Automation Deployment Engineer

This position will play a crucial role in driving operational excellence, process optimization, and innovation in our manufacturing processes. Responsible for developing and implementing advanced manufacturing strategies, leading cross-functional teams, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Partner with business units and functions to accelerate development of operational excellence opportunities and delivery of quality and efficiency projects through sustained process improvement and digital transformation.
- Install lean and problem-solving excellence Globally.
- Cross-functional experience and exposure to enterprise-wide improvement project(s).
- The individual will drive strategic initiatives and roadmaps related to the integration of automation technologies globally, while maximizing the ROI to improve operational performance at Vertiv manufacturing sites.
- This includes providing leadership for analysis, design of the process, and facilitation of external system integrators to implement projects globally.
- The individual will partner with site operations & engineering managers (and teams), along with close relationships to enterprise lean and EHS, and Digital manufacturing team.
- Create and enhance current methodologies of automation assessment model for factories and warehouses.

**Skills**
- Ability to manage and deliver a project portfolio.
- Proficient in executive communication and presentation.
- Understand and operate effectively in a global and cross-functional network..
- Extensive business acumen and coaching abilities especially at the senior levels
- Strong facilitation skills
- Partner with others and foster teamwork, with a “can do” positive attitude and self-motivation.
- Manage multiple priorities while working collaboratively
- Results driven and detail oriented.

**EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS**
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering - Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Automation technology or related
- Strong Lean Manufacturing & VSM experience, 5-7 years.
- Strong knowledge of advanced manufacturing technologies, such as automation, robotics, and additive manufacturing
- Proven track record of driving operational excellence and process improvements
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
- Expertise in implementing advanced manufacturing technologies + automation and processes
- Ability to think strategically and drive change in a dynamic environment
- Strong project management skills
- Knowledge of industry best practices and emerging trends in advanced manufacturing

**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS**

No Special Physical Requirements

**ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS**

No Special Requirements

**TRAVEL TIME REQUIRED**
- 25%

**_OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: _**_Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion. _

**_OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES _**
- _Customer Focus _
- _Operational Excellence _
- _High-Performance Culture _
- _Innovation _
- _Financial Strength _

**_OUR BEHAVIORS _**
- _Own It _
- _Act With Urgency _
- _Foster a Customer-First Mindset _
- _Think Big and Execute _
- _Lead by Example _
- _Drive Continuous Improvement _
- _Promote Transparent and Open Communication _
- _Learn and Seek Out Development _

**_Work Authorization _**
- No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.**#LI-JM1