Automation R&D Manager
Về công việc
Trách nhiệm chính
- Build the Vietnam automation team from the ground up — recruit, onboard and develop approximately 8 engineers and technicians during the first months of operation
- Establish team culture, ways of working, and engineering standards on site
- Manage local supplier and machine-builder relationships
- Work day to day with the R&D and engineering teams at headquarters in Israel
- Lead a multidisciplinary team covering mechanical, electrical, control and software engineering, with procurement and assembly support
- Manage the full lifecycle of automated machine projects — from concept and design through build, commissioning, and hand-off to production
- Plan, prioritize, and deliver multiple automation projects simultaneously, balancing timelines, budgets, and resources
- Ensure automated machines meet the throughput, quality, reliability, and safety requirements of mass production lines
- Define technical specifications, review designs, and oversee integration of mechanical, electrical, control and software systems
- Collaborate closely with manufacturing, quality, R&D, and procurement teams
- Track project progress and report status, risks, and results to management
Yêu cầu
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Control/Automation Engineering, or a related field
- Over 5 years of experience managing a team that designs and builds automated machines for mass production lines
- Solid understanding of automated machine design, control systems, and production-line integration
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects at once and deliver on schedule
- Fluent English, written and spoken — daily collaboration with headquarters in Israel
- Strong problem-solving skills and a structured, results-oriented approach
Yêu cầu ưu tiên
- Experience building or scaling an engineering team, including recruiting and onboarding engineers
- Experience working with, or reporting to, an overseas parent company or customer
- Prior hands-on experience working directly on automated machines (design, build, or commissioning) before moving into a management role
- Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment
- Familiarity with PLCs, robotics, vision systems, and/or motion control
Hình thức làm việc
- Onsite
Thông tin khác
- Country: Vietnam
- City: Ho Chi Minh