Senior Automation & Controls Leader: PLC/SCADA & Growth

Innovative Refrigeration Systems; Lyndhurst (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Dental & vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid vacation

Holidays

Employee discounts

Career development

Job summary

Innovative Refrigeration Systems is seeking an Automation & Controls Integration Manager to lead the PLC/HMI engineering team, drive controls upgrades, and foster key client relationships in a fast-paced industrial setting.

The role combines technical leadership with business development, requiring 5+ years in controls engineering, a bachelor’s degree, and the ability to travel 10–20% to support projects across North America. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Electrical, Computer, or Electronics Engineering.
• 5+ years experience in controls engineering.
• Experience with PLC/HMI systems.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Experience in construction/manufacturing environments.
• Willingness to travel 10–20%.

Responsibilities

• Lead PLC engineering team and mentor staff.
• Develop and deploy PLC/HMI control solutions per project specs.
• Drive controls upgrades and facility expansions to win new work.
• Coordinate with internal teams and leadership for project execution.
• Support on-site and remote troubleshooting.
• Travel as needed (10–20%).

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team mentorship

Project management

Client relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer, or Electronics Engineering

Tools

PLC/HMI programming

SCADA systems

Electrical drawing tools

Job description

Innovative Refrigeration Systems is seeking an Automation & Controls Integration Manager to lead the PLC/HMI engineering team, drive controls upgrades, and foster key client relationships in a fast-paced industrial setting.

The role combines technical leadership with business development, requiring 5+ years in controls engineering, a bachelor’s degree, and the ability to travel 10–20% to support projects across North America. Competitive salary and benefits offered.