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Project Manager - Automation

Location:

Minneapolis, MN, US, 55440-9497

Work Site: Onsite

Duration: Permanent / Unlimited

Date: Oct 5, 2026

Two billion people eat food every day that was produced with Bühler equipment. One billion people drive vehicles whose parts were manufactured with our machines. Bühler aims to balance humanity, nature, and the economy in every decision as it develops solutions that unlock sustainable business opportunities in the global food, feed, and mobility industries. We strive to create innovations for a better world, with a special focus on healthy, safe, and sustainable solutions. Therefore, we team up with customers, start-ups, multinationals, and academia to accelerate impact together.

Summary

Are you passionate about leading innovative automation projects from concept to completion? As a Project Manager – Automation, you'll play a key role in delivering cutting-edge automation solutions that help customers improve efficiency, productivity, and performance.

In this customer-facing role, you will serve as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and cross-functional project teams, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with customer expectations. You'll coordinate resources, manage project schedules, drive communication, and proactively solve challenges while building strong relationships with stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Job Responsibilities

Manages the allocated project in technical properties and executes scope of work within field of specialization; may execute sub-systems of more complex projects in conjunction with Project Manager and approves deliverables of designs
Manages and leads project team in order to achieve and further improve the cost, schedule, quality and EHS targets
Participates in internal and external project reviews or project meetings and organizes and participates in debriefing meets following project conclusion
Ensures proper project deviation management; assess, approves and expedites technical aspects of change orders and defines effective claim strategies for customers, partners, subcontractors, etc.
Prepares documentation for the installation processes and prepares work packages for other locations as needed
Resolves issues and answers questions that may occur during the design, manufacturing, installation and/or commissioning phase of projects
Tracks project schedules to ensure tasks are completed on time and in totality
Manages assigned budget, including cost and quality of subcontracted design services
Provides technical support for claim and deviation management as needed; uses Bühler CAQ system to track deviations
Provides guidance and support to project team members
Participates in continual learning activities and applies practical applications to work performed
Must arrive to work predictably and promptly
Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s from an accredited institution in mechanical, electrical or automation engineering or related field with 3-5 years of experience in a project engineering role; or a combination of education and experiences
• Microsoft Office required
• AutoCAD, Ebase or Eplan; Software – Windows Server 2012, Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft SQL Server 2012, VMware, HyperV; PCL – Studio 5000, TIA Portal
• Interpersonal - considers needs and feelings of others and appropriately responds to different situations
• Teamwork - works collaboratively with a group of employees in order to achieve a common goal
•   Judgment/Decision Making/Problem Solving - utilizes effective approaches for choosing a course of action for developing appropriate solutions
•   Planning/Organizing - sets clear goals and functions effectively under critical and tight deadlines, heavy workloads, and other pressures
•   Oral and Written Communication - presents information, analysis, and ideas in writing in a clear and concise manner; speaks clearly so that others can hear and understand what is being said
•   Speaks and understands English
•   Domestic and international travel 30% time which may include long hours and non-traditional work schedules

At Bühler we are not only offering working opportunities and international exchange of like-minded professionals. We are more than just a global company. Our value proposition to transform the way companies feed and move the world, is driving positive change in the industries in which we operate globally. Become a part of a dynamic environment that combines your drive for innovation with a world of possibilities. Joining us means embracing a shared purpose of creating innovations for a better world while becoming part of a company that is dedicated to your success.

As a global organization, we embrace the diversity of our global workforce. At Bühler, you will collaborate with professionals from around the world, each bringing in a unique perspective to the table. It is a business priority for us to harness the diversity of our global workforce and include them in their uniqueness to create a culture of belonging guided by our TOP values – Trust, Ownership and Passion. Embark on a journey that combines the excitement of global collaboration with the reassurance of a welcoming workplace.

Let’s create impact together!

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