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Full-Time | Remote with Travel | Must be located within easy driving distance of Central Ohio | 100% Employee-Owned
Are you someone who thrives at the intersection of people leadership and technical delivery? Do you enjoy developing engineers, solving complex problems, and delivering high-impact solutions for clients? At Polaris Automation, you'll lead both people and projects that directly shape the future of smart manufacturing.
Who We Are
Polaris Automation is a fast-growing, 100% employee-owned smart manufacturing partner helping manufacturers improve quality, efficiency, and productivity. We deliver advanced control systems, MES and batch solutions, and cutting-edge digital transformation technologies.
The Role
We're looking for an experienced engineering leader to develop and guide a team of engineers delivering smart manufacturing and automation solutions for our clients.
What You'll Do
Team Leadership
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers
- Provide performance feedback, coaching, and career development support
- Allocate engineers across projects to optimize team effectiveness
- Ensure adherence to company standards, processes, and best practices
Technical Leadership
- Provide technical expertise and guidance on automation and controls projects
- Serve as a technical resource on bids and proposals
- Interface with internal teams including Business Development, Manufacturing, and Operations
- Create and review technical documentation to ensure accuracy and consistency
- Support on-site startup and commissioning activities, both locally and remotely
Quality, Safety & Continuous Improvement
- Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and client expectations
- Support safe execution of work in collaboration with safety leadership
- Contribute to improving internal processes, tools, and best practices
What Success Looks Like
- Your team consistently delivers high-quality work on time and within scope
- Engineers on your team are growing and engaged
- Clients are satisfied and coming back
What You Bring
- 7+ years of experience in engineering, automation, or a related technical field
- Proven experience leading both people and projects
- PLC programming experience
- On-site startup experience, both local and non-local
- Experience working in client-facing environments
- Strong communication skills and leadership presence
- Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple projects
Bonus Points For
- Experience with SCADA, MES, or industrial data environments
- Background in controls engineering or software delivery
- Ignition platform experience
Why You'll Love Working Here
- 100% employee-owned: we think and act like owners
- Real autonomy and trust
- High-impact work with cutting-edge technologies
- Strong team culture with low turnover
- Growth opportunities in a scaling company
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (day 1)
- Company-paid life insurance
- Company-funded Health Reimbursement Account
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 401(k) with up to 6% match
- Wellness programs and gym membership reimbursement
- Paid parental leave
- Flexible schedule and remote work
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Mental health and wellbeing benefits
IMPORTANT: In order to be considered for this position, please complete our aplicant survey at the following link: https://go.cultureindex.com/p/u5vX0YG3VoujngweT
We will not be able to accept applications without a completed survey.
