Team Leader – Controls Engineering

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Beck Recruiting

Team Leader – Controls Engineering

Evansville, IN
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Team Leader – Controls Engineering

    We are looking for a Team Leader – Controls Engineering to take on a dual-role position, combining leadership responsibilities with hands-on programming. This role is split approximately 50% technical leadership and 50% programming, overseeing controls-related project work while directly contributing to system design, development, and testing.

    Role Overview

    As Team Leader, you will guide the controls engineering team through all phases of the manufacturing process—from initial customer engagement through design, programming, debugging, and testing. You will serve as the primary technical resource for controls-related activities and ensure all projects meet established standards, safety requirements, and customer expectations.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Lead and manage the controls engineering team in the design, development, and testing of automated control components and systems

    • Plan, schedule, and allocate internal resources and external contractors for project needs

    • Build and maintain relationships with contractors to support extended resource requirements

    • Collaborate with mechanical engineering and electrical design teams

    • Create and review machine functionality documents with customers to define intended functions

    • Program and implement control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, robots, vision systems, laser welding, and leak testers

    • Define and document I/O lists for control systems

    • Debug and troubleshoot automated machinery and control systems

    • Support machine runoff (in-house or at customer site) and ensure customer approval

    • Write technical machine operating manuals and documentation

    • Ensure compliance with all safety standards and promote a safe working environment

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or equivalent

    • Minimum of 5 years of experience in machine automation

    • Strong programming experience with Allen Bradley, Siemens, and robot programming (both offline and via teach pendant)

    • Hands-on experience with Fanuc, Staubli, Kuka (Motoman familiarity a plus)

    • Proficiency in multiple PLC coding formats (LAD, STL, FBD, SCL, etc.)

    • Ability to design and implement complex control system architectures

    • Knowledge of industrial networks and communication protocols (ProfiNet, Profibus, Ethernet, etc.)

    • Skilled at reading and interpreting electrical and pneumatic schematics

    • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities in automation environments

    • Familiarity with machine safety standards

    • Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Project)

    • Strong written communication skills, including technical documentation and code clarity

    • Ability to travel up to 30% for customer site commissioning and runoff

    Additional Details

    • Location: Evansville, IN

    • Travel Requirement: Up to 30%