Description

Position Summary

NeoDyne is seeking an experienced engineering and operations manager to lead and grow our US industrial automation business. This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping our US operations, supported by a strong pipeline of opportunities and the backing of an established global engineering company.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day performance of NeoDyne US, including engineering delivery, project profitability, customer relationships, business development and team growth. As the US operation expands, you will play a central role in shaping its engineering capabilities, customer base and long-term development.

The position combines business and engineering leadership with direct technical involvement. You should be comfortable leading complex automation projects, engaging with customers, developing proposals and contributing hands-on engineering expertise when needed.

A strong background in industrial automation and control systems is essential, particularly across ISA-95 Levels 0, 1 and 2, covering field instrumentation, automation and control systems and HMI/SCADA. Experience with Level 3 manufacturing systems, including MES, MOM or industrial data operations, would be an advantage.

Working closely with NeoDyne's senior leadership and engineering teams in Ireland and the UK, you will have access to established international engineering resources and specialist expertise to support US customers and business growth.

This opportunity may appeal to an experienced Senior Engineer, Engineering Manager or Operations Manager ready to progress into broader business leadership while remaining closely connected to engineering, customers and project delivery.

About NeoDyne

NeoDyne is a global engineering services company specializing in industrial automation, digital manufacturing, energy and critical infrastructure, with operations across Ireland, the UK, mainland Europe and the United States.

We deliver complex engineering projects for mission-critical and highly regulated industries, providing end-to-end engineering services from initial design through implementation, commissioning and ongoing operational support. Our expertise includes industrial automation and control systems, PLC and SCADA development, manufacturing execution systems (MES), industrial data integration and IT/OT convergence.

We serve customers across a range of industries, including life sciences and pharmaceutical manufacturing, food and beverage, energy and utilities, renewable energy and data centers.

Our US business is in an exciting phase of growth, combining local engineering and customer relationships with the technical expertise, resources and experience of NeoDyne's established international operations.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Project Delivery

• Lead the day-to-day operations of NeoDyne US, taking responsibility for engineering delivery, resource planning, project performance and operational effectiveness.
• Oversee projects from initial scope and design through implementation, testing, commissioning and project closeout.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, scope changes and risks, ensuring commitments align with available engineering resources.
• Ensure work is delivered safely, professionally and to the required technical and quality standards.
• Monitor resource utilization, project profitability and delivery forecasts, identifying and addressing issues early.
• Coordinate with NeoDyne's engineering teams in Ireland and the UK to access additional resources and specialist expertise as needed.

 Technical Leadership & Engineering Delivery

• Provide technical leadership across industrial automation and control systems, including instrumentation, PLCs, HMI/SCADA, process control, industrial networks and electrical interfaces.
• Contribute directly to customer engineering assignments when appropriate, including technical assessments, design reviews, troubleshooting and commissioning support.
• Serve as a senior technical point of contact for customers and support the engineering team in resolving complex technical challenges.
• Develop the team's technical capabilities and ability to take increasing ownership of engineering projects as the US operation grows.

 Customer Relationships, Estimating & Proposals

• Build and maintain strong customer relationships, understanding operational challenges and identifying practical engineering solutions.
• Develop opportunities for additional engineering services and project work with existing and prospective customers.
• Lead the scoping, estimating and preparation of technical and commercial proposals, drawing on local resources and NeoDyne's wider engineering expertise.
• Secure engineering work through technical engagement, customer relationships, referrals and industry contacts.
• Ensure proposals are technically and commercially sound, with clearly defined deliverables, assumptions, schedules and resource requirements.
• Maintain strong customer relationships and accountability from initial engagement through successful project delivery.

 Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor and develop the US engineering team, including Lead Automation & Controls Engineers and other technical staff.
• Identify staffing requirements and hire engineers in line with workload, customer demand and business growth.
• Develop team members' technical expertise, project ownership and customer-facing capabilities.
• Establish clear expectations for quality, accountability, communication and delivery performance.
• Work with NeoDyne's senior leadership to plan sustainable growth and develop the engineering capabilities needed to support it.

Required Experience and Qualifications

Required experience and qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline or equivalent relevant professional experience.
• 10 or more years of relevant experience in industrial automation, controls engineering or a closely related field.
• Strong hands-on technical experience across ISA-95 Levels 0, 1 and 2, including field instrumentation, automation and control systems and HMI/SCADA.
• Significant experience designing, programming, commissioning and troubleshooting PLC-based control systems, particularly Rockwell/Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens platforms.
• Strong practical knowledge of HMI/SCADA systems, industrial instrumentation, control panels, electrical drawings and industrial communications networks, including EtherNet/IP, PROFINET and Modbus.
• Extensive industrial site commissioning, troubleshooting and system startup experience.
• Proven ability to lead engineering projects from initial customer requirements through design, implementation, commissioning and project closeout.
• Experience leading engineers or technical project teams, including workload planning, mentoring and responsibility for engineering delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to build customer relationships, develop engineering estimates and proposals and secure project work.
• Sound commercial judgment, including project cost management, scope control, resource planning and profitability.
• Willingness and ability to remain technically involved in engineering delivery while managing broader operational responsibilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with plant engineers, operations teams, customers and senior leadership.
• Ability and willingness to travel to customer facilities as project requirements dictate.

Preferred Experience

Experience in the following areas would be advantageous, but we do not expect candidates to have expertise in every area:

• Engineering or operations management within a systems integration, industrial automation or engineering services business.
• Experience hiring, mentoring and developing engineering teams.
• Industry experience in one or more of the following sectors: Food & Beverage, Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), Life Sciences/Pharmaceuticals, Water & Wastewater, Utilities or Energy.
• Experience with automation and industrial software platforms from AVEVA, Rockwell Automation, Siemens, Inductive Automation or Schneider Electric.
• ISA-95 Level 3 experience, including Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) or industrial data operations.
• Integration of plant-floor automation systems with manufacturing information systems and enterprise applications.
• Life sciences or pharmaceutical automation experience, including validated systems and GAMP 5 practices.
• Electrical engineering or electrical systems integration experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in electrical or control systems.

Location & Working Arrangements

This position is based in the United States, with flexibility on location for the right candidate. Ideally, candidates will be based in areas with good access to customers, key industrial markets and engineering talent.

Flexible and remote work arrangements are available, with regular in-person engagement with customers and colleagues as required.

Travel to customer facilities will be part of the role, including customer meetings, site assessments, commissioning and project support.

Compensation & Benefits

NeoDyne offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Base Salary: $165,000–$205,000 annually, depending on relevant experience, technical expertise and leadership background.
• Annual Performance Bonus: Target bonus of 20% of base salary, linked to operational performance, successful project delivery, profitable business growth and team development.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Employer matching contributions of up to 4% of eligible compensation.
• Health Insurance: Medical coverage with an 80% employer contribution.
• Paid Time Off: 20 days of paid vacation annually, plus 10 paid company holidays.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: Flexibility in US location and working arrangements, balanced with customer, project and team requirements.