Controls Engineering Manager
Create a Roadmap for the Direction of the Controls Engineering Function
Support multi-site engineering activities
Our client is a global industrial manufacturing company with operations across North America and international markets.
Job Description
Lead the overall vision, structure, and direction of the controls engineering function across North American operations.
Establish and maintain engineering standards, processes, and governance related to automation and machine controls.
Drive consistency in controls architecture, including PLCs, HMIs, motion systems, safety controls, software platforms, and industrial networking.
Evaluate and implement emerging technologies that improve product performance, reliability, and operational efficiency.
Serve as the organization's senior technical resource for automation and controls-related initiatives.
Partner with engineering, manufacturing, operations, project management, field service, and commercial teams to support business objectives.
Provide guidance on complex technical challenges, root cause investigations, and corrective action plans.
Build and mentor high-performing engineering teams through talent development, coaching, succession planning, and workforce strategy.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on automation, digital transformation, connectivity, and data-driven decision making.
Support multi-site engineering activities and travel periodically throughout North America.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Minimum 10 years of experience in industrial automation, controls engineering, machine design, or capital equipment environments.
Minimum 5 years of leadership experience managing engineering teams or technical organizations.
Demonstrated success creating and deploying controls standards for complex industrial systems.
Strong expertise in:
PLC programming and architecture
Human Machine Interfaces (HMI)
Motion and servo control systems
Industrial networking and communications
Machine safety systems
Variable frequency drives (VFDs)
Experience with major automation platforms such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or comparable technologies.
Experience supporting multiple facilities, product lines, or geographically dispersed engineering teams.
What's on Offer
Salary: $130,000 - $150,000
Comprehensive health and insurance benefits
Paid Vacation time
401k with company match available
Job summary
Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector: Operations Management
Industry: Industrial / Manufacturing
Where: Groton
Contract Type: Permanent
Consultant name: Marios Peripanos
Job Reference: JN-092026-7094761