Controls Engineering Supervisor

HireNow Staffing; Lancaster (OH); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

HireNow Staffing is seeking a seasoned Controls Engineering Supervisor for our client in Lancaster, Ohio. The role leads a controls engineering team, directing projects from planning through commissioning while ensuring safety and compliance.

Strong PLC, SCADA/HMI, and lean improvement experience are essential. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in controls engineering within manufacturing and at least 2 years in a leadership role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Controls Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years controls engineering in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 2 years engineering leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong PLC programming experience with Allen-Bradley and Siemens platforms.
• Experience with SCADA/HMI and system integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Controls Engineers.
• Manage controls engineering projects from planning through implementation.
• Oversee schedules, budgets, staffing, and resources.
• Direct design, installation, programming, testing, and commissioning of control systems.
• Integrate PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, and other automation technologies.
• Diagnose and resolve complex electrical controls and system issues.
• Drive continuous improvement to improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, quality, and safety teams.
• Ensure compliance with safety regs and engineering standards.
• Provide technical guidance on upgrades and capital projects.

Skills

Leadership

PLC programming

SCADA/HMI experience

Electrical troubleshooting

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering/Controls Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

SCADA systems

Job description

Job Description

Job Description Controls Engineering Supervisor Company: HireNow Staffing (Direct Placement Partner) HireNow Snapshot HireNow Staffing is actively recruiting a seasoned, highly skilled Controls Engineering Supervisor to join one of our valued client partners in Lancaster, Ohio.

This opportunity is ideal for a technical leader with extensive industrial automation experience who is passionate about developing engineering teams, improving manufacturing processes, and delivering reliable control system solutions. The successful candidate will provide leadership over controls engineering initiatives while driving automation performance, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement throughout the manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Controls Engineers
• Manage controls engineering projects from planning through successful implementation
• Oversee project schedules, budgets, staffing, and engineering resources
• Direct the design, installation, programming, testing, and commissioning of industrial control systems
• Integrate and optimize PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and other automation technologies
• Diagnose and resolve complex electrical controls, automation, and system integration issues
• Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives that improve manufacturing efficiency
• Partner with production, maintenance, quality, and safety teams to support plant operations
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations, engineering standards, and company procedures
• Provide technical guidance on equipment upgrades, automation improvements, and capital projects

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline
• Minimum 5 years of controls engineering experience within a manufacturing environment
• Minimum 2 years of engineering leadership or supervisory experience
• Strong PLC programming experience, including Allen-Bradley and Siemens platforms
• Experience with SCADA, HMI, industrial automation, and system integration
• Strong electrical troubleshooting and diagnostic abilities
• Experience managing multiple engineering projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Ability to work onsite in Lancaster, Ohio
• U.S.-based applicants only
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineering (P.E.) license or advanced engineering certifications
• Experience leading automation modernization or plant expansion projects
• Experience with robotics, industrial networking, or motion control systems
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience supporting capital equipment installations
• Strong cross-functional leadership experience working with operations, maintenance, and production teams
• Experience developing engineering standards, documentation, and best practices

HireNow Package

• Compensation: $130,000-$140,000 annually
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package and professional development opportunities
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Work Location: Onsite - Lancaster, Ohio
• Work Arrangement: Onsite Only (No Hybrid or Remote)
• Headcount: 1

HireNow Checklist

HireNow Staffing is recruiting a Controls Engineering Supervisor who demonstrates the following:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field
• Minimum five years of controls engineering experience
• Minimum two years of engineering leadership or supervisory experience
• Strong PLC programming expertise with Allen-Bradley and Siemens platforms
• Experience integrating and supporting SCADA and HMI systems
• Advanced troubleshooting and industrial automation knowledge
• Experience managing engineering projects from concept through implementation
• Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills
• Commitment to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement
• Meets all required qualifications while demonstrating several preferred qualifications

HireNow Standout Candidates

Candidates will be viewed most favorably if they demonstrate:

• Extensive manufacturing automation leadership experience
• Proven success leading high-performing controls engineering teams
• Experience implementing plant-wide automation improvements
• Strong knowledge of industrial networking, robotics, and advanced automation technologies
• Success managing large capital engineering projects
• Excellent collaboration across engineering, production, maintenance, and executive leadership
• Stable employment history demonstrating leadership, technical expertise, and long-term career progression

HireNow Disqualifiers

The following will prevent candidates from moving forward in the hiring process:

• Frequent unexplained job changes or unstable employment history (jumpy resumes will not be accepted or interviewed)
• Less than five years of controls engineering experience
• Less than two years of engineering leadership or supervisory experience
• No experience with Allen-Bradley or Siemens PLC systems
• Limited experience supporting SCADA and HMI platforms
• Inability to work onsite in Lancaster, Ohio
• Applicants requiring employment sponsorship
• Candidates who do not meet the core qualifications listed for this position

HireNow Staffing Disclaimer

HireNow Staffing is acting as a direct placement partner for this Controls Engineering Supervisor opportunity. All candidate information is handled confidentially and evaluated against defined requirements. This job description outlines the general scope of responsibilities and qualifications. Duties may evolve based on client needs and business growth. Only candidates meeting the core qualifications will be considered for interview. Client-specific information will be shared only with qualified candidates during the interview process. hirenow-staffing-inc/job/Y6549385