System Engineer IV - Industrial Automation Program Manager

Job Title: System Engineer IV
Role Focus: Automation Deployment Manager / Controls Systems Project Manager / Industrial Automation Program Manager
Location: Bellevue, WA 98004
Duration: 12+ Months (Contract-to-Hire)
Compensation: $70.00/hr $82.50/hr

About the Team:

• Join the In-House Controls (IHC) team within Central Engineering, Client Logistics, where we develop and deploy advanced automation solutions across client's global operations.

Position Summary:

• We re seeking a North America-based deployment lead to spearhead the expansion of the client s internal control systems across our North American network. This pivotal role supports upcoming large-scale automation rollouts in 2026, focusing on vendor engagement, training, and deployment excellence.


• You ll act as the primary bridge between European-based teams and North American operations, helping to scale a high-impact automation initiative that s reshaping clients logistics network.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the first North America-based IHC team member, establishing foundational deployment operations


• Build and lead technical deployment strategies for over 90 planned installations in 2026


• Develop vendor training programs and execute Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) procedures


• Lead knowledge transfer efforts from EU to NA-based teams


• Manage stakeholder alignment across Operations, RME, and external vendors


• Create project plans, risk mitigation strategies, and success metrics


• Innovate and optimize automation deployment practices and tools

Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in industrial automation deployment and technical project management


• In-depth knowledge of controls systems and automated material handling


• Proven experience leading large-scale automation implementations


• Skilled in developing training documentation and vendor onboarding programs


• Strong cross-functional communication and stakeholder management skills


• Ability to travel internationally in 2025 (primarily EU), and approx. 20% across North America in 2026

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience scaling automation programs from the ground up


• Background in material handling systems, sortation tech, or logistics automation


• Familiarity with vendor oversight and remote support operations


• PMP or equivalent project management certification

Success Metrics:

• Timely execution of 2026 deployment goals


• Reduction in high-impact events relative to baseline


• Achieve or exceed 99% technical quality benchmarks


• Establish and sustain effective vendor training/support programs


• Build a scalable, repeatable deployment model for NA region

Travel Requirements:

• 2025: 4 weeks of EU travel for training (split into 22 weeks possible)


• Frequent visits to Seattle area and Michigan for FATs


• 2026 onward: ~20% travel within North America

Tech Stack & Tools:

• Exposure to the Codices language (not mandatory)


• Emphasis on project and vendor management tools, not deep coding

Leadership Principles:

• Deliver Results


• Invent and Simplify particularly across multi-team collaboration and operational workflows

Interview Process:

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  1 interview with Hiring Manager (45 60 mins)