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Automation Controls Manager

Ajulia Executive Search

Moorhead, MN

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SKILLS
Automation, Automation Systems, Best Practices, Budget Management, Budgeting, Coaching, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Control Engineering, Control Systems, Documentation, Electrical Engineering, Human Machine Interface (HMI), Identify Issues, Leadership, Mentoring, Motion Control, Operational Support, Operations, Problem Solving Skills, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Project Execution, Project/Program Management, Root Cause Analysis, Safety Compliance, Safety Process, Safety/Work Safety, Set Goals, Staff Development, System Architecture, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Leadership
LOCATION
Moorhead, MN
POSTED
1 day ago

Automation Controls Manager

Are you looking to make a career change to a stable company? This exciting opportunity offers a competitive salary plus an excellent benefits package including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance and paid PTO.Does this position match your future career goals? Then this opportunity could be the right fit for you.

  • Great Pay
  • Excellent work environment with growth opportunities
  • Great Benefits
  • Immediate Hire

Summary:

The Automation Controls Manager leads the Controls Engineering team and ensures all automation systems, projects, and processes support company goals. This role oversees daily operations, team performance, project execution, and continuous improvement of automation and control systems.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead Controls Engineering team and oversee daily activities, workloads, and performance
  • Manage automation projects to ensure timelines, budgets, and deliverables are met
  • Conduct annual reviews, set goals, and support employee development
  • Provide coaching, mentoring, and technical guidance to Engineers and Technicians
  • Support troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and equipment investigations
  • Maintain and improve automation standards, documentation, and processes
  • Oversee development of control logic, HMI applications, and system architecture
  • Ensure compliance with safety policies, company procedures, and engineering best practices
  • Manage department labor, overhead budgets, and resource planning
  • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support operations, service, and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Automation, Electrical Engineering, or related field
  • 10+ years of industrial automation experience
  • 2–3 years of leadership or management experience
  • Strong knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, motion control, electrical systems, and industrial networks
  • Experience with Rockwell, Beckhoff, Siemens, Mitsubishi, or similar platforms
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills

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