Engineering Manager, Hardware Automation, Special Projects at Hadrian Automation

About the Role

Hadrian is seeking an Engineering Manager, Controls & Automation to lead technical execution for the Special Projects controls and automation engineering team. This role is responsible for translating product intent and system architecture into executable engineering plans and delivering industrial automation systems aligned with the company’s capability development roadmap.

Key Responsibilities

• →Lead day-to-day execution of controls and automation initiatives in alignment with product, factory, and capability roadmaps.
• →Own task planning, work breakdown structures, sequencing, and technical execution for industrial automation projects.
• →Serve as the primary technical escalation point for PLCs, robotics, machine safety systems, industrial networks, and controls software.
• →Partner cross-functionally with Product Management, Factory Development, Operations, and Safety to ensure solutions meet functional, schedule, and compliance requirements.
• →Drive on-time delivery of automation systems from concept through commissioning and production handoff.
• →Establish and maintain best practices for controls architecture, code quality, documentation, testing, and change management.
• →Support on-site commissioning, debugging, and ramp-up of automated equipment in active production environments.
• →Balance rapid iteration and near-term delivery needs with long-term platform maintainability and scalability.
• →Mentor and develop engineers through technical guidance, prioritization support, and performance feedback.