An established automation business is looking for a Controls Engineering Manager to lead controls delivery across conveyor and automated handling projects for the automotive industry. This role combines technical leadership, team development and project oversight. You'll guide engineering decisions, support engineers through complex challenges and work closely with customers to deliver reliable automation systems. What you'll do Lead controls engineering activities from initial specification and design through programming, commissioning and customer handover. Manage engineering priorities, resources and schedules across multiple projects. Review PLC/HMI software, electrical designs and technical documentation to ensure customer requirements are met. Provide technical guidance and mentoring to controls engineers, supporting consistent engineering standards. Work closely with mechanical engineering, project management and installation teams to coordinate delivery. Act as a key technical contact for customers, resolving issues and managing changes to controls requirements. Support commissioning and troubleshooting, helping the team resolve issues during installation and startup. Improve engineering processes, software standards and project documentation. What you'll need Strong controls engineering experience within conveyor systems, materials handling or industrial automation. Experience leading engineers or taking technical ownership of controls projects. Hands-on knowledge of PLC/HMI programming, electrical controls and system commissioning. Experience delivering automation projects to automotive customers and working to customer engineering standards. The ability to review technical work, solve problems and balance competing project priorities. Strong communication skills and confidence working directly with customers and internal teams. Interested? Apply to discuss the opportunity in more detail.

Pay:

$100,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program

Work Location:

In person