Engineering Manager

Company

Tri‑Phase Automation is a unique distributor with over 25 years of experience in the automation industry, serving manufacturing companies in Wisconsin and Northern Illinois. The company offers a wide range of products and services, supported by degreed engineers who act as extensions of customers’ engineering teams to reduce risk, lower costs, and provide value‑added solutions.

About the role

The Engineering Manager leads the engineering and design departments, which include application engineers, electrical and mechanical designers, and project management staff. This role ensures that external customers receive the necessary pre‑ and post‑sales support and that internal documentation and procedures support other departments.

Responsibilities

• Manage application engineers, designers, and project managers for all new projects.
• Mentor and coordinate training for engineers to deepen technical understanding of Tri‑Phase products and solutions.
• Design, implement, and refine processes for accurate quoting, documentation, project management, and design work.
• Coordinate with the sales leader to provide pre‑sales solution development and post‑sales project support.
• Assign tasks, provide training, and assess needs of staff.
• Oversee technical onboarding training for application engineers, designers, and salespeople.
• Collaborate with engineers and designers to develop demo systems for sales.
• Support the Project Manager on larger engineering and prototyping projects.
• Allocate resources across projects, sales demands, and other priorities.
• Ensure critical projects stay on track and resolve issues as needed.
• Maintain an employee‑focused, solution‑oriented culture.
• Participate in higher‑level management planning and strategy meetings.

Qualifications

• 6–7 years of experience in the automation field with exposure to a variety of technologies and applications.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Highly technical mindset.
• Degree in electrical, mechanical, or related engineering discipline.
• Strong organizational, communication, and listening skills.
• Ability to problem‑solve and demonstrate critical thinking.

Benefits

• Employee ownership program across Flow Control Group portfolio companies.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (among other plans).
• Competitive 401(k) matching program.
• Paid time off, holidays, and parental leave.
• Employee referral program.
• Access to FCG University with over 80,000 training courses.
• Career growth opportunities, mentorship, and custom training programs.