The Manager - Automation plays a key role in providing both people and technical leadership to a high-performing team, driving innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement across the broader Hardware Engineering department.

This role is responsible for fostering a culture of technical excellence and leadership, applying talent management and succession planning strategies to develop technical skills and strengthen organizational capability. The Manager - Automation ensures that the team operates as a highly engaged, motivated, and results-driven engineering group.

This role oversees automation initiatives across Hardware Engineering, including AI-driven efficiencies, test automation, test tooling, robotics, and process enhancements. A key focus is on building deep technical expertise within the broader Automation and Algorithms team.

Success in this role requires collaborating closely with engineering technical specialists, systems engineering, verification & validation (V&V), and other engineering disciplines to deliver high-quality automation solutions that meet business needs.

Let’s Talk About Responsibilities

As Manager - Automation, you will:

Provide leadership in shaping the technical direction of automation initiatives

Develop and maintain the processes, tools, and systems necessary to enable scalable AI/automation solutions

Contribute to the development of policies and procedures that enhance our ability to deliver high-quality medical devices

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure automation solutions align with project and discipline needs

Define and track key metrics, providing regular reports and insights to engineering leadership

Champion continuous improvement and drive initiatives that elevate engineering excellence

Ensure compliance with quality management systems and other regulatory requirements

Invest in team growth by providing development opportunities, coaching, and regular feedback to help team members reach their full potential

Support workforce planning efforts to ensure the right resources and expertise are in place

Develop and implement engineering frameworks and strategies that align with business goals, while adopting emerging technologies to enhance team capabilities

Foster a strong, positive team culture in alignment with the department’s values

Let’s Talk About Qualifications and Experience

Required:

Tertiary degree in Engineering

Experience in the full product development lifecycle

Minimum of 8 years of engineering experience

Minimum of 2 years in a people management role

Preferred:

Experience in automation and/or AI

Familiarity with AWS or other cloud platforms

Experience working in regulated industries

Medical device industry experience

This role isn’t just about managing a team—it’s about building a dynamic, innovative, and engaged engineering group. If you’re passionate about automation, AI, and driving engineering excellence, we’d love to hear from you!

Joining us is more than saying “yes” to making the world a healthier place. It’s discovering a career that’s challenging, supportive and inspiring. Where a culture driven by excellence helps you not only meet your goals, but also create new ones. We focus on creating a diverse and inclusive culture, encouraging individual expression in the workplace and thrive on the innovative ideas this generates. If this sounds like the workplace for you, apply now! We commit to respond to every applicant.