Automation Project Manager

1w1 week ago

Knobelsdorff Enterprises

Eagan, US · Full-time · $128,400 – $144,450

About this role

This role supports the Automation division by leading the full lifecycle of industrial automation projects, ensuring technical accuracy, strong customer communication, and successful project delivery. Manage PLC, HMI, SCADA, and network-based automation projects that impact customer operations, project performance, and KE’s reputation. Deliver projects on time and within budget while upholding Safety, People, Passion, and Performance.

Serve as the technical-facing project leader for customer engineers, plant personnel, and decision-makers. Translate customer requirements and control narratives into actionable scopes and detailed project plans. Coordinate engineering resources, procurement, and subcontractors to meet project goals.

Conduct internal and customer-facing project reviews to track progress, manage risk, and resolve issues. Support design reviews, panel builds, software development timelines, and commissioning activities. Lead status meetings, track milestones, manage budgets, and process change orders.

Join a family-owned company founded in 1988 that builds state-of-the-art projects and meaningful careers. Experience a culture that values contributions, moves quickly, takes calculated risks, and celebrates team members who own their work. Build new skills, confidence, and hands-on experience across industries where your voice matters and growth is supported.

Requirements

5–7+ years of experience managing automation projects involving PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Strong understanding of industrial control system architecture, panel design, and field instrumentation
Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-tech audiences
Experience with network-based automation projects
Familiarity with onsite commissioning activities including travel to customer facilities

Responsibilities

Lead the full lifecycle of automation projects from kickoff through execution, testing, and final handover
Serve as the technical-facing project leader for customer engineers, plant personnel, and decision-makers
Translate customer requirements and control narratives into actionable scopes and detailed project plans
Coordinate engineering resources, procurement, and subcontractors to meet project goals
Conduct internal and customer-facing project reviews to track progress, manage risk, and resolve issues
Support design reviews, panel builds, software development timelines, and commissioning activities
Maintain strong customer relationships and act as a trusted advisor throughout the project
Lead status meetings, track milestones, manage budgets and financials, and process change orders

Benefits

Join a family-owned company founded in 1988
Culture that values your contributions and celebrates team members who step up
Opportunities to build new skills, confidence, and hands-on experience in various industries
Environment that moves quickly, takes calculated risks, and supports growth