Controls Engineering Manager

Job Summary: The Controls Engineering Manager leads the Controls Engineering department and is responsible for the strategic direction, technical excellence, resource planning, and overall performance of controls engineering activities. This position oversees the design, programming, testing, commissioning, and support of industrial control systems while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with company and industry standards. The Controls Engineering Manager develops engineering talent, drives continuous improvement, supports business growth, and collaborates cross-functionally to achieve organizational objectives.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Leads, develops, and manages the Controls Engineering team.
• Hires and ensures training for control employees, as needed.
• Organizes, directs, assigns and oversee schedules work for department employees.
• Establish departmental goals, objectives, and performance expectations.
• Mentor, train, and coach direct reports to increase competency and job satisfaction.
• Adheres to safety policies and procedures, as well as ISO 9001 standard operating procedures.
• Proactively make department improvements in efficiency and design.
• Develop and maintain technical design and drafting standards.
• Partners with HR for discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.
• Ensures staffing and technical expertise for startups.

Team Building & Collaboration

• Collaborate with other team managers (Sales, Aftermarket, Manufacturing)
• Assign projects (or Work) to control/electrical engineers to meet production due dates.
• Improve and manage the engineering work and office environment and provide a suitable working environment for the team.
• Provide advice for control/electrical technology to other divisions (or departments) and propose solutions to problems.
• Review and approve control/electrical engineering work on the Control Engineering Team.
• Respond to questions and requests from customers (or internally) regarding control/electrical technology.
• Engineering Items Management (Software License / Office Items / Work Tools / Simulators)
• Support resolution of complex technical issues, customer concerns, and field service challenges.
• Ensure compliance with UL 508A, NFPA 79, NEC, IIAR, and applicable industry standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Proficient in PLC programming platforms, including Rockwell Automation Studio 5000 and CODESYS, with extensive experience in industrial control system design and implementation
• Strong knowledge of control panel design, electrical schematics, and UL 508A standards
• Experience with SCADA, DCS, HMI systems, and industrial communication networks is preferred.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Electrical for the development and review of electrical drawings, panel layouts, and engineering documentation.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong organizational, coaching, and employee development skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive organizational improvements.
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field required.
• Minimum 7-10 years of controls engineering experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years of engineering leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience in Controls Engineering in the Industrial refrigeration market is a plus. (More than 5 years)

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• Ability to visit manufacturing, warehouse, and customer site locations.
• Ability to travel 15% of the time.