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If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.\nJob Summary\nTo support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Technical Project Manager (Automation) located in Suzhou Wuzhong\nReporting to theSenior Automation Manager, the Technical Project Manager role involves…\nWhat a typical day looks like:\nSpecific customer management and communication.\nFacilitate the definition of project scope, goals, and deliverables.\nDefine project task and resource requirements. Mange project resource allocation.\nPlan and control project timelines.\nEstimate project budget and control the cost within the budget.\nLead the implementation of an automation project.\nCollaboration with other functions to compliancy the law and rules (Information Security, Finance, EHS, ESD, CE, UL, etc)\nSearch for potential project and potential product.\nInvolve the develop and deploy of potential project and potential product.\nSearch for potential standard and potential governance approach.\nInvolve the develop and deploy of potential standard and potential governance approach.\nLead the knowledge transfer to assigned global partners and partnership certification.\nLead the project technical support to assigned global partners and feedback for continuously improvement.\nThe experience we’re looking to add to our team:\nTechnical Savvy, system oriented, great attitude to machines & processes\nPositive, open, passionate, creative, patience, hands-on, love to learn and continuously improve\nObjective, critical thinking and problem-solving skill\nWell organized, pays attention to details, methodical\nOwnership for team task, good team player, working under pressure & multi-tasking.\nTime flexibility due to global supplier in different time zones\nAvailable oversea travel to leadership project & team at global sites\nGreat communicator - verbally and written\nExcellent English skills in listen, read, write and oral\nHigh level of Administration skills\nHas manufacturing process or automation development background is prior.\nProficiency in engineering software is prior. (C++, LabView, PLC, SolidWorks, Robot, Vision etc ) which support for designing review\nA similar TPM role with a minimum of 5 years of experience\nSuccessfully manage on at least 1 automation project with above $1M independently \nResponsible for development & deployment for automation project or automatic product via systematic tool\nProject planning & schedule control & quality control & project management\nEstimate project cost, and implement project to control the cost within the budget\nSystem verification in whole development process with good abilities of troubleshooting & high-quality awareness\nData analysis and reporting.\nKnow DFMEA, PFMEA, DOE, CPK, GR&R, related assistance tools be plus\nFamiliar related standard & system, like ISO9001, TS16949, EMS IPC-3 be plus\nHave a wide range of interests\nWhat you’ll receive for the great work you provide:\nSocial Insurance\nLife Insurance\nPTO\nJob Category\nProduction EngineeringRequired Skills:\nOptional Skills:\nFlex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email  and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. 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