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Quest Industrial · 11 hours ago

Controls Engineering Manager

Middleton, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

ProMach's Quest Industrial is seeking a talented Controls Engineering Manager to oversee and direct the controls engineering team focused on automated and robotic packaging systems. This role involves managing engineering activities, leading continuous improvement practices, and collaborating with other managers to achieve business objectives.

Industrial AutomationInformation TechnologyRoboticsSoftware

No H1B

Responsibilities

Manage all engineering activities within the controls department including resource loading, innovation, design, standards, procedures, product development, implementation, and testing

Provide direction and guidance on control system architecture, documentation and system software architecture

Lead the department in employing a culture of sustained /continuous improvement practices

Work collaboratively with fellow department managers to communicate and to solve joint challenges

Forecast and manage project hours to meet project budget and schedule

Assign staff to appropriate projects, monitor and report progress to senior leadership, and provide support and direction to deliver on schedule

Maintain staff job results by training, coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; promoting positive employee relations; planning, monitoring, and appraising performance results

Develop and communicate individual growth paths for direct reports

Take ownership in the recruitment, selection, and onboarding of direct reports

Work with senior leadership to develop both short-term and long-term business goals/objectives. Lead department direct reports to participate and support achieving the goals/objectives

Manage and communicate project labor/material WIP and forecasting costs

Provide guidance and support to the commercial applications and sales departments on potential orders

Define, develop, and implement project execution processes that employ repeatable systems for consistency in excellence

Generate and oversee risk analysis as they apply to controls systems and implement plans to mitigate the customer’s and the company’s exposure

Develop and drive key performance indicators to the highest standards of performance in safety, quality, delivery and cost

Remain abreast of new and legacy industry standards, controls component migration, and national/local electrical codes. Ensure direct reports comply with current standards and codes

As demand requires, support direct reports by assuming responsibilities in controls system design, programming, field commissioning, and field start-up

Periodically visit job sites to support direct reports in the field

Qualification

Electrical/Controls EngineeringFANUC Robotics ControlsAllen Bradley PLC ProgrammingContinuous ImprovementProject ManagementCustomer ServiceBusiness AcumenMS Office SkillsChange ManagementCommunicationTeam Leadership

Required

7+ years of experience in electrical/controls engineering or facility/equipment maintenance, with at least 2 years of progressive management experience

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Must be able to effectively communicate with a variety of internal and external audiences: subordinates, peers, members of senior management, suppliers, customers, and divisional peers

Proven experience organizing and prioritizing projects in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented business environment

Demonstrated ability to take initiative and ownership with focus on continuous improvement

Effective change management skills, including the ability to gain buy-in and ensure sustained improvement

Proven ability to mentor, coach and provide direction to a team of employees with a track record of motivating and engaging a team to produce the best results possible

Demonstrated ability to foster customer service disposition and sense of professionalism for self and team

Solid understanding of the organization's business operations and industry. Demonstrated business acumen

Demonstrated ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret. Able to define a problem, gather data to draw conclusions, and develop appropriate plans to address

Relevant experience working with a Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) system

Advanced MS Office skills

Ability to travel approximately 25% of time

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in an engineering or technical field preferred

Previous experience working with FANUC robotics controls and experience programming in robotic automation preferred

Allen Bradley RS Logix 5000PLC programming knowledge, Allen Bradley Factory Talk programming knowledge, and Allen Bradley Servo Control experience preferred