Controls Engineer Manager
Altron Automation
JOB SUMMARY The Controls Engineering Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing a team of controls and robot engineers, and the execution of control system design, implementation, and maintenance for automation projects. This hands-on manager role requires a strong understanding of automation technologies, project management, and mentorship, with an expected 50/50 balance between technical work and management responsibilities. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Team Leadership:
- Partner with HR to support recruiting, interviewing, selection, onboarding and training of controls engineers.
- Foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
- Communicate project priorities, quality standards, and individual responsibilities to the controls engineering team.
- Lead controls and robot engineering initiatives; assign and monitor team workload, utilization, and productivity.
- Conduct performance management activities including coaching, goal setting, performance evaluations, and employee development planning.
- Oversee the design and development of control systems for automation projects.
- Ensure control systems meet project requirements and comply with industry standards.
- Review control system designs, schematics, programs, safety layouts/calculations, and documentation.
- Provide technical guidance and expertise to the controls engineering team.
- Troubleshoot complex control system issues and assist in developing effective solutions.
- Perform hands-on controls and robotics engineering work while driving continuous improvement of engineering technologies, processes, and standards.
- Stay up-to-date with advancements in automation and control technologies.
- Support project execution by monitoring engineering scope, schedules, budgets, resource allocation, and technical risks.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical engineers, sales engineers, and project managers.
- Communicate project status and technical details to clients and internal stakeholders.
- Establish and enforce quality control standards for control system designs and programs.
- Implement testing and validation procedures to ensure reliable and efficient systems.
- Understand and implement standards for complex and custom procedures and processes.
- Ensure control system designs are developed in accordance with applicable safety standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications.
- Assist in obtaining necessary certifications or approvals for projects.
- Implement change management strategies to support program objectives and ensure changes are communicated and executed smoothly.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or a related field (Relevant experience in a technical management role will also be considered)
- 5+ years of proven experience in automation controls engineering, with a strong background in designing and implementing control systems.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop engineering talent, with prior supervisory or technical leadership experience preferred.
- In-depth knowledge of automation technologies, PLCs, HMIs, motion control, safety devices, machine vision, specialized solutions and multiple control system programming platforms and methodologies.
- Excellent project management skills, including the ability to manage budgets and timelines.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong team and delegation skills.
- This role may require occasional travel.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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