Quanex is looking for a Controls Engineering Manager to join our team in Rice Lake, WI or Owatonna, MN.
We Offer You!
- Competitive Salary
- Bonus Potential
- 401K with 5% company match, yours to keep after 2 years
- 15% immediate return if you participate in the company’s ESPP
- Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
- Employer-paid disability plans and life insurance
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Tuition support for degree and continuous education
- Employee Resource Groups focused on employee empowerment
What’s attractive about the Controls Engineering Manager position?
- Opportunity to work with a great team
- Supportive & collaborative culture
- The Company LIVES its values
What Success Looks Like:
- Lead automation systems, control equipment, and controls-driven processes supporting manufacturing operations
- Manage and develop the controls engineering team, driving technical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Plan resources, balance workloads, and prioritize multiple controls engineering projects and operational needs
- Oversee the design and development of automated equipment and control systems (PLC/HMI, electrical, architecture) with a focus on safety, reliability, and user experience
- Provide technical guidance to operations to ensure equipment performance, compliance, and safety standards
- Manage the full lifecycle of automation and controls projects, ensuring alignment with schedules, budgets, and performance goals
- Recommend system upgrades or replacements; define requirements, evaluate vendors, and support capital planning
- Standardize engineering practices, documentation, and design methodologies to improve efficiency and consistency
- Review and approve RFEs, tools, and cost estimates related to automation, controls hardware, and equipment projects
- Set performance expectations, coach team members, address performance issues, and maintain safe, reliable operation of all automation systems
What You Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related fieldMinimum 5 years of experience directly related to controls engineering or automation project leadership.
- Experience with industrial automation systems, including PLC/HMI programming, SCADA, motion control, and industrial networks
- Experience with supplier negotiations preferred
- Management and/or project leadership experience required
- Experience with plastics extrusion or metal fabrication equipment is a plus, especially where automation and controls are integral
The salary range for this position is $97,000 to $145,500 per year w/ bonus potential
About Quanex, A Part of Something Bigger
Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We are A Part of Something Bigger by improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive. Learn more at Quanex.com.
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What We Do
At Quanex (NYSE: NX), we are a global manufacturing company serving OEMs across fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration, and outdoor living markets. From iconic skylines to everyday homes, our components enhance the comfort, sustainability, security, and aesthetics of spaces worldwide. Our Business Segments: • Extruded Solutions: Delivering high-performance profiles and materials for windows, doors, and architectural products. • Hardware Solutions: Providing advanced components that enhance functionality, security, and efficiency. • Custom Solutions: Offering tailored products and services designed to meet unique customer needs and complex applications. Our Commitment: • Innovating to enhance product performance and sustainability. • Helping customers achieve greater production efficiency. • Supporting the communities where we live and work. • Delivering long-term value to our shareholders. • Empowering our employees to learn, grow, and thrive. We are A Part of Something Bigger.
