Automation Project Manager

Your tasks at FFT

Objective

Assure the delivery just in time or each provision sold by Enterprise, being the operative group leader in charge of the project, planning in detail the activities and resources to fulfill the customer agreement in a profit margin for the company.

Duties

Main contact for project team and the customer for the project

Overall cost planning, optimization and observation in accordance with in-house specifications, also in SAP   

Overall schedule in accordance with customer's or in-house specifications

Overall capacity planning in accordance with in-house specifications

Organization of project team structures

Your qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Robotics, Mechatronics, or a related field).
• Experience: Proven track record in managing automation projects, including controls, robotics programming, and joining technologies.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in PLC programming (Siemens and Allen-Bradley).
  • Experience with robot programming from scratch (Fanuc, ABB, KUKA, etc.).
  • Knowledge of joining technologies (resistance welding, MIG/MAG, laser, adhesive applications).
  • Familiarity with quality evaluation methods (destructive and non-destructive testing).
  • Understanding of automotive industry standards (BMW, Magna, GM).
• Project Management Skills: Strong ability to manage budgets, timelines, and deliverables; experience with project management tools (preferably SAP).
• Language: Advanced English (B2/C1) for communication with international clients and teams.
• Work Eligibility: Must be eligible to work in the USA without initial visa sponsorship. (Candidates with transferable sponsorships may be considered on a case-by-case basis.)
• Personal Skills: Leadership, decision-making, problem-solving, and team collaboration.
• Availability: Willingness to travel frequently or relocate as required by project needs.

Your benefits at FFT*

• Relocation Assistance: available to candidates outside South Carolina.
• Medical Benefits: Health, dental, vision, life, and short/long-term disability insurance available from the first day of employment.
• Retirement Plan: 401k with a 2% employer match (subject to eligibility).
• Paid Time Off (PTO):
  • 12 vacation days (pro-rated for the first year).
  • 2 personal days.
  • 6.5 sick days.
• Company-Paid Holidays: 10 holidays per year.
• Immigration Support: Sponsorship and management of immigration procedures.