Controls Project Manager

SupportFinity™; New Baltimore (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Invio Automation is seeking a Project Controls Manager to coordinate design, communication, and deliverables across engineering and operations. You will oversee action registers, track progress, and liaise with Invio Controls teams to ensure on-time project milestones.

The role requires a strong background in controls programming or robotics, with experience in automotive applications and the ability to travel up to 15% of the year across North America.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, or electrical engineering; 6+ years in controls programming or robotics required.
• Non-degreed applicants should have at least 10 years of related experience.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with engineering and operations to align project deliverables.
• Maintain an action register and report status to stakeholders.
• Collaborate across departments during all project phases.
• Lead and document design and function discussions of automated equipment for automotive projects.
• Review technical documents and validate components before controls release.
• Travel within North America up to 15% for in-plant reviews.
• Pursue ongoing training to adopt new technologies.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Project controls

PLC programming

Robotics

Teamwork

Communication

Travel 15%

Documentation

Problem solving

Education

Four-year engineering degree (Mechanical/Manufacturing/Electrical)

6+ years controls programming or robotics experience

Tools

EPLAN

GCCH (EPLAN)

NAX documentation

Job description

The Company Invio Automation is an Industry 4.0 automation leader that serves a variety of high-growth end-markets including medical devices & life science, renewable energy, mobility, logistics & fulfillment, and heavy industry. Our Automation Solutions and Automation Technologies divisions work together to deliver Factory of the Future consulting and mission critical R&D pre-validation services that pave the way for a comprehensive suite of automation solutions where accuracy, efficiency, and precision are essential for success. With nine locations across North America and a global network of collaborative partners, Invio Automation’s geographic footprint provides customers with a presence in key markets where local service and support are valued.

The Company Invio Automation is an Industry 4.0 automation leader that serves a variety of high-growth end-markets including medical devices & life science, renewable energy, mobility, logistics & fulfillment, and heavy industry. Our Automation Solutions and Automation Technologies divisions work together to deliver Factory of the Future consulting and mission critical R&D pre-validation services that pave the way for a comprehensive suite of automation solutions where accuracy, efficiency, and precision are essential for success. With nine locations across North America and a global network of collaborative partners, Invio Automation’s geographic footprint provides customers with a presence in key markets where local service and support are valued.

Invio Automation’s Solutions division specializes in single station robotic cells, multi-station fabrication & assembly lines, bonding & welding technologies, vision systems, and packaging process. Application capabilities within our Solutions division include thermal bonding, web handling, force plotting, heat staking, high viscosity pumps, precision dispensing, impulse bag sealing, and needle bending. Invio Automation’s Technologies division includes highly differentiated Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) for heavyweight applications, turnkey assembly lines, welding automation, and custom lift-assist & secure tools for safety critical applications.

Description

A Project Controls Manager works alongside our engineering and operations teams to coordinate design, communicate project status and oversee project deliverables. Each tool/station/cell requires a list of deliverables throughout the project build, as well as dedicated communications between the GM and Invio Controls teams. Our goal is to exceed expectations and ensure our customers receive an exceptional experience at Invio Automation.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with the GM Strategic supplier teams to ensure all deliverables are met for each unique program or project.
• Create, maintain, and present an open action register (internally and externally).
• Work cross functionally with all departments during all phases of the project.
• Must have experience with the following:
  • The ability to lead and track technical discussions regarding design and function of Automated equipment as it applies to the Automotive industry.
  • In-depth understanding of project flow, timing and processes from concept to delivery.
  • Background in PLC build/programming, Robotics or Automation cells and/or Cell installation.
• Acts as an intermediary between customer teams and Invio Controls engineers, to filter and document discussions and confirm necessary designs or changes.
• Capable of reviewing technical documentation and validating components prior or during the controls release process.
• Able to travel within North America for occasional in plant reviews. Travel does not exceed 15% of the year.
• When necessary, participate in classes and training seminars to learn new technologies and techniques deemed helpful to performance on the job.
• Other tasks and projects as assigned by leadership.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Ability to assist Controls Engineers with troubleshooting existing installations
• Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical drawings
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Good verbal and written skills
• Proven organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize and work with limited supervision
• Good presentation skills
• Ability to explain how and why specific conclusions were reached
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Experience 2 or more of the following are preferred:
  • GM Supply power
  • GCCH (EPLAN)
  • GCCS
  • GRS
  • EPP and SEP
  • NAX documentation
• Working knowledge of personal computer, keyboard, and software programs

EDUCATION

Four-year degree in engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing or Electrical) or a related field is preferred. Minimum (6) years’ experience of working with controls programming or robotics is required. Non-degreed applicants should have at least (10) years of related experience.

INVIO AUTOMATION’S CORE VALUES

• We take pride in the reliability of our team and the difficult problems we solve for customers.
• We deliver real customer value that positively impacts the lives of those around us.
• We are dependable. Relationships and trust matter.
• Our ingenuity and desire to improve lives will complement our suite of solutions.
• We strive to demonstrate that our attention to detail does not start or end with the solutions we engineer and deliver.
• We believe exceptional service is better demonstrated than said.

About the company