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Strong employer brand but senior niche industrial automation role limits broad applicant competition.
Highly domain-specific OT, MES and regulated manufacturing experience required, limiting cross-industry transferability.
Explicit 8+ years plus specialized OT, MES, IIoT, PLC and regulatory requirements make filters strict.
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Lead and implement smart manufacturing strategy across multiple global manufacturing sites, focusing on controls, automation, AI-enabled vision systems, machine learning, and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
Develop and maintain technology roadmap to improve manufacturing efficiency, cost, reliability, and quality through cutting-edge automation and control systems.
Serve as business product manager for WCH MES applications, ensuring global standards alignment and collaboration across sites and functions.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science required; advanced degree (MS or MBA) preferred.
Minimum 8 years of relevant technical experience including development of business strategies and resource planning.
Deep knowledge of industrial automation technologies, control systems, industrial networking, vision systems, robotics, IIoT, data architectures, machine learning, AI/analytics, and OT cybersecurity.
Ability to travel approximately 20%; role may be based at a WCH manufacturing site or Raritan, NJ home office.
Experienced in leading complex, cross-site smart manufacturing and automation initiatives within global supply chains.
Strategic thinker able to align technology plans with business and digital transformation objectives, including business case development.
Skilled in stakeholder communication and change management with a proven ability to influence and mentor technical teams.