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CONVERGIX Automation Solutions · 5 days ago

Controls Project Lead

Bridgman, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

CONVERGIX Automation Solutions is a global automation systems integrator committed to solving unique challenges in industrial automation. As a Controls Project Lead, you will provide expertise in project management and engineering guidance, ensuring successful project delivery while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance processes and standards.

ManufacturingRobotics

Responsibilities

Provide expertise and guidance to the engineering team during the early project stages to develop functional specifications and set design direction

Design and develop code for automation equipment (PLCs, HMIs, Industrial Robots, Vision Systems) aligning with functional requirements and Convergix's internal programming standards

Leads the team (Electrical, Controls, & Robotics leads) through the development of task lists with estimated hours and sets milestones based on the schedule (trained)

Responsible for project performance, by acting as the Controls Project Lead, with respect to achieving/defining functional targets, meeting/beating project budgets, ensuring on-time delivery of scope, and delivering an extraordinary customer experience

Responsible for driving the best controls solution to meet the functional requirements of the projects by applying best practices and standards while working with the cross-functional team

Drive high engineering excellence into projects through the application of critical thinking, judgement, and strong risk management strategies

Drive controls specific project meetings (offline programming reviews, design reviews, Stage-Gates, etc), as led by the Controls Project Lead, to articulate risks, challenges, and approaches to gain confidence from internal teams and the customer

Support project status updates, forecasting, and issues/risks to the Project Manager or Controls Leadership proactively, while proposing developing plans to ensure successful projects

Support coaching and mentoring of project team members success through active oversight of Offline programming, Commissioning, Product testing, deliverables, and cross-functional support

Assist the mechanical and electrical design teams in the selection, testing, and integration of hardware such as robots, motion controllers, sensors, and vision systems

Perform any additional reasonable tasks as required

Qualification

PLC ProgrammingRobotics DesignSchematic DesignSystem DesignProject ManagementAccountabilityCustomer InterfaceLeadershipIntegrityCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (four-year college or university) or two to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Physical ability to lift at least 25lbs, work safely on ladders, narrow walkways, and man lifts

Have experience leading schematic design, HMI, PLC, or GDU developments

Be proficient in one of the following: Schematic Creation, PLC Programming, System Design, Robotics Design and Programming

Accuracy – Reporting; Ability to track and maintain budgets, forecasting, progress reporting and other administrative functions

Timely – can complete repeated tasks in timely manner

Leadership - Can hold peers and leaders accountable to deadlines and deliverables

Accountability – Accepts personal responsibility for actions

Integrity– Is open, honest and has consistency of character

Customer – Can interface directly with the PM, executive leadership team, and customer in a professional manner

People – Is collaborative and works well on a team, and knows how to celebrate a win

Ambition – A healthy desire to improve and grow