Controls Engineering Manager

Storm Search; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Controls Engineering Manager to enhance PLC communications and technology. This role requires an experienced individual with strong leadership and collaboration skills. Responsibilities include managing supplier relationships, team processes, and engineering support for manufacturing. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and relevant experience.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Qualifications

• 6+ years’ relevant controls engineering experience.
• Ability to coordinate and lead implementation of new programs.

Responsibilities

• Manage key supplier relationships and stay updated on new technology offerings.
• Develop, implement, and maintain PLC programs for core platforms.
• Provide engineering support to the manufacturing floor.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Automation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in software engineering

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

CAREL controllers

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Base pay range

$130,000.00/yr - $165,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

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Job Summary: As the Controls Engineering Manager, you will play a key role in enhancing PLC communications and technology. This position is best suited for an experienced individual with an ownership mentality who thrives in a collaborative environment.

Day-to-Day:

• Manage key supplier relationships and stay updated on new technology offerings.
• Manage team processes, including program documentation and revision management.
• Facilitate company cross-functional communications regarding new features.
• Manage and prioritize team projects.
• Develop, implement, and maintain PLC programs for core platforms and custom units.
• Develop and maintain tools to optimize deployments and support.
• Provide engineering support to the manufacturing floor for testing and troubleshooting of new programs and systems.
• Investigate and implement automation opportunities for production and testing areas.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a similar field.
• 6+ years’ relevant controls engineering experience.
• CAREL controllers knowledge preferred.
• The ability to coordinate and lead implementation of new programs.
• The ability to maintain and contribute to quality controls.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Management

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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