Project Leader Engineering II (PLC/Controls)

Lead cross-functional engineering teams in transforming sold projects into fully realized, high-performing system designs. Act as the technical authority and primary liaison between engineering teams, customers, and internal stakeholders to drive successful project outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from concept through customer handover, ensuring strong technical execution, positive financial performance, and overall project success.
• Oversee complete system design activities, including hardware systems, network architecture, software development (PLC and/or PC-based systems), electrical installation, component integration, commissioning, and testing.
• Ensure system functionality, technical accuracy, and quality across all material handling solutions.
• Develop and maintain detailed engineering project plans and schedules; monitor progress and provide regular updates.
• Coordinate engineering activities with the Project Manager, Site Manager, subcontractors, and other key stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely across the value chain to ensure aligned, efficient, and seamless project execution.
• Create and maintain functional system specifications, interface specifications, and high-level test plans (FAT, SAT, CAT), including validation activities.
• Manage all engineering-related project information and ensure proper documentation control and archiving.
• Provide clear, consistent progress reports — including risks, issues, and opportunities — to the Project Manager and Engineering Manager.
• Monitor and control engineering budgets throughout the project lifecycle.
• Perform health and safety analyses and coordinate safety-related activities during the engineering phase.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working on large-scale material handling systems.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% or as required by project milestones.
• Proactive, hands-on, and self-directed work style.
• Strong problem-solving skills, especially under pressure.
• Ability to balance quality, schedule, cost, scope, and resources effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to lead specialized teams on complex technical projects.
• Ability to motivate, mentor, and support team members.
• Basic understanding of mechanical installation and design standards.
• Working knowledge of controls engineering principles.
• Familiarity with electrical installation and design standards.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management certification or relevant project management experience.
• Technical background in material handling processes and applicable industry standards.
• Advanced knowledge of software testing methodologies.
• Leadership experience managing project teams and contributing to people development.