Automation and Controls Engineering Manager
About The Position
As the Manager of Automation and Controls Engineering, you will play a critical role in driving the reliable operation, optimization, and innovation of Fiberon's automated manufacturing and distribution systems at the three New London Fiberon facilities. You will lead a team of skilled controls engineers and technicians, ensuring safe, efficient, and cutting-edge performance across conveyors, robotics, PLCs, drives, and facility-wide automated systems. This position is ideal for a leader with strong technical expertise in controls and automation who is passionate about mentoring teams, driving continuous improvement, and implementing advanced technologies to enable a high-performing, world-class facility.
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of controls engineers and technicians, fostering collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.
- Establish clear goals, performance standards, and training pathways to build technical excellence within the team.
- Oversee design, programming, and implementation of automation and controls systems, including PLCs, HMIs, robotics, drives, and SCADA systems.
- Lead controls-related capital projects from concept through commissioning, ensuring systems meet safety, quality, and performance requirements.
- Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for automation during new equipment installations, retrofits, and system upgrades.
- Partner with maintenance and operations teams to troubleshoot complex electrical and controls issues, driving root cause analysis and sustainable solutions.
- Support preventative and predictive maintenance strategies to reduce downtime and increase equipment reliability.
- Identify and implement automation improvements to enhance safety, throughput, and cost savings.
- Champion lean principles and CI methodologies (5S, Kaizen, Six Sigma) to streamline processes and improve operational performance.
- Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies, recommending innovative solutions to strengthen Fiberon's automation capabilities.
- Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring all systems and processes comply with OSHA, NFPA 70E, and other regulatory standards.
- Provide technical leadership to prevent accidents, address unsafe behaviors, and ensure electrical/controls work is executed to the highest standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Industry
Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
