Engineering Controls Manager

Turner Mining Group; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an experienced Engineering Controls Manager to lead their Systems Engineering team. This pivotal role involves managing a team of engineers while driving technical strategy and innovation. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in engineering, with over a decade of experience in electric machines and controls. You will be responsible for coordinating projects, developing product specifications, and ensuring effective communication with clients. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects in a dynamic environment, where your expertise will directly impact product development and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of engineering experience with a focus on electric machines and controls.
• Proven ability to manage product lifecycle and develop product roadmaps.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of control system engineers and manage project activities.
• Translate customer needs into actionable engineering plans.

Skills

Engineering Management

Project Management

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Business Acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in Science or Business Administration

Tools

ERP Systems

Microsoft Office

Engineering Simulators

Job description

Description

Our Systems Engineering team is seeking an experienced Engineering Controls Manager to serve as a senior member of the engineering management team. The role involves managing a team of control system engineers, driving technical strategy, innovation, product delivery, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical, leadership skills, and business acumen.

This position is based in Indianapolis!

Essential Functions:

1. Communicate regularly with customers' engineering teams to discuss capabilities, applications, requirements, and coordinate project activities.
2. Maintain broad knowledge of controls, power conversion, and their applications across industries and equipment.
3. Manage projects independently, including estimating costs, resources, and timelines.
4. Translate customer needs into actionable plans.
5. Stay updated on industry technologies and trends.
6. Conduct competitive analysis on pricing, products, and market positioning.
7. Contribute to product strategies and roadmaps.
8. Develop product requirements and specifications in collaboration with stakeholders.
9. Apply strong problem-solving and project management skills.
10. Develop and uphold engineering standards and processes.
11. Prioritize projects within the engineering group and manage the project pipeline.
12. Define product and growth strategies in partnership with Business Development and Product Development teams.
13. Coordinate new product launches through the Stage Gate Process.
14. Manage departmental budgets and project costs effectively.
15. Execute tasks efficiently to serve customers and meet corporate goals.

Requirements

• Education & Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Controls, Power, Software, Physics, or Computer Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Master’s degree in Science or Business Administration preferred.
• Over 10 years of engineering experience.
• More than 15 years of industry experience.
• At least 10 years in electric machines, drives, controls, or systems.

• Additional Requirements:
• Extensive knowledge of drives, controls, and rotating electric machines.
• Experience with industrial/machine control theory and mining machine systems.
• Experience managing product lifecycle and translating customer requirements into product specifications.
• Proven ability to develop and implement product roadmaps.
• Strong business acumen and communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and multitasking skills.
• Experience with engineering tools like simulators, virtual prototyping, and statistical analysis.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to exercise initiative and make decisions on non-routine duties.
• Ability to travel overnight, including internationally.