Lead PLC Controls Engineering Manager

Symbotic

United States

On-site

USD 149,000 - 205,000

Full time

35 hours ago

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Job summary

Symbotic is seeking a Manager of Industrial Controls Engineering in the United States to lead a team of PLC R&D Controls Engineers and own PLC software milestones across multiple projects and programs.

This role blends hands-on engineering with people management, project accountability, and cross-functional collaboration, driving best practices in modular programming, version control, diagnostics, and automated testing.

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Automation/Mechatronics or related field.
Minimum 7 years in industrial automation and people management.
Hands-on with Rockwell PLC platforms, motion control, safety PLC systems.
Experience with HMI/SCADA and Ignition software preferred.
Exposure to AI-assisted PLC code development and digital twins.

Responsibilities

Directly manage a team of 6-8 PLC R&D Controls Engineers, providing day-to-day guidance and technical direction.
Own delivery of PLC software milestones across multiple projects and programs.
Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, goal setting, and career development planning.
Communicate status, risks, and technical tradeoffs clearly to stakeholders.
Lead prototyping, testing, validation, and documentation of new control system concepts and electrical designs.
Ensure high-quality, reliable, and maintainable PLC software design.
Promote best practices in modular programming, version control, diagnostics, and documentation.
Drive adoption of AI assisted programming, simulation, Digital Twins, and automated testing.
Support troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for complex or high-impact issues.