AUTOMATION DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - 2026-5704

About Cretex Medical

Cretex Medical is a leading contract manufacturer of precision components and assemblies for the medical device industry.  Our customers view us as a trusted partner in the areas of injection molding, laser processing, metal stamping and device assembly.  Learn more at www.cretexmedical.com.

Automation Development Manager Position Summary: 

The Automation Development Manager is the strategic technical leader responsible for defining, developing, and executing the automation strategy across multiple facilities.  This will include leading cross-functional teams, directing automation standards and capital strategy to deliver safe, reliable, and scalable solutions to meet our business.

• Develop and champion the multi-year automation roadmap aligned with business objectives, operational efficiency goals, and cost reduction targets
• Provide leadership, coaching and technical direction to engineers, technicians, and business leaders to strength automation capabilities
• Provide technical leadership on escalated equipment troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and process problem resolution across the area of responsibility
• Work closely with internal and external suppliers to ensure components and hardware meet equipment safety, operational and reliability standards
• Ensure equipment adherence is achieved by supporting Engineering Project Managers, Engineers, Equipment OEMs and Integrators during the assessment, procurement, testing, installation, and commissioning phases
• Oversee consistent application of the Standard Operating Procedures regarding automation design specifications and controls standards
• Identification, sourcing, benchmarking and training for emerging automation technologies
• Drive cross-company collaboration with using similar automation equipment

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field
• 7+ years working with automation systems integration including 3+ years of leadership experience
• Demonstrated ability to set automation strategy and translate business objectives into scalable technical solutions
• Experience standardizing automation platforms, controls architectures, and engineering best practices across multiple sites
• Demonstrated ability to lead and prioritize multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong problem-solving skills with hands-on experience in structured root cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies or Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to think creatively, drive results, focused on daily tasks, and attentive to detail and accuracy
• Must be a self-starter, team player, and have a positive attitude
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
• Ability to prioritize and multitask

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiar with Human Machine Interface (HMI), control systems, Programmable Logic Controllers (Rockwell, Allen-Bradley, Omron) and control components
• Familiar with vision systems (Keyence, Cognex, Zebra)
• Familiar with various motion controllers/actuators (ITI, SMC, Robotiq)
• Familiar with Robotics (Fanuc, Yushin, Epson, UR, Collaborative Robots)
• Certifications or licenses
• Experience in a highly regulated medical device industry