Senior Controls Project Manager - On-Site Modesto

Factory Technologies, Inc.; Modesto (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401K with company contributions

Vacation/holiday pay

Job summary

Factory Technologies, Inc. in Modesto, CA seeks a Project Manager to lead automation projects, coordinate budgets, schedules and client communications. The role combines development work in an office environment with on-site client support in Modesto.

You will mentor junior staff, ensure project profitability, and drive initiatives across controls integration using major PLC/SCADA platforms. The ideal candidate has BS or 10+ years experience in controls integration, exceptional communication,

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or Mechatronics Engineering or 10+ years equivalent relevant controls integration experience.
• Development of project budgets, proposals, schedules and presentations.
• Ensure projects meet stated objectives in terms of project scope, time, and profitability.
• Conduct/lead project meetings.
• Development of function descriptions for automation projects.
• Specification of automation components and software.
• Lead and mentor a project team using effective problem-solving techniques to accomplish company and project goals.
• Be an ambassador of our company brand.
• Maintain relationships with established customers and develop new relationships with new customers.
• Support the execution of strategic initiatives.
• Possess expert level knowledge in PLC/HMI programming and systems integration in industrial applications using various Allen-Bradley, Schneider, GE and Siemens platforms.
• Strong competency in using Rockwell Automation products, WonderWare and Inductive Automation HMI/SCADA software.
• Must be able to read and generate P&ID’s, flow diagrams and electrical schematics.
• Advanced knowledge of networking and communication protocols, such as but not limited to, EtherNet, Asi, Modbus, IO-Link, ControlNet and DeviceNet.
• High level knowledge of process instrumentation and VFD’s.
• Excellent communication skills; oral, written and listening.
• High level knowledge of, or interest in, mechanical systems and manufacturing equipment.
• Must be able to work unsupervised and as part of a team as required.
• Flexibility when required to work outside of normal business hours as required by client’s needs.
• General knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean DMV record.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project budgets, proposals, schedules and presentations.
• Ensure projects meet stated objectives in terms of scope, time and profitability.
• Conduct or lead project meetings.
• Develop function descriptions for automation projects.
• Specify automation components and software.
• Lead and mentor a project team to accomplish company and project goals.
• Be an ambassador of the company brand and maintain customer relationships.
• Support the execution of strategic initiatives.
• Possess expert knowledge in PLC/HMI programming and systems integration across major platforms.
• Read and generate P&ID’s, flow diagrams and electrical schematics.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Leadership

Problem-solving

Time management

Adaptability

Client relationships

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or Mechatronics Engineering or 10+ years relevant experience

Tools

Rockwell Automation

WonderWare

Inductive Automation HMI/SCADA

PLC/HMI programming

Job description

Factory Technologies, Inc. in Modesto, CA seeks a Project Manager to lead automation projects, coordinate budgets, schedules and client communications. The role combines development work in an office environment with on-site client support in Modesto.

You will mentor junior staff, ensure project profitability, and drive initiatives across controls integration using major PLC/SCADA platforms. The ideal candidate has BS or 10+ years experience in controls integration, exceptional communication,