Controls Project Manager — Factory Automation & Robotics

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

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.