Controls Engineering Manager

Pyramid Software LLC; Kentucky; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Education and training programs

Job summary

Pyramid Software LLC, a Duravant Company, is seeking a Controls Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers in designing and supporting material handling automation systems. You will manage projects, set technical standards, and drive safe, compliant execution.

Responsibilities include resource planning, budgeting, documentation, and collaboration with executives to shape strategic technical direction. Occasional travel and cross-functional leadership are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field; MBA preferred
• 6+ years in progressive industrial controls or automation engineering
• 3+ years in a direct leadership role
• Strong proficiency with PLCs and ladder logic; MS Office and communications skills

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple concurrent engineering projects, delegating authority and responsibility
• Allocate engineering resources to meet objectives and budgets
• Oversee proposals, expenditures, and policy enforcement
• Mentor engineers and develop talent; recruit and train as needed
• Establish and approve documentation, processes, and workflow improvements
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements and drive technical standards
• Interact with executive team to provide strategic technical input
• Improve efficiency and reliability of engineering workflow
• Provide design documentation approvals and project design basis

Skills

Leadership

Engineering management

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

MBA preferred

Tools

PLC ladder logic

MS Office Suite

Outlook & Internet applications

Job description

About Pyramid:Pyramid - a Duravant Company, is a leading provider of Warehouse Execution and Warehouse Control Systems, controls integration, and fulfillment technologies, including pick-to-light solutions. For more than 30 years, the company has delivered innovative automation and material handling solutions that help manufacturers, distributors, and fulfillment centers improve throughput, optimize equipment performance, and achieve exceptional operational uptime.a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb;}tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;}tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5;} Pyramid specializes in designing and integrating control systems for conveying, sortation, and automated equipment, supporting both new facility deployments and modernization of existing operations.The Controls Engineering Manager leads a team of controls engineers responsible for the design, development, implementation, and support of material handling automation systems. Your responsibilities include managing engineering resources, driving technical standards, overseeing capital projects, mentoring engineering talent, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.Essential Responsibilities:Manage multiple concurrent engineering projects, delegating authority and responsibility to subordinates as appropriate.Allocate engineering resources to successfully accomplish company objectives and priorities and identify needs for successful completion of projects.Perform administrative and oversight functions in approving proposals, expenditures, and policy enforcement.Day-to-day interaction and management of engineering team and manage recruiting, hiring, training.Establish and approve documentation and processes.Manage engineering team effectively to project timelines and budgets and ensure product/project best industry practices.Provide insight on strategic technical focus to executive team.Establish documentation and processes to improve efficiency and reliability of engineering workflow.Ownership of the technical content generated by the engineering department and critical input to effectively solve engineering problems.Approve design documentation including project design basis, specifications, drawings, and calculations.Manage multiple concurrent engineering projects, delegating authority and responsibility to subordinates as appropriate.Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of employee(s) to ensure goals or objectives are accomplished. Mentors, coaches, trains and develops team.Additional duties as assigned.Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; advanced degree (MBA, Master’s) preferred6+ years of progressive industrial controls or automation engineering experience required3+ years in a direct leadership roleHigh degree of proficiency MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applicationsExperience with PLCs' - Ladder LogicTravel:Up to 25% travelOther Skills:Excellent analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management, & planning skills with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.Excellent verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning)Solid understanding and application of mathematical conceptsAbility to develop and maintain collaborative relationships internally and externallySelf-motivated with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.As a Duravant Family Company, Pyramid participates in global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs, as well as Doing Good initiatives to support our communities. In addition to a culture that promotes long term career satisfaction, with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Pyramid offers an excellent total rewards package that includes:Compensation: We offer competitive compensationBenefits: We have comprehensive benefit packages designed to support our employees' health, well-being, and financial securityDevelopment: We have education and training programs which include an educational assistance programTime Off: We offer paid holidays and paid time offDriven Team Members: We have a cross-functional, collaborative environment, focused on delivering resultsValues: Our values are Do What's Right, Champion Customer Success, Respond Fast, Deliver Faster, Work Together, Win Together, and Ignite What's Next.Culture: We are driven by our number one asset - our employees, and their successesDoing Good: We love to be active members of our community! We have several volunteer opportunities throughout the year.