Controls Engineering Manager

Why Emotiv

At Emotiv, we don’t just move materials. We accelerate possibility. We are reimagining mobility with advanced warehousing and sequencing solutions trusted by leading automotive OEMs. We are a team of doers, thinkers, and builders who believe operational excellence is achieved through empowered people and a constant drive to improve.

If you’re looking for a company where you can be seen, grow, and help shape the future of supply chain innovation, we’d love to meet you.

The Role

We are seeking a strategic and experienced Controls Engineering Manager to lead the development, standardization, and execution of controls engineering practices across operations. This role is responsible for managing controls engineers, supporting corporate standards, ensuring system reliability, and driving continuous improvement in automation, controls, and production performance.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and mentor the controls engineering team, including performance management and capability development.
• Establish and maintain corporate standards for PLC, HMI, robotics, vision systems, and automation controls.
• Oversee development, approval, and maintenance of control programs, schematics, and network architecture.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and company standards for all control systems.
• Support production and maintenance teams in diagnosing and resolving downtime through root cause analysis.
• Manage controls-related budgets, software licenses, and vendor relationships.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system reliability, efficiency, and launch readiness.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of controls engineering experience with PLC programming and automation systems.
• 3+ years of leadership or management experience.
• Strong experience with PLC/HMI systems (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.).
• Experience with robotics (Fanuc, Kuka), vision systems (Cognex, Keyence), and industrial networking (Ethernet IP, Profinet).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, controls documentation, electrical schematics.
• Demonstrated ability to develop engineering standards and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Deep operational understanding of JIT manufacturing principles, emphasizing how control system uptime directly impacts downstream customer sequence windows.

Health, Safety, Physical & Travel Requirements

Normal office and plant environment with regular exposure to manufacturing equipment. Ability to work around live electrical systems when troubleshooting. Approximately 5–10% travel required; valid driver’s license required.

 Life at Emotiv

 We believe great work happens when people feel valued, supported, and connected. At Emotiv, you will find a culture built on collaboration, learning, and celebrating wins of all sizes. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to grow your career alongside industry leaders who are shaping the future of sustainable mobility. 

Our benefits include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and a 401(k) plan for eligible employees.

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