Automation Project Lead

Westbrook, ME

Full Time

Mid Level

Automation Project Lead

Pay Range: $30–$39+ per hour, based on experience
Location: Lanco Integrated

At Lanco, the machines you build don't sit in a warehouse - they run on production floors inside some of the world's most demanding manufacturing facilities, assembling the devices and components that end up in operating rooms, vehicles, and defense systems. This is a hands-on leadership role: you'll own the assembly, debug, and commissioning of complex automated systems, then travel to customer sites to install and run them off. Travel is real but purposeful with a handful of significant trips per year; not a life lived out of a suitcase.

We’re looking for an Automation Project Lead who combines mechanical expertise, strong leadership skills, and a passion for building high-performance automated systems. You’ll work side-by-side with talented technicians and engineers to assemble, debug, and commission custom automation equipment, helping ensure every system delivers peak performance.

What You’ll Do

Lead the assembly, debug, and commissioning of medium to large-scale custom automation systems from start to finish
Own project timelines, daily check-ins, and milestone execution. You set the pace
Run Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and Site Acceptance Test (SAT) processes.
Drive cross-functional problem solving across mechanical, electrical, programming, and design teams
Own machine verification, Gage R&R, and CpK studies from first run through final acceptance
Mentor and develop a team of Mechanical Technicians (Levels 1–3), building the next generation of builders at Lanco
Contribute actively to Lean, 5S, and continuous improvement on the floor, because your ideas matter here

What You Bring

Hands-on background in custom machine building where you build the equipment, not the product it makes
A.S. in a mechanical or electrical field, or 3–5 years of directly relevant experience
Any electrical knowledge alongside your mechanical base is a plus
Familiarity with machining tools such as mills, lathes, and grinders is a welcome addition
A leadership style that's hands-on, proactive, and steady when problems need solving
Ability to perform physical requirements of the role (reaching, kneeling, lifting 25–50 lbs.).

Life at Lanco

Lanco Integrated is a world-class manufacturer of custom automation equipment with machines installed in 30+ countries. We design and build advanced, turnkey solutions across medical, consumer goods, electronics, defense, and industrial sectors.
Our people are what set us apart. Lanco’s team is incredibly engaged, collaborative, skilled, and genuinely invested in the work. We’re also proud to be an employee-owned company through our ESOP. When the company wins, you win. We don’t just say it, we live it.

Benefits

We take care of our people — and their futures.

ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
401(k) with company match
Health, dental, and life insurance
Short and long-term disability
Paid time off & paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Tuition reimbursement

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