Control Engineer Manager (Technical Lead)
Lvi-Associates
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Job summary
Lvi-Associates in Dayton, Ohio seeks a Control Engineer Manager (Technical Lead) to lead a team of 6–8 engineers while staying hands-on with PLC programming, HMI development and project execution.
You will drive custom automation, robotics and machine-build initiatives across industries, shape engineering standards, and mentor staff toward long-term career growth in a fast-growing automation environment.
Qualifications
- Experience with controls engineering, automation engineering, or related background.
- Experience with Allen-Bradley / Rockwell PLC platforms.
- Leadership experience.
- Experience in machine building, systems integration, or custom automation environments.
- Exposure to robotics and industrial automation systems preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a team of 6-8 Controls Engineers
- Remain hands-on with PLC programming and HMI development
- Drive custom automation, robotics, and machine-build projects from concept through startup
- Act as the technical SME across controls and automation projects
- Influence engineering standards, best practices, and team development
- Work on complex, high-visibility projects across multiple manufacturing industries
Skills
Tools
Job description
Salary: GBP130000 - GBP150000 per annum
Location: Dayton, OH
Compensation: Up to $150,000 Base Salary
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on controls leader who wants to combine technical engineering with people leadership. You'll lead a team of Controls Engineers while remaining actively involved in PLC programming, HMI development, troubleshooting, and project execution.
- Lead and develop a team of 6-8 Controls Engineers
- Remain hands-on with PLC programming and HMI development
- Drive custom automation, robotics, and machine-build projects from concept through startup
- Act as the technical subject matter expert across controls and automation projects
- Influence engineering standards, best practices, and team development
- Work on complex, high-visibility projects across multiple manufacturing industries
- Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related background
- Experience with Allen-Bradley / Rockwell PLC platforms
- Leadership experience
- Experience within machine building, systems integration, or custom automation environments
- Exposure to robotics and industrial automation systems preferred
- Step into a true working manager role that combines leadership with technical involvement
- Lead a talented engineering team while continuing to solve complex automation challenges
- Work on diverse custom automation and robotics projects rather than repetitive production support work
- Join a growing organization with strong opportunities for long-term career progression
- Have a direct impact on engineering strategy, project delivery, and team development
- Gain exposure to cutting-edge automation technologies across a wide range of industries
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