Senior Automation & Controls Engineering Manager

Talently; Hightstown (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel paid

Job summary

Talently in New Jersey is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead technical delivery across complex control-system projects, mentor teams, and shape engineering standards. The role blends technical leadership with project execution and close collaboration with PM and BD to drive outcomes.

Travel to client sites may be required (up to about 50%). You will oversee architecture reviews, system integration, risk management, and ensure quality and safety compliance across engineering workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years in industrial automation, controls engineering, or systems integration.
• Advanced knowledge of control systems design, automation platforms, PLC/DCS/SCADA integration.
• Proven experience leading engineering teams and delivering complex automation projects.
• Proficiency with MS Project and managing scope, schedule, and budget.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management across technical and executive audiences.
• Commitment to quality, safety, and regulatory compliance in engineering delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery and engineering execution across multiple automation projects, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget objectives.
• Define, review, and approve system architecture and control-system designs.
• Develop and implement engineering standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with PM, BD, and stakeholders to support proposals and strategies.
• Provide guidance on engineering, operational, and financial considerations.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Automation & controls

PLC/DCS/SCADA

Budget management

Education

Bachelors in Electrical/Automation Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Talently in New Jersey is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead technical delivery across complex control-system projects, mentor teams, and shape engineering standards. The role blends technical leadership with project execution and close collaboration with PM and BD to drive outcomes.

Travel to client sites may be required (up to about 50%). You will oversee architecture reviews, system integration, risk management, and ensure quality and safety compliance across engineering workflows.