Controls Engineering Manager

Our client is seeking a Controls Engineering Manager to join our growing team in Columbus, Ohio. This is an on-site position requiring up to 25% travel.

Summary:

As the Controls Engineering Manager, you will lead a dedicated team of Controls and Electrical Engineers. Your role will involve validating cost accuracy in system concepts during the quotation phase and ensuring that all company and customer projects adhere to established timelines and final budget constraints. You will guide the design, development, testing, and commissioning of control systems for our projects, steering the team through technical complexities to ensure innovative solutions align with customer needs and company standards.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the controls engineering team across all project phases, ensuring the production of necessary documentation such as Bill of Materials (BOMs), control schematics, software programs, and operational manuals
• Foster a collaborative environment with other engineering disciplines, as well as the mechanical and electrical build teams, to deliver projects that meet our quality benchmarks within agreed timelines
• Interface with the sales department to outline control specifications for new projects
• Direct the strategic planning of the controls engineering department to achieve corporate objectives in new product design, development, and the refinement of existing product lines
• Mentor the team in controls engineering best practices, establish project priorities, and conduct design reviews along with regular performance evaluations
• Ensure that control system designs comply with engineering principles, company standards, customer specifications, and industry norms
• Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support the team and projects

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred
• At least 8 years of experience in a technology-driven industry, with a focus on control systems
• Innovative thinking with the ability to quickly identify issues and formulate effective solutions
•  In-depth technical expertise in control logic, programming languages like C++, and systems including HMI, SCADA, VFDs, servo/motion control, and robotics
• Proficiency in computer software, particularly Office365, and familiarity with engineering tools such as AutoCAD Electrical, Motoman Inform, ABB Robot Studio, RSLogix, Cognex In-sight Explorer, and Indusoft
• Strong leadership capabilities and a commitment to ensuring customer satisfaction
• Ability to work onsite and travel up to 25% as required