Director of Automation & Controls (PLC/SCADA)

Innovative Refrigeration Systems, Inc.; Lyndhurst (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Dental & vision

Paid vacation

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Weekly pay

Employee discounts

Job summary

Innovative Refrigeration Systems, Inc. in Lyndhurst, VA, seeks an Automation and Controls Integration Manager to lead the PLC/HMI engineering team, drive system upgrades, and expand service offerings.

You will oversee project execution from concept through commissioning, coordinating with engineering, manufacturing, and field teams to ensure on-time delivery and client satisfaction. This leadership role emphasizes hands-on technical excellence and business development, mentoring engineers,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer, or Electronics Engineering.
• 5+ years of controls engineering experience with PLC/HMI systems.
• Strong leadership and mentorship capabilities.
• Effective client and inter-team communication.
• Experience in construction or manufacturing environments.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the PLC engineering team.
• Present customized controls upgrades and facility expansions.
• Foster long-term client relationships for ongoing projects.
• Coordinate with internal departments and leadership on execution strategies.
• Schedule engineering tasks to meet deadlines.
• Develop sequences of operation per project specs.
• Troubleshoot control systems on-site and remotely.
• Travel 10–20% for client meetings and commissioning.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Client communication

PLC/HMI experience

Team management

Field service

Travel availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer/Electronics Engineering

Tools

SCADA

PLC programming tools

HMI development tools

Job description

Innovative Refrigeration Systems, Inc. in Lyndhurst, VA, seeks an Automation and Controls Integration Manager to lead the PLC/HMI engineering team, drive system upgrades, and expand service offerings.

You will oversee project execution from concept through commissioning, coordinating with engineering, manufacturing, and field teams to ensure on-time delivery and client satisfaction. This leadership role emphasizes hands-on technical excellence and business development, mentoring engineers,