Job PurposeThis role supports the Automation division by leading the full lifecycle of industrial automation projects, ensuring technical accuracy, strong customer communication, and successful project delivery. You’ll be responsible for managing PLC, HMI, SCADA, and network‑based automation projects that directly impact customer operations, project performance, and KE’s reputation as a trusted automation partner. Success in this role means delivering projects on time and within budget, maintaining strong customer relationships, and driving clear communication across engineering, field teams, and stakeholders—all while upholding KE’s commitment to Safety, People, Passion, and Performance. If you take pride in doing things the right way and thrive in a fast‑moving environment, this position is built for you.What You’ll DoYou’ll be part of a team that gets things done, works with purpose, and takes pride in the results. Your day‑to‑day responsibilities may include:Lead the full lifecycle of automation projects from kickoff through execution, testing, and final handoverServe as the technical‑facing project leader for customer engineers, plant personnel, and decision‑makersTranslate customer requirements and control narratives into actionable scopes and detailed project plansCoordinate engineering resources, procurement, and subcontractors to meet project goalsConduct internal and customer‑facing project reviews to track progress, manage risk, and resolve issuesSupport design reviews, panel builds, software development timelines, and commissioning activitiesMaintain strong customer relationships and act as a trusted advisor throughout the projectCollaborate with sales and engineering during pre‑project planning and post‑project lessons learnedLead status meetings, track milestones, manage budgets and financials, and process change ordersEnsure all projects meet quality standards, safety protocols, and customer expectationsSupport onsite commissioning activities as needed, including travel to customer facilities
