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Automation Engineering Manager, Manufacturing M19

Ralliant

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Hollister, CA · Posted November 3, 2026

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About the job

Responsibilities:

As the Automation Engineering Manager, Manufacturing, you will lead and manage a team which will create, execute, and administrate automation and applications within the Manufacturing Engineering department. Goal is to digitally transform and automate operations in manufacturing maintaining data integrity and product quality.

Administer and lead deployment of Manufacturing Execution System (MES)

Harvest process and manufacturing data for reporting such as yield, cycle times, productivity.

Lead design and deployment of data warehousing, dashboards, and automated equipment.

Create a controlled environment for applications development and release from proto phase through manufacturing phase (Software Lifecycle Management) within 6 months of joining team.

Lead creation of workflows and/or programs in manufacturing to automate solutions such as automatic label printing.

Configure and develop solutions using Databases (Oracle, SQL Server, etc.) and programming skills (such as C#, .NET, JavaScript, JSON)

Lead change management, train end-users, and ensure ongoing system reliability

Ensure MES solutions comply with GMP, MIL and ISO9001/AS9100 standards.

Lead a high performing automation team responsible for improving manufacturing productivity

Conduct regular system audits and upgrades as necessary

Integrate ERP, PLM, Payroll systems with MES system

Lead and implement automated data integration with equipment/MES

Qualifications – External/internal:

Strong understanding of APIs, system integration, and cloud platforms (AWS, GovCloud, Azure, GCP)

SQL fluency is a must. Hands-on experience with using SQL to pull data for complex analytics

10+ years’ experience with SW and/or Automation projects

Good working knowledge of MS Office applications: Word, Excel, Power, Access, Visio, and Project

Hands-on experience with AI/ML tools such as OpenAI, Azure AI, etc.

Interpersonal skills promoting effective interaction with other staff, customers, and suppliers.

Knowledge of Quality Management Systems and practices a must.

5+ Experience with Aegis and/or Oracle MES systems a plus

Experience with Kaizen and continuous improvement tools a plus

Education and Experience:

B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Analytics, and/or Math

Benefits :

PTO

401K

Health Insurance (medical, dental, optical)

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave (mothers, fathers, and adoptive parents)

In addition to the benefits, you’d expect we also offer flexibility, stability, and prosperity:

A bonus payment for all associates, paid quarterly, based on performance and behavior metrics.

70 years of trend setters & trail blazers with new products.

Promote from within culture.

Opportunity to move vertically or laterally.

A culture where we all have a role in building a community where everyone belongs. Where you can speak your mind, be yourself, and feel supported. It’s how we achieve more together, for each other, for our customers, and for the world.

A team that you can depend on every day & like each other enough to hang out after work.

Ralliant Corporation Overview

Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life — faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we're building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.

About PacSci EMC

Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company (PacSci EMC), a Ralliant Corporation (NYSE: RAL) operating company, makes critical missions possible. From concept to demonstration to delivery, we provide leading-edge energetic materials, devices and subsystems for use in military and commercial applications. With engineering and manufacturing capability in Arizona and California, our associates work together to solve the toughest technical challenges with a dedication to Safety First, Quality Every TimeTM. We enable success for innumerable missions on a daily basis, impacting the lives of military personnel, law enforcement officers, commercial airline pilots, astronauts, and oil field operators. For nearly a century, PacSci EMC’s experience and expertise has been relied upon in the times When Milliseconds MatterTM. For more information, go to www.psemc.com .

PacSci EMC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, sex, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. We all have a role in building a community where everyone belongs. Where you can speak your mind, be yourself, and feel supported. It’s how we achieve more together — for each other, for our customers, and for the world. https://www.Ralliant.com/inclusion-diversity

Pay Range The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 130200.00-241800.00

Is this role subject to ITAR? The essential duties of this position require adherence to U.S. Government export control regulations. Accordingly, candidates must either be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) or be prepared to collaborate with the company in securing the necessary U.S. government export authorizations. While the company encourages all interested applicants to apply, please be aware that ongoing employment is dependent upon obtaining the appropriate government export authorizations.