Controls Project Engineering Manager

Engtal; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one benefits eligibility

Medical and dental

Life insurance

Generous PTO

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Engtal is seeking a Conveyor Controls Project Engineering Manager in Dearborn, MI to lead controls projects from pre-bid through closeout. You will manage PLC, HMI, networks and safety on automotive conveyor and material handling projects, serving as the main technical contact for customers and teams.

You’ll review specifications and drawings, coordinate programming and startup, run project meetings, mentor engineers, and support estimating.

Qualifications

• High school diploma; an associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering or automation is a plus.
• 8–10+ years in industrial controls, automation, or automotive manufacturing.
• Conveyor background essential; overhead conveyor experience preferred.
• Experience coordinating controls projects with an oversight focus.
• Familiar with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell (Studio 5000/RSLogix, FactoryTalk).
• Capable with AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Teams and scheduling tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead controls engineering from estimating through kickoff, design, installation and closeout.
• Oversee PLC, HMI, networks, safety and automation on conveyor projects.
• Serve as technical contact for customers, contractors, and internal teams.
• Review specs, contracts and drawings to flag scope changes and risks.
• Coordinate programming, testing, validation and startup with trades.
• Run project meetings and track schedules, action items and issues.
• Support estimating and sales with technical scope and proposals.
• Mentor controls engineers and promote Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost.
• Travel to job sites across USA, Canada and Mexico; 50%+ travel; expenses covered.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Education

Engineering degree (Assoc/BSc)

Tools

Studio 5000 / RSLogix

FactoryTalk

AutoCAD

MS Project

MS Office / Teams

Job description

Conveyor Controls Project Engineering Manager

Automotive Conveyor & Material Handling Controls | Multi-Trade Construction Services Firm | Dearborn, MI

About the Opportunity

We're partnering with a premier, AI-enabled construction services platform serving data center, energy, automotive, government, commercial and industrial clients. Their conveyor controls team has grown from a two-person group, and they need a third leader to help deliver projects across North America. This is a strong fit if you enjoy leading controls projects from pre-bid through closeout, and you want a role with real ownership on a growing team.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead controls engineering from estimating and kickoff through design, installation, commissioning, launch and closeout
• Oversee PLC, HMI, network, safety and automation systems on automotive conveyor and material handling projects
• Serve as the main technical contact for customers, contractors, suppliers and internal project teams
• Review customer specifications, contracts and drawings to flag requirements, risks and scope changes
• Coordinate programming, testing, validation, customer buy-off and startup with skilled tradesmen and contractors
• Run project meetings and track schedules, action items and open issues
• Support estimating and sales with technical scope and proposals
• Mentor controls engineers and promote a culture of Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost
• Travel to job sites across the USA, Canada and Mexico, typically a couple of weeks at a time. Travel is 50%+, and expenses are covered.

What You Bring

• High school diploma required; an associate or bachelor's degree in engineering, automation or a related field is a plus. Equivalent industry experience is considered.
• 8–10+ years in industrial controls, automation, material handling or automotive manufacturing
• Conveyor background is essential. Automotive and overhead conveyor experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience coordinating or managing controls projects, with a focus on oversight rather than hands‑on programming
• Working knowledge of Allen‑Bradley/Rockwell (Studio 5000/RSLogix, FactoryTalk), PLC, HMI and industrial networks
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Teams and MS Project or similar scheduling tools
• Strong communication, leadership and problem‑solving skills, and the ability to juggle multiple projects
• No union experience needed

Why This Role

• Join a growing team at a firm backed by the scale and stability of a national organization
• Salary up to $150K, plus a discretionary bonus
• Day‑one benefits eligibility, with no waiting period
• Comprehensive medical and dental, life insurance, generous PTO, and a 401(k) with company match
• A real growth path in a company that actively promotes from within

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