Controls Engineering Manager: Automation & Systems Leader

Pyramid, a Duravant Company; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Education & training programs

Paid holidays & PTO

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Pyramid - a Duravant Company, a leader in warehouse automation, seeks a Controls Engineering Manager to lead a team designing and implementing material handling automation systems. You’ll oversee resources, standards, budgets, and compliance, while mentoring engineers and driving technical excellence.

Responsibilities include project leadership, documentation, and collaboration with the executive team to set strategic focus. Travel up to 25% is expected in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field required.
• 6+ years of progressive industrial controls or automation engineering experience.
• 3+ years in a direct leadership role.
• Strong proficiency with MS Office and related tools.
• Experience with PLCs and ladder logic is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple concurrent engineering projects and delegate responsibilities.
• Allocate resources to meet objectives and timelines.
• Approve proposals, expenditures, and enforce policy.
• Recruit, hire, train, and mentor the engineering team.
• Establish and enforce documentation and engineering processes.
• Ensure timelines and budgets align with project goals.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Budgeting

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field

MBA or Master’s preferred

Tools

PLC Ladder Logic

MS Office Suite

Outlook & Internet apps

Job description

Pyramid - a Duravant Company, a leader in warehouse automation, seeks a Controls Engineering Manager to lead a team designing and implementing material handling automation systems. You’ll oversee resources, standards, budgets, and compliance, while mentoring engineers and driving technical excellence.

Responsibilities include project leadership, documentation, and collaboration with the executive team to set strategic focus. Travel up to 25% is expected in this role.