Technical Project Manager (Controls & Automation)

Nix Sensor; Shelby Township (MI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Travel and expenses covered

Job summary

VOLCANIX AUTOMATION is seeking a Technical Project Manager to drive controls and automation project delivery for a large-scale advanced energy manufacturing facility in the Northeastern United States. This role requires stepping up through controls or automation engineering into project leadership, with the ability to discuss technical topics confidently with the team and client.

Responsibilities include coordinating PLC, SCADA, and robotics streams, tracking scope and milestones, and reporting

Qualifications

• 8+ years in controls or automation engineering with project management experience.
• Experience delivering automation projects in a manufacturing setting.
• Working knowledge of Ignition Platform (SCADA), Siemens PLCs (TIA Portal), Fanuc and ABB robotics.
• Depth to manage work even if not coding daily.
• Engineering or technical degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage controls and automation project delivery end-to-end.
• Coordinate engineers across PLC, SCADA, and robotics workstreams.
• Track scope, schedule, and milestones; report status to stakeholders.
• Remove blockers and keep cross-functional teams aligned.
• Support production launches and system commissioning activities.
• Ensure documentation, validation, and buy-off processes are followed.
• Manage resource planning across a multi-discipline controls team.
• Comfort working on-site in fast-paced production environments.

Skills

Controls engineering

Project management

Manufacturing automation

SCADA Ignition

Siemens PLCs

Robotics (Fanuc/ABB)

Education

Engineering degree preferred

Tools

Ignition Platform

Siemens PLCs (TIA Portal)

Fanuc/ABB robotics

Job description

VOLCANIX AUTOMATION is seeking a Technical Project Manager to drive controls and automation project delivery for a large-scale advanced energy manufacturing facility in the Northeastern United States. This role is for someone who came up through controls or automation engineering and moved into project leadership. You need to understand PLC logic, SCADA architecture, and robotic integration well enough to manage the work, catch problems early, and hold technical conversations with the team and the client. You're the person who keeps delivery on track

Responsibilities

• Manage controls and automation project delivery end-to-end
• Coordinate engineers across PLC, SCADA, and robotics workstreams
• Track scope, schedule, and milestones
• Report project status to client stakeholders
• Remove blockers and keep cross-functional teams aligned
• Support production launches and system commissioning activities
• Step into technical reviews and hold the team accountable to quality standards
• Ensure documentation, validation, and buy-off processes are followed
• Manage resource planning across a multi-discipline controls team
• Comfort working on-site in fast-paced production environments
• Strong problem-solving mindset

Required Skills

Technical Background

• 8+ years in controls or automation engineering, with project management experience
• Experience delivering automation projects in a manufacturing setting
• Working knowledge of:
  • Ignition Platform (SCADA)
  • Siemens PLCs (TIA Portal)
  • Fanuc and ABB robotics
• Enough technical depth to manage the work, even if you're not coding daily
• Engineering or technical degree preferred

Project Management

• Strong stakeholder communication and reporting skills
• Experience managing multi-discipline engineering teams on-site
• Proven ability to manage scope, schedule, and competing priorities
• PMP or equivalent certification is a plus, not a requirement

Work Authorization

We welcome candidates who are:

• Eligible for TN Visa
• Authorized to work and travel across North America

Additional Information

• Travel and work-related expenses will be covered by the company
• Work Location: Hybrid