Controls Engineering Manager

Rush Group Limited LLC; Kansas City (KS); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Descripción de la vacante

Rush Group Limited LLC is seeking a strategic Controls Engineering Manager to lead controls engineering across operations. You will manage a team, set corporate standards for PLC, HMI, robotics, and automation, and oversee control programs, schematics, and network architecture.

You will ensure safety and regulatory compliance, support downtime root-cause analysis, and manage budgets and vendor relations while driving continuous improvement to improve reliability and launch readiness.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in controls engineering with PLC programming.
• 3+ years in leadership/management.
• Proficiency with PLC/HMI systems (Allen-Bradley, Siemens).
• Experience with robotics, vision systems, and industrial networking.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and electrical schematics.
• Ability to develop standards and lead continuous improvement.
• Deep understanding of JIT manufacturing and uptime impact.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and mentor the controls engineering team with performance management.
• Establish and maintain corporate standards for PLC, HMI, robotics, vision systems, and automation controls.
• Oversee development, approval, and maintenance of control programs, schematics, and network architecture.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and company standards for all control systems.
• Support production and maintenance in diagnosing downtime via root case analysis.
• Manage controls-related budgets, software licenses, and vendor relationships.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system reliability, efficiency, and launch readiness.

Conocimientos

PLC programming

Automation systems

Leadership

HMI systems

Robot integration

Electrical schematics

Engineering standards

JIT manufacturing

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Herramientas

AutoCAD

RSLogix/Studio 5000

Siemens Step 7

Descripción del empleo

We are seeking a strategic and experienced Controls Engineering Manager to lead the development, standardization, and execution of controls engineering practices across operations. This role is responsible for managing controls engineers, supporting corporate standards, ensuring system reliability, and driving continuous improvement in automation, controls, and production performance.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and mentor the controls engineering team, including performance management and capability development.
• Establish and maintain corporate standards for PLC, HMI, robotics, vision systems, and automation controls.
• Oversee development, approval, and maintenance of control programs, schematics, and network architecture.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and company standards for all control systems.
• Support production and maintenance teams in diagnosing and resolving downtime through root cause analysis.
• Manage controls-related budgets, software licenses, and vendor relationships.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system reliability, efficiency, and launch readiness.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of controls engineering experience with PLC programming and automation systems.
• 3+ years of leadership or management experience.
• Strong experience with PLC/HMI systems (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.).
• Experience with robotics (Fanuc, Kuka), vision systems (Cognex, Keyence), and industrial networking (Ethernet IP, Profinet).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, controls documentation, electrical schematics.
• Demonstrated ability to develop engineering standards and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Deep operational understanding of JIT manufacturing principles, emphasizing how control system uptime directly impacts downstream customer sequence windows.

Health, Safety, Physical & Travel Requirements

Normal office and plant environment with regular exposure to manufacturing equipment. Ability to work around live electrical systems when troubleshooting. Approximately 5–10% travel required; valid driver’s license required.

Life at Emotiv

We believe great work happens when people feel valued, supported, and connected. At Emotiv, you will find a culture built on collaboration, learning, and celebrating wins of all sizes. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to grow your career alongside industry leaders who are shaping the future of sustainable mobility.

Our benefits include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and a 401(k) plan for eligible employees.

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