Controls Engineering Manager — Rockwell Automation Expert

Western Extrusions Corporation

Carrollton (TX)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

8 days ago
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Job summary

Western Extrusions Corporation in Carrollton, TX is seeking a Controls Engineering Manager to lead the design, implementation, and ongoing optimization of industrial automation across a high‑volume aluminum operation. You will provide strategic leadership and hands‑on expertise to ensure reliability, safety, and productivity.

The role requires expert Rockwell Automation (Allen‑Bradley) experience and the ability to guide a team of engineers and technicians through projects from concept to

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical/controls/automation engineering or related discipline.
  • 10+ years of industrial controls experience in manufacturing.
  • 5+ years in leadership or supervision of engineering or automation teams.
  • Extensive hands-on experience with Rockwell Automation systems within the last five years.

Responsibilities

  • Lead plant automation and controls engineering across manufacturing operations.
  • Provide technical leadership for control system architecture, PLC programming, HMIs, and industrial networking.
  • Design, implement, and maintain automation solutions to improve safety, efficiency, and throughput.
  • Manage projects from concept through commissioning, including budgeting and contractor management.
  • Mentor controls engineers and maintenance personnel; drive safety and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership
Project management
Strategic direction
Mentorship
Troubleshooting
Root cause analysis
Safety culture
Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related technical discipline

Tools

ControlLogix / CompactLogix
FactoryTalk View SE/ME
FactoryTalk AssetCentre
FactoryTalk Historian
FactoryTalk Linx
PanelView HMI
PowerFlex drives
Integrated Motion Systems
Industrial Ethernet/IP

Job description

Western Extrusions Corporation in Carrollton, TX is seeking a Controls Engineering Manager to lead the design, implementation, and ongoing optimization of industrial automation across a high‑volume aluminum operation. You will provide strategic leadership and hands‑on expertise to ensure reliability, safety, and productivity.

The role requires expert Rockwell Automation (Allen‑Bradley) experience and the ability to guide a team of engineers and technicians through projects from concept to

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