Lead Control Engineer

Sterling Engineering; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Engineering in Indianapolis, IN, seeks a Controls Engineering Supervisor to lead a team of controls engineers across North America, driving project execution and technical excellence. You will mentor engineers, manage escalations with customers, coordinate with engineering, service, installation, and sales teams, and ensure safe, compliant delivery of automation projects.

The role emphasizes strong communication, budgeting, scheduling, and continuous process improvements to meet client

Qualifications

• Experience in controls engineering, automation, or a related technical field.
• Proven ability to lead or supervise technical engineering teams.
• Strong understanding of industrial controls systems and automation.
• Experience with equipment installations, commissioning, troubleshooting, and upgrades.
• Ability to manage customer escalations and complex technical projects.
• Experience with project planning, budgeting, and resource management.
• Strong communication and customer relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Controls Engineers and technical personnel.
• Manage team performance, KPIs, and departmental goals.
• Serve as the primary technical contact for customer projects and escalations.
• Oversee technical support for equipment installations, commissioning, troubleshooting, and upgrades.
• Coordinate with engineering, service, installation, and sales teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, resources, and deliverables.
• Support technical quotations, project scopes, and customer meetings.
• Maintain technical documentation, procedures, and quality standards.
• Drive continuous improvement, customer satisfaction, and departmental performance.
• Promote workplace safety and ensure compliance with applicable requirements.

Skills

Controls engineering

Industrial automation

Team leadership

Customer relationship management

Electrical engineering

Project management

Problem-solving

Communication

Job description

We are seeking a Controls Engineering Supervisor to lead a team of Controls Engineers supporting customers throughout North America.

This role focuses on team leadership, customer relationships, technical escalations, and project execution. The ideal candidate has a background in controls engineering or industrial automation, with experience leading technical teams and overseeing customer projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Controls Engineers and technical personnel.
• Manage team performance, KPIs, and departmental goals.
• Serve as the primary technical contact for customer projects and escalations.
• Oversee technical support for equipment installations, commissioning, troubleshooting, and upgrades.
• Coordinate with engineering, service, installation, and sales teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, resources, and deliverables.
• Support technical quotations, project scopes, and customer meetings.
• Maintain technical documentation, procedures, and quality standards.
• Drive continuous improvement, customer satisfaction, and departmental performance.
• Promote workplace safety and ensure compliance with applicable requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in controls engineering, automation, electrical engineering, or a related technical field.
• Previous experience leading or supervising technical engineering teams.
• Strong understanding of industrial controls systems and automation.
• Experience with equipment installations, commissioning, troubleshooting, and upgrades.
• Ability to manage customer escalations and complex technical projects.
• Experience with project planning, budgeting, and resource management.
• Strong communication, customer relationship, and problem-solving skills.

What This Role Offers

• Leadership responsibility over a North American engineering team.
• Exposure to custom industrial equipment and automation technologies.
• Direct customer interaction and cross-functional project involvement.
• Opportunity to improve engineering processes and team performance.