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LogistiQ · 3 months ago

Director, Controls Engineering Solutions, New Product Development Engineering

Port Clinton, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

20+ years exp

LogistiQ Integration Solutions is a dynamic and rapidly growing conveyor system integrator dedicated to providing turn-key innovative solutions to the retail, ecommerce & distribution market. As the Director of Controls Engineering, you will lead a multidisciplinary team in the development, testing, and deployment of control systems for custom automation and material handling solutions, ensuring project success and fostering a high-performance team culture.

IndustrialMachinery ManufacturingProduct DesignWholesale

Responsibilities

Inspire and lead a high-performing team of controls engineers and technicians, fostering a culture built on collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement

Drive alignment across departments by building strong relationships and actively partnering with peers to ensure engineering strategies support broader business goals

Champion cross-functional teamwork, modeling integrity, professionalism, and clear communication to elevate team performance and cohesion at every level

Coordinate seamlessly with Global Engineering and resource partners to meet aggressive timelines and ensure consistent project execution

Foster a growth environment through coaching, mentorship, and clear development paths for engineers and technicians. Promote a team culture that values diverse perspectives, psychological safety, and continuous feedback

Own the full spectrum of electrical design, from hardware selection (PLCs, drives, sensors, safety components) to panel layouts and detailed wiring schematics

Standardize design practices across platforms to enhance scalability, safety, and quality across all controls systems

Establish best-in-class documentation, including BOMs, schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals to ensure repeatability and accuracy

Lead design governance, managing ECNs, document control, and drafting standards to maintain engineering discipline and drive efficiency

Lead efforts to modularize existing control code and system designs, enabling rapid deployment, easy maintenance, and scalable product architecture across projects

Lead the end-to-end execution of custom controls systems for conveyor and material handling solutions, ensuring seamless integration of hardware, layout, and system design

Translate specs into execution by interpreting schematics and customer requirements, and clearly communicating solutions across internal and external stakeholders

Own project outcomes—ensuring all controls deliverables meet quality, cost, and timeline targets while aligning with customer expectations and safety standards

Support early-stage engineering by partnering with sales and applications teams to evaluate feasibility, guide hardware strategy, and shape winning system concepts

Develop and communicate a compelling controls engineering roadmap that aligns with future product growth, operational efficiency goals, and LogistiQ’s long-term vision

Work hand-in-hand with manufacturing to ensure precision in panel builds, wiring, and component layout—supporting quality and efficiency from the shop floor to the field

Provide real-time engineering support during product launches and updates, troubleshooting technical issues and ensuring BOMs, routings, and documentation are production-ready

Bridge the gap between engineering and operations, aligning teams around schedules, deliverables, and production readiness to maintain executional momentum

Lead improvement initiatives that enhance system performance, design efficiency, hardware selection, and long-term serviceability of products

Own critical engineering processes, from ECNs and design releases to document control and drafting standards—ensuring precision, consistency, and compliance

Make confident, timely decisions, backed by internal standards and expert input, to remove roadblocks and accelerate engineering throughput

Drive innovation initiatives, including concept development, IP identification, and collaboration with R&D teams to influence long-term controls strategy and platform architecture

Oversee daily engineering workflows, ensuring teams stay focused, aligned, and productive

Support hiring and onboarding of new team members, providing training that accelerates integration and performance

Deliver meaningful feedback through structured evaluations, while managing performance, discipline, and growth in partnership with HR and company policy

Qualification

Electrical schematicsIndustrial hardware selectionControls software expertiseProject leadershipAutoCAD ElectricalEPLANBOM generationNEC complianceContinuous improvementTechnical communicationTeam leadershipCross-functional collaboration

Required

Proficiency in creating and reviewing electrical schematics, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams using AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or equivalent

Deep knowledge of industrial hardware selection including PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, safety components, sensors, relays, and circuit protection

Deep domain knowledge of NEC, Electrical Standards for Industrial Machinery, and UL regulatory compliance

Understanding of control panel fabrication processes and wiring best practices

Experience supporting manufacturing processes, BOM generation, ECN processes, and product release documentation

Expert in multiple PLCs (AB is primary), HMIs, and other controls software

Competent communicator of both technical and nontechnical information to large groups of cross functional colleagues

Ability to maintain positive and professional working relationships with all staff at all levels of organization

Skilled at providing insightful, accurate, data or experience driven technical peer review in the design process

Cable of deploying a team of resources to complete multiple projects on time with high accuracy

PhD in Controls, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical Engineering field

20+ years of experience in controls or electrical engineering, with a proven track record of strategic leadership and innovation

Minimum of 15 years in a senior leadership role, including experience leading cross-functional engineering teams and driving enterprise-level initiatives

Highly Skilled with Auto CAD Electrical and/or E-Plan

Highly Skilled with Rockwell Studio 5000

Proficient in Microsoft Excel