Instrumentation and Controls Engineering Manager

SHINE Technologies, LLC.; Fitchburg (WI); On-site; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

SHINE Technologies, LLC., located in Fitchburg, Wisconsin, is seeking an Instrumentation and Controls / Electrical Engineering Manager. This role involves leading the design, development, and testing of systems for a range of engineering projects. Applicants should possess a BS in Engineering and a minimum of 10 years' experience in the field, particularly in leading teams.

The position offers a competitive annual salary of $130,000 - $165,000 plus benefits and aims at advancing technologies that will contribute to energy sustainability and medical diagnostics.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in instruments and controls or related fields.
• Experience leading an engineering team with responsibility for meeting deadlines.
• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of I&C and electrical engineers focused on control systems.
• Oversee development of digital and analog control systems.
• Collaborate with project managers to define project requirements.

Skills

Leadership and team management

Project management

Electrical power distribution

Agile project management

Communication skills

Education

BS in Engineering or related field

BS in Electrical Engineering (desirable)

Job description

Description

SHINE Technologies is immediately seeking an Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) / Electrical Engineering Manager to lead the design, development, procurement, and testing of systems used to power, control, and monitor processes. This position works as part of a collaborative team that oversees the design of the control systems and selects instruments and equipment for the SHINE facility and external customers. SHINE engineers are designing systems that will produce isotopes to help diagnose heart disease, treat cancer, and take another step closer to clean energy.

The base salary range for this position is $130,000 - $165,000 per year plus a comprehensive compensation package. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.

Duties and Responsibilities

Specific duties and responsibilities of the I&C/Electrical Engineering Manager include, but are not limited to:

• Hire, develop and lead a team of highly skilled I&C and electrical engineers focused on control systems, instruments, power supply design and installation SHINE equipment including factory implementation.
• Lead the interfaces between stakeholders and the I&C team.
• Mentor engineers in the technology, decision making, and ownership of the I&C equipment that they are responsible for.
• Collaborate with project managers and other functional managers to develop coherent project requirements, plans, schedules, and budgets aligned with strategic priorities.
• Oversee the development of digital and analog control systems, including distributed control systems (DCS), programmable automation controllers (PAC/PLC), and data acquisition systems (DAQ).
• Develop partnerships with contractors to aid the team as needed.
• Work collaboratively with other engineering disciplines to select instruments to measure process variables in the process systems.
• Update instrument specifications, calculations, and test plans to support the design, new construction, testing, commissioning, in-field troubleshooting and operation of instruments.
• Aid commissioning, turnover to Operations, and subsequent support of instruments.
• Support Business Development efforts by participating in customer interface and in supplying relevant technical information to meet customer bid requirements.

Requirements

• BS Engineering/related field or equivalent experience; advanced education and/or related certifications are a plus. BS Electrical Engineering is desirable.
• 10 plus years’ experience in instruments and controls or related, preferably leading an engineering team with responsibility for meeting strict deadlines
• Ability to lead, motivate, coach, and inspire a group of highly skilled engineers in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects/activities, prioritizing them in a way that contributes most to Company success.
• Experience in personnel management.
• Working knowledge of electrical power distribution for normal and uninterruptible power for commercial level power systems (e.g. 120VAC, 480V 3 phase, DC, etc.).
• Excellent written communication and organizational skills
• Demonstrated project management skills, with experience using project management principles, techniques, and tools including working knowledge of Agile and Waterfall style project management
• Confidence to make decisions on technical issues and the aptitude to push decision making down to the responsible engineers.
• Experience working in a highly regulated environment such as the nuclear power industry or similar is desirable
• Experience with business process in an ISO 9001 or similar environment

Eligibility for employment is conditioned on the applicant’s ability to qualify for access to information subject to U.S. Export Controls. Additionally, applicant’s eligibility may be conditioned based upon meeting the Nuclear Regulatory Commission requirements for access to Safeguards Information, which typically requires a pre-employment drug screen, fingerprinting and criminal background check.

SHINE values diversity in all its forms as a critical component of innovation, which is fundamental to our success. Every member of the SHINE community benefits from the talents and experiences of our peers, from the mutual respect we exercise, and from the responsibility we take for our actions.

SHINE Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.