System 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

Salary: $150,000-$180,000 + Bonus, Benefits and Travel Paid

About the Company / The Opportunity:

Join a dynamic company in the control systems and automation industry that delivers advanced automation and control-system solutions for industrial, energy, life sciences, and mission-critical clients. This Engineering Manager role offers the opportunity to lead technical delivery across complex control-system projects, shape engineering standards and practices, and mentor high-performing teams while partnering with project management and business development to drive successful outcomes. The position blends technical leadership, project execution, and people development and may require travel to customer sites as project needs dictate.

Responsibilities:

• Lead technical delivery and engineering execution across multiple automation and control-system projects simultaneously, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget objectives are met.
• Define, review, and approve system architecture and control-system designs, driving robust integration strategies and technical decisions.
• Develop and implement company-wide engineering design philosophies, standards, and best practices to improve quality and consistency.
• Collaborate with project managers, business development, and stakeholders to support technical proposals, presentations, and solution strategies.
• Provide expert technical guidance to project teams on engineering, operational, and financial considerations, including risk mitigation.
• Ensure adherence to quality management systems, safety standards, and continuous improvement in engineering workflows and documentation.
• Lead, mentor, and develop engineering staff, managing workloads, performance feedback, staffing, and career progression.

Must-Have Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline.
• Typically 10+ years of experience in industrial automation, controls engineering, or systems integration environments.
• Advanced knowledge of control systems design, automation platforms, PLC/DCS/SCADA integration, and industrial system integration principles.
• Proven experience leading engineering teams and delivering complex automation projects.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project and strong ability to manage scope, schedule, and budget.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and executive audiences.
• Commitment to quality, safety, and regulatory compliance in engineering delivery.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Professional Engineering (PE) license, PMP, or relevant industry certifications (e.g., ISA).
• Hands-on experience with major PLC and control platforms (e.g., Rockwell, Siemens, Honeywell, Emerson).
• Familiarity with contract management, commercial considerations, and proposal development.
• Willingness and ability to travel to client sites as project needs require (up to ~50%).