Automation Controls Engineering Manager

Randstad USA; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad USA in Central New Jersey is seeking an Automation Controls Engineering Manager to oversee process control systems across multiple facilities worldwide. You will lead a small team of four to five automation engineers and drive project execution from design to commissioning.

The role requires extensive experience with PLCs, SCADA, instrumentation, and controls in chemical manufacturing, with a Bachelor’s degree and a willingness to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a small team of automation engineers.
• Strong background in process control systems for chemical manufacturing.
• Bachelor's degree required; extensive PLC/SCADA experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee process control systems across new and existing facilities worldwide.
• Manage a team of four to five automation engineers in Central New Jersey and Asia.
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs across multiple platforms (Opto, Allen Bradley, DCS, Siemens, etc.).
• Integrate sensors, valves, and pumps into chemical manufacturing processes.
• Guide, lead and troubleshoot systems globally, as needed to support the team.

Skills

Manager

Automation

Project Management

Engineering

Manufacturing

Controls

PLC

Instrumentation

Process Control

SCADA

Education

Bachelors

Job description

Job Summary

Seeking an Automation Controls Engineering Manager for a high growth chemical manufacturing client in Central NJ. This role will assume responsibility for all process control systems across new and existing facilities worldwide and manage a small team of four to five engineers.

Full W-2 benefits, exceptional bonus potential and relocation assistance are availble for qualified candidates.

location: Piscataway, New Jersey

job type: Permanent

salary: $150,000 - 190,000 per year

work hours: 8am to 4pm

education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

• Oversee process control systems across new and existing facilities worldwide
• Manage a team of four to five automation engineers located in Central New Jersey and Asia
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs across multiple platforms (Opto, Allen Bradley, DCS, Siemens, etc.)
• Integrate sensors, valves, and pumps into chemical manufacturing processes
• Guide, lead and troubleshoot systems globally, as needed to support the team

Qualifications

• Experience level: Experienced
• Minimum 10 years of experience
• Education: Bachelors (required)

Skills

• Manager (3 years of experience is required)
• Automation
• Project Management
• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Controls
• PLC
• Automation
• Instrumentation
• Process Control
• SCADA (3 years of experience is preferred)

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.