Controls Manager

gpac; Riverview (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac is seeking a seasoned Controls Manager in Riverview, FL to lead the controls engineering team in the design, programming, testing, and implementation of automated control systems.

This hands-on leadership role requires overseeing engineering staff through project development, testing, startup, and commissioning, with a focus on reliability, standards, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• 7+ years in controls/automation engineering with leadership experience.
• Proven PLC programming experience with major platforms.
• Experience designing and commissioning industrial control systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Controls Engineering team.
• Oversee PLC programming, HMI development, and electrical design.
• Review schematics, programming, and project documentation.
• Support FAT, installation, startup, and commissioning activities.
• Identify improvements to automation reliability and processes.

Skills

Leadership

PLC programming

HMI development

Electrical design

System integration

Troubleshooting

Project management

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley/Rockwell

Siemens

HMI software

VFDs

Job description

Position Overview

A growing industrial equipment manufacturer is seeking an experienced Controls Manager to lead the controls engineering team and oversee the design, programming, testing, and implementation of automated control systems.

This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for managing engineers while providing technical support throughout project development, testing, startup, and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Controls Engineering team.
• Oversee PLC programming, HMI development, electrical controls design, and system integration.
• Provide technical guidance on PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, instrumentation, motion control, and industrial networks.
• Review electrical schematics, controls designs, programming, and project documentation.
• Work with Project Management, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, customers, vendors, and contractors.
• Troubleshoot complex electrical, automation, and controls issues.
• Support FAT, installation, startup, and commissioning activities.
• Assist with controls estimating, project scope, scheduling, and technical requirements.
• Establish and maintain controls engineering standards and best practices.
• Identify opportunities to improve automation, system reliability, and engineering processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• 7+ years of controls/automation engineering experience.
• Previous leadership or management experience.
• Strong PLC programming experience, preferably Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Automation and/or Siemens.
• Experience with HMI systems, VFDs, instrumentation, motion control, and industrial networks.
• Strong understanding of electrical controls and automation systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Experience troubleshooting and commissioning industrial equipment.
• Strong communication, project management, and leadership skills.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.