Controls Manager

BigFoot Staffing is partnering with a well-established industrial equipment and manufacturing organization to hire a Controls Engineering Manager. This is a direct hire opportunity with a stable company that designs, builds, services, and supports complex industrial equipment systems for customers across a range of applications.

This role is a strong fit for an experienced controls or automation engineering leader who enjoys building team capability, improving standards, and supporting complex industrial automation projects from concept through completion. The Controls Engineering Manager will lead a technical team responsible for design, programming, integration, testing, and support of industrial automation systems.

The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership experience, deep controls knowledge, and the ability to work cross-functionally with manufacturing, engineering, service, sales, and project teams. This person should be comfortable guiding technical direction, developing standards, supporting customer-facing projects, and helping the team deliver reliable automation solutions in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Job Duties:

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of automation engineering technicians and related controls personnel
• Establish department goals, KPIs, standards, procedures, and best practices
• Plan and manage department resources, staffing needs, priorities, and project workload
• Oversee design, programming, testing, and commissioning of industrial automation systems
• Provide technical direction for PLC, HMI, VFD, and industrial communication platform projects
• Review and approve electrical and controls design documents for quality, compliance, and safety
• Support production, service, and automation projects from concept through completion
• Identify and implement process improvements that increase system reliability, performance, and consistency
• Ensure controls designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and safety requirements
• Partner with manufacturing, production engineering, and service teams to develop automation strategies
• Collaborate with sales and project management to scope, estimate, and plan automation projects
• Serve as a technical advisor for internal stakeholders and customer-facing conversations
• Support troubleshooting, field service, commissioning, and escalated technical issues as needed
• Develop and maintain preventive maintenance and documentation standards for controls systems
• Evaluate and integrate new technologies such as SCADA, IIoT, and data analytics to support continuous improvement
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action efforts for system or process failures
• Participate in safety initiatives and help ensure safe design and operation of equipment
• Support training and development for engineers, technicians, production personnel, and related support teams
• Provide after-hours technical support or respond to critical issues as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related engineering field required
• Master’s degree preferred
• 10+ years of relevant controls, automation, electrical engineering, or industrial systems experience
• 3+ years of leadership experience in a controls, automation, engineering, technical service, or related environment
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and industrial communication protocols
• Experience with protocols such as EtherNet/IP, Modbus, Profibus, or similar platforms
• Experience leading automation or controls projects in industrial, manufacturing, OEM, or equipment-focused environments
• Familiarity with SCADA and IIoT systems is preferred
• Experience with Rockwell Automation, Siemens, AutoCAD Electrical, or EPLAN is preferred
• Knowledge of functional safety and control system validation is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to mentor, coach, and develop engineering or technical staff
• Strong organizational, communication, project management, and leadership skills
• Comfortable working with manufacturing, production, service, sales, and customer-facing teams
• Able to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods as needed
• Comfortable working in manufacturing environments and wearing required PPE
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to climb ladders, access elevated platforms, and navigate industrial environments safely as needed
• Valid driver’s license required
• Ability to travel up to 10% to job sites or other company facilities as needed

Compensation, Schedule, and Benefits:

• $125,000–$160,000 annually DOE
• Monday–Friday schedule
• Direct hire opportunity
• On-site role with some travel
• Strong medical benefits
• Standout 401(k) program
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Dental and vision coverage
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program, EAP

Our client is a second chance employer and individuals with criminal records are encouraged to apply!

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