Project Leader Engineering II (PLC/Controls)

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.

Project Planning & Coordination

• Develop and maintain detailed engineering project plans and schedules; monitor progress and provide regular updates.
• Collaborate closely across the value chain to ensure aligned, efficient, and seamless project execution.

Documentation & Reporting

• 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.

Budget & Safety

• Maintain and control engineering budgets throughout the project lifecycle.
• Perform health and safety analyses and coordinate safety-related activities during the engineering phase.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to lead specialized teams on complex technical projects.
• Ability to balance quality, schedule, cost, scope, and resources effectively.
• 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.
• Tech 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.