You will manage automation projects incorporating robots, machine vision, and motion control systems to solve complex manufacturing challenges across multiple industries. We value transparency, quality, and speed in how projects are executed, and the Project Manager plays a central role in driving those outcomes.

In addition to core project management responsibilities, this role requires hands-on engagement—supporting application development, coordinating shop activities, and assisting through machine build, FAT, and installation as needed. This is a high-visibility position for someone who thrives in a technical environment and enjoys seeing projects through from concept to customer acceptance.

Duties

1. Project Ownership & Planning

• Own projects from PO receipt through FAT, delivery, and SAT
• Develop and maintain project schedules (engineering, build, debug, FAT, install)
• Define scope boundaries and manage change orders
• Establish internal milestones and customer deliverables

2. Financial & Commercial Control

• Track project budget vs estimate
• Monitor labor hours vs estimate and flag overruns early
• Coordinate and process change orders and billing milestones

3. Cross-Functional Coordination

• Coordinate mechanical, electrical, controls, and technicians
• Align purchasing and fabrication with project schedule
• Resolve resource conflicts and sequencing issues
• Drive internal accountability to deadlines

4. Customer Communication

• Serve as primary customer point of contact
• Run regular project status meetings and issue logs
• Communicate risks, delays, and corrective actions proactively
• Manage expectations through FAT and installation

5. Technical Oversight (Non-Design)

• Understand system architecture and key technical risks
• Ensure designs meet customer specifications and applicable standards
• Facilitate design reviews and approvals
• Escalate technical blockers to engineering leadership

-Specifying and programming controls for mechanical factory automation equipment (robots, machine vision, servos, etc.)
-Evaluate electrical systems, products, components, and applications by designing and conducting research; applying knowledge of electricity and materials.
-Troubleshoot automated processes or equipment when errors occur.
-Develop manufacturing processes by designing and modifying equipment for building and assembling electrical components.
-Perform the work listed in the standard operating procedures as well as work assigned by upper management.
-Deploying systems at customer facilities and performing service work. Travel up to 15% (mostly within 100mi of Columbus, Ohio)

Required Qualifications

• US Citizenship Required (we work on Government Projects - Green Card will not be acceptable)
• 8 years of work experience in custom automation (Mechanical Design or Controls Programmer)
• Customer run-off and issue troubleshooting experience required
• Live near Westerville, Ohio area

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering
• 3 years of Project Management experience in custom automation

About Us

Engineered Vision is a small custom machine builder focused on newer technologies including robots, machine vision, and motion control. Engineered Vision opened its doors to deliver affordable automation fast with a typical project size ranging from $100k-$1.5MM+. Engineered Vision is one of the fastest growing custom machine design and engineering firms in Columbus, Ohio. We integrate our machines across industry boundaries. Our ability to pair the latest technologies to solve real industry needs with a favorable ROI has positioned us very well in the factory automation space.

We consider our shop an engineers playground with Robots, Machine Vision, CNC machining, and 3D printing... We are looking forward to working with you!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you a US Citizen?

Work Location: In person