Controls Engineering Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

HireNow Staffing Inc seeks a seasoned Controls Engineering Supervisor in Lancaster, OH. You will lead a team of controls engineers, manage projects from planning through commissioning, and drive automation performance and continuous improvement across the plant.

The role requires 5+ years in controls engineering, 2+ years in leadership, and strong PLC/SCADA expertise. Onsite work only, US work authorization required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Controls Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years controls engineering experience in manufacturing.
• At least 2 years in engineering leadership or supervision.
• Strong PLC programming with Allen-Bradley and Siemens platforms.
• Experience with SCADA, HMI, automation, and integration.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Onsite work in Lancaster, Ohio; US work authorization required.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Controls Engineers.
• Manage controls projects from planning through implementation.
• Oversee schedules, budgets, staffing, and resources.
• Direct design, installation, programming, testing, and commissioning of industrial control systems.
• Integrate PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, and other automation tech.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical/control issues; drive CI initiatives.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, quality, and safety.

Skills

PLC programming

Allen-Bradley

Siemens platforms

SCADA

HMI

System integration

Electrical troubleshooting

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Controls Engineering emphasis

Tools

SCADA

HMI

Job description

Controls Engineering Supervisor

Lancaster, Ohio – HireNow Staffing is actively recruiting a seasoned, highly skilled Controls Engineering Supervisor to join one of our valued client partners. 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

Compensation & Benefits

• 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