Manager, Industrial Controls Engineering

About the role

For our client, we are seeking a Manager, Industrial Controls Engineering to join the team of a leader in the Manufacturing & Automotive space. This role will lead a team of controls engineers responsible for delivering PLC software and industrial automation solutions across multiple projects. The manager will provide technical direction, support project execution, and help ensure control systems are designed for performance, reliability, and maintainability. This is a highly collaborative position that partners closely with engineering and project stakeholders to manage milestones, risks, and technical tradeoffs. The ideal candidate will bring deep hands-on experience in industrial controls, automation, and software development for manufacturing environments, along with proven people leadership skills. Success in this role will come from balancing technical oversight with team development, while driving disciplined engineering practices and high-quality delivery. Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 6-8 PLC R&D Controls Engineers, offering guidance and technical direction
• Lead delivery of PLC software milestones for various projects
• Conduct performance reviews, goal-setting, and career development for team members
• Communicate project status, risks, and technical tradeoffs to stakeholders
• Oversee prototyping, testing, validation, and documentation of control systems and electrical designs
• Ensure high-quality and maintainable PLC software design
• Promote modular programming, version control, and diagnostics best practices

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 7 years in industrial automation and controls engineering with people management experience
• Hands-on expertise with Rockwell Automation PLCs, Motion Control, Safety PLCs, OT networking, and industrial communication protocols
• Experience with HMI/SCADA development, preferably using Ignition software
• Familiarity with AI-assisted PLC development and simulation tools

Pay

Compensation: $149,000+ annually

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Disability coverage
• 401K retirement plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Expenses reimbursed bi-weekly