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Engineering Manager Industrial Automation & Controls
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BlackStar
Corona, CA (In Person)
$140,000 Salary, Full-Time
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Engineering Manager - Industrial Automation & Controls BlackStar - 4.8 Corona, CA Job Details Full-time $130,000 - $150,000 a year 21 hours ago Benefits Profit sharing Relocation assistance Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Industrial equipment design CAD software Controlling experience Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering Electrical instrumentation HMI Software Design engineering Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) Productivity software Manufacturing Manufacturing company experience Cross-functional communication Senior leadership Electrical control system design Full Job Description Position Summary We are seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead Mechanical and Electrical Engineering teams for a growing industrial capital-equipment manufacturer. This role is responsible for engineering strategy, automation systems, product development, technical leadership, and cross-functional execution from design through manufacturing and commissioning. The ideal candidate has strong experience designing and manufacturing industrial capital equipment, combined with deep hands-on expertise in PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and industrial controls. Key Responsibilities Lead Mechanical and Electrical Engineering departments (5+ engineers) Drive engineering strategy, product innovation, R D, and continuous improvement Partner with Sales, Project Management, and Manufacturing teams on customer-driven solutions Oversee design, integration, testing, and troubleshooting of industrial automation systems Manage engineering budgets, schedules, staffing, and performance reviews Ensure compliance with engineering standards, customer specifications, and quality requirements Support development of vacuum furnaces, thermal-processing systems, and related capital equipment Improve manufacturing efficiency, process reliability, and cost controls Review and approve CAD designs, automation architecture, and technical documentation Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering 7-10 years of experience in industrial machinery or capital-equipment design/manufacturing 3-5 years of formal engineering management experience with direct reports Strong background in industrial automation and controls Experience with PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and instrumentation Proficiency with CAD software and Microsoft Office Experience working in cross-functional engineering environments Preferred Qualifications Experience with heat-treatment equipment, vacuum furnaces, or thermal-processing systems Familiarity with Allen-Bradley PLC platforms (500/5000) Experience with Wonderware / InTouch and HC900 Design Station Knowledge of FEA and CFD tools Mechanical engineering exposure within capital-equipment systems Industries & Backgrounds Considered Candidates from industrial furnace manufacturing, thermal-processing systems, aerospace equipment, process equipment, industrial automation, or other heavy industrial capital-equipment environments are encouraged to apply. Benefits 401(k) with company match Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance Profit sharing Limited relocation assistance available Work Location This is a full-time on-site position based in Corona, California. Apply Today If you have experience leading engineering teams within industrial capital-equipment manufacturing and strong industrial automation expertise, we encourage you to apply.