Lead, Controls Systems Integration

barrywehmiller; Nanuet (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Design Group seeks a Manager, Controls System Integration to lead a team of electrical and controls engineers on complex manufacturing projects. You will drive lifecycle delivery from conception to start-up, coordinating with clients and internal teams to ensure high-quality results.

The role requires deep expertise in electrical schematics, PLC programming, HMI/SCADA, OT networks, and virtual infrastructure, with a focus on mentoring staff and expanding our control systems practice.

Qualifications

• Nine years of combined technical and people management experience.
• Experience overseeing design, engineering, and programming of integrated manufacturing systems.
• Ability to develop electrical schematics, PLC programming, and HMI/SCADA.
• Experience developing OT networks and virtual infrastructure.
• Ability to support proposal development.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent leadership, teamwork, and mentoring abilities.
• Willingness to travel for project requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of electrical and controls engineers across multiple industries/sectors through the entire project life cycle including conception, proposal, specification, development, integration, testing, and start-up
• Define complex solutions for multiple system integration projects, assign teams, monitor and support projects, create and support technical standards, and handle project scheduling, planning, and oversight
• Interface with project teams and clients to ensure alignment with project objectives
• Undertake recruiting responsibilities
• Manage, motivate, and mentor the team; develop training objectives and strategies
• Coordinate project workloads and activities; work with regional offices to help develop and modify methods and procedures
• Clearly and effectively communicate project updates
• Make an impact day-to-day with your skills and expertise, strengthening that relationship with our clients and team

Skills

Project management

Electrical schematics

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

OT network deployment

Proposal development

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Leadership mentoring

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or related field

Job description

Design Group seeks a Manager, Controls System Integration to lead a team of electrical and controls engineers on complex manufacturing projects. You will drive lifecycle delivery from conception to start-up, coordinating with clients and internal teams to ensure high-quality results.

The role requires deep expertise in electrical schematics, PLC programming, HMI/SCADA, OT networks, and virtual infrastructure, with a focus on mentoring staff and expanding our control systems practice.