Controls Engineering Manager

Automationtechies is partnering with a well-established system integration firm in search of a Controls Engineering Manager to lead a team of controls engineers in the Raleigh-Durham, NC area. This is a permanent, hybrid opportunity for an experienced controls engineer ready to step into leadership while staying hands-on, with a meaningful share of your time spent on engineering and project work. Projects are mainly regional.

This role offers competitive pay along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with company match, generous PTO, and additional employee programs.

Overview:

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of controls engineers, including hiring, mentoring, and performance reviews.
• Design, program, and deliver industrial control systems and control panels on active projects.
• Serve as the team’s go-to technical resource for complex programming, troubleshooting, and design challenges.
• Assign engineers to projects and partner with project managers on scheduling.
• Review estimates, designs, and control logic for quality and consistency.
• Build engineering standards and processes that improve team efficiency and accuracy.
• Support business development with engineering input on estimates and project scope.
• Work in the office, with visits to the shop and job sites as needed. Occasional travel.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of controls engineering experience on industrial and manufacturing projects.
• Hands-on experience with PLC programming and control panel design required.
• Strong controls background in manufacturing environments; experience with motion control and industrial networking a plus.
• Supervisory experience highly preferred.
• Project management and engineering sales experience desired.
• Proven ability to manage your own technical work while leading a team.
• Ability to read prints and specifications, with working knowledge of safety practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with internal teams and clients.
• Proficiency with common office software; scripting experience a plus.
• Four-year engineering degree highly preferred.

If you are ready to lead a talented controls team without giving up the hands-on engineering you enjoy, apply today.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Automationtechies is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a workplace free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship or immigration status where protected by law, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Work Authorization and Visa Sponsorship
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment-based visa sponsorship is not available for this position, either now or in the future.