Senior Automation Engineering Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

CRB is a leading provider of sustainable Engineering, Architecture, Construction and Consulting solutions to the global life sciences and food and beverage industries. Our employees provide best-in-class solutions that drive success and positive change for our clients, our people and our communities. CRB is a privately held company with a rich history of serving clients throughout the world, consistently striving for the highest standard of technical knowledge, creativity and execution.

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Automation Engineering Manager to lead the Automation, Instrumentation, and Controls (AIC) discipline across complex, multi-phase projects. This role combines deep technical expertise in automation systems with strong leadership capabilities to guide teams, manage project execution, and ensure alignment with client goals and regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with hands-on experience in automation design and implementation, and a proven ability to mentor and lead engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of automation systems for advanced manufacturing facilities.
• Manage discipline-level scope, budget, and schedule across multiple projects.
• Supervise and mentor engineering and design staff, ensuring quality and consistency in deliverables.
• Collaborate with project managers, cross-discipline teams, and clients to align technical solutions with project objectives.
• Develop construction documentation and specifications for complex automation systems.
• Provide technical oversight during construction, including RFI responses, submittal reviews, and field support.
• Conduct interviews and contribute to hiring and team development efforts.
• Drive continuous improvement in design standards, workflows, and project execution.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

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Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

CRB is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Employment is contingent on background screening.

CRB does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of CRB without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of CRB. Please, no phone calls or emails.

CRB offers a complete and competitive benefit package designed to meet individual and family needs.

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