Senior Controls Lead Engineer - Global Automation

Dematic; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Development

Competitive Compensation And Benefits

Pay Transparency

Global Opportunities

Job summary

Dematic is seeking a seasoned Controls Lead Engineer to own the Controls Engineering scope across complex customer projects. You will lead technical execution, coordinate resources, manage risks and act as a technical authority throughout the project lifecycle.

You will collaborate with PM, Mechanical, Structures, Installation, Procurement and customers to ensure safe, high-quality delivery within schedule and cost targets, while driving continuous improvement and mentoring engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in an engineering discipline.
• 8+ years in industrial automation with team leadership.
• Strong controls engineering expertise and risk management.
• Experience with Material Control Systems (MCS).
• Amazon project experience with clear ownership of scope and interfaces.
• Knowledge of machinery directive and ISO standards.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the Controls Engineering scope across complex customer projects, ensuring delivery against objectives, requirements, quality, budget and schedule.
• Define the Controls Engineering execution strategy, resource requirements, milestones and readiness activities.
• Support sales and project handover phases with technical input, estimation, scheduling and capability assessment.
• Develop and maintain detailed Controls Engineering design and commissioning programmes aligned with other disciplines.
• Serve as the primary Controls Engineering contact for project management, site management, procurement, manufacturing, installation and customers.
• Provide technical leadership to Controls Engineering teams through planning, decision-making and risk management.
• Own and coordinate deliverables such as FDS, DOO, BOMs and installation documentation.
• Ensure quality gates, risk assessments, safety validation and site-readiness at project stages.
• Ensure transfer of technical information to customers for installation and training.
• Maintain status reporting, resource plans, schedules and cost forecasts, escalating variances.
• Coordinate interfaces with Mechanical, Structures and Installation teams.
• Conduct on-site safety audits and address installation requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement and standardization of Controls practices.
• Mentor and develop future engineering leaders and promote technical excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Industrial automation

Electrical controls

Risk management

Technical mentorship

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering

Tools

MS Project

JIRA

Job description

Dematic is seeking a seasoned Controls Lead Engineer to own the Controls Engineering scope across complex customer projects. You will lead technical execution, coordinate resources, manage risks and act as a technical authority throughout the project lifecycle.

You will collaborate with PM, Mechanical, Structures, Installation, Procurement and customers to ensure safe, high-quality delivery within schedule and cost targets, while driving continuous improvement and mentoring engineers.