Electronics and Automation Supervisor

Required Skills & Experience

Requirements

Associate’s degree or equivalent with 8–10 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Technical school background is preferred. Experience supervising and developing maintenance or automation employees. Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with a variety of PLCs, HMIs, motor drives, programming software, and troubleshooting tools. Ability to understand manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for technical innovation and automation. Strong mechanical, electrical, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Ability to read and interpret safety rules, technical instructions, maintenance procedures, manuals, and applicable regulations. Ability to create reports, communicate technical information, and work effectively across departments. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. Ability to apply basic algebra, geometry, percentages, measurements, and other calculations in a technical environment. Physical & Work Environment Requirements Ability to work around moving mechanical equipment with occasional exposure to outdoor conditions and electrical hazards. Role may require standing, walking, climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, or working around equipment. Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Requires appropriate close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision for equipment-related work.

Job Description

Insight Global is hiring a Maintenance & Automation Supervisor for a client. This role will lead plant maintenance and automation efforts, supervise a team of 3–10 employees, and focus on equipment reliability, standardization, troubleshooting, and automation of production machinery.

Responsibilities

Supervise 3–10 maintenance employees, including hiring, training, work assignments, performance management, and employee development. Schedule and prioritize repairs, preventive maintenance, equipment installations, and modifications to support continuous production. Identify opportunities to automate manufacturing processes and standardize equipment/operator interfaces. Develop and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, and motor drive programming to improve equipment functionality and reliability. Lead electronic system evaluations, automation projects, and equipment reliability initiatives. Coordinate fabrication and modification of machines, tools, and production equipment. Plan equipment installation and modification projects, including preparing appropriation requests. Develop and improve preventive maintenance programs in partnership with engineering and maintenance teams. Review production, quality, and maintenance data to identify opportunities to improve equipment performance, reduce costs, and increase efficiency. Troubleshoot machine and equipment issues while training team members on effective troubleshooting practices. Work closely with engineering, production, quality, and management to resolve maintenance issues and improve plant operations. Manage required tools, equipment, supplies, documentation, and procedures.