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About the Role

This role involves leading the development and delivery of automation and safety programs, requiring technical expertise, customer engagement, and project management skills. The position emphasizes a servant leadership approach and a commitment to excellence.

Responsibilities

• Identify, qualify, and develop automation and safety programs through customer engagement, networking, and proactive outreach.
• Lead customer discovery meetings and site visits to assess feasibility, collect requirements, and serve as the technical SME to establish trust.
• Create conceptual Machine Safety Automation solutions and program architectures.
• Develop and deliver compelling technical proposals, program roadmaps, and presentations tailored to client needs.
• Empower the Machine Safety Engineer team in developing and maintaining ongoing relationships with clients throughout the full equipment lifecycle.
• Translate customer needs into high-level solutions including mechanical, electrical, and software/system integration scopes.
• Collaborate with engineering and cross-functional teams to define scope, timelines, and budgets using Agile methodologies.
• Collaborate with Business Development on pricing strategy, margin analysis, quoting, and contract negotiation for complex programs.
• Oversee comprehensive risk assessments, design of safety systems, and alignment of solutions with internal capabilities and customer expectations.
• Guide and mentor Engineers in scope development, technical strategy, and technical customer interactions.
• Ensure a seamless handoff to the execution team, leading cross-functional integration, participating in kickoff meetings, and providing early-phase technical oversight.
• Monitor program outcomes, manage resources and approval workflows, and contribute to continuous improvement through Agile retrospectives and lessons-learned processes.
• Support career development of Machine Safety Engineers through coaching, mentoring, and skill-building.
• Contribute to the refinement of sales engineering processes and tools.
• Act as a key liaison between the sales, project management, engineering, and execution teams.
• Uphold safety as the most important goal of our company.
• Support goal of achieving zero accidents.
• Promote and encourage open communication between field and office regarding all safety concerns, suggestions, improvements, and PPE needed.
• Obtain safety training as expected by all company personnel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Industrial Automation, or related field required.
• 5+ years of experience in automation, machine safety, technical sales, or project engineering.
• Strong technical knowledge in control systems, automation hardware/software, and industrial processes.
• Proven ability to scope complex technical projects and communicate clearly with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Previous experience mentoring or managing technical teams preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and project estimation tools.
• Travel required to customer sites and conferences as needed.
• Decisive leader able to lead a group to work independently and collaboratively.
• Passion for hands-on work and a strong drive for project management work, and mentorship of less experienced engineers.
• Desire to work in a team-based environment and contribute immediately.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings, electrical schematics, and system layouts.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to balance technical and financial perspectives.
• Ability to foster collaboration across departments and drive consensus in cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills with a commitment to delivering quality work on time.
• Effective communicator, capable of translating complex technical concepts into customer-friendly language.
• Self-motivated and resourceful with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Office environment requiring sitting and standing.
• Travel to various construction sites is essential, exposing employee to outdoor elements, noise and the need to stand and walk.
• Reliable transportation required.

Skills

• Automation technologies
• Machine safety
• Control systems
• Industrial processes
• Estimating tools
• CRM/ERP systems
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban)
• Technical proposals
• Program roadmaps
• Presentations
• Risk assessments
• Design of safety systems (e.g., E-Stops, light curtains, safety PLCs)

Location

• Customer sites
• Conferences

Work Type

• Full-time
• Onsite
• Travel required

Experience Level

• 5+ years of experience
• Previous experience mentoring or managing technical teams preferred

Education Level

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Industrial Automation, or related field

About the Company

• At PPC Partners we believe in the Power to Serve along with the Pursuit of Excellence.
• Values guide our behaviors: A Servant’s Heart – Focus on the Needs of Others, Wisdom – Insightful, Integrity – Honesty and Trustworthy, Courage – Decisive and Confident in Others, Humility – Modest and Respectful, Passion – Unfailing Dedication, Hunger – Driven to Succeed.

Equal Opportunity

• Pieper Automation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.