Controls Engineering Manager

MAYEKAWA USA INC•Katy, TX

About The Position

The Controls Engineering Manager leads the Controls Engineering department and is responsible for its strategic direction, technical excellence, resource planning, and overall performance. The role oversees the design, programming, testing, commissioning, and support of industrial control systems, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with company and industry standards. The manager develops engineering talent, drives continuous improvement, supports business growth, and collaborates across functions to achieve organizational objectives. The manager leads, develops, and manages the Controls Engineering team; hires and trains employees as needed; organizes and assigns work; and establishes departmental goals, objectives, and performance expectations. The role mentors and coaches direct reports, adheres to safety policies and ISO 9001 standard operating procedures, improves departmental efficiency and design, and maintains technical design and drafting standards. It also partners with HR on employee discipline and termination in accordance with company policy and ensures staffing and technical expertise for startups. The position collaborates with other team managers, including Sales, Aftermarket, and Manufacturing, and assigns work to control and electrical engineers to meet production due dates. It supports a suitable engineering work environment, advises other departments on control and electrical technology, reviews and approves team engineering work, and responds to customer and internal questions. The manager oversees engineering items such as software licenses, office items, work tools, and simulators; supports resolution of complex technical issues and field service challenges; and ensures compliance with UL 508A, NFPA 79, NEC, IIAR, and applicable industry standards. Other duties may be assigned. The role is based in Katy, Texas. It requires the ability to visit manufacturing, warehouse, and customer sites, and travel 15% of the time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
Minimum 7–10 years of controls engineering experience.
Minimum 3–5 years of engineering leadership or supervisory experience.
Proficiency in PLC programming platforms, including Rockwell Automation Studio 5000 and CODESYS, and extensive experience in industrial control system design and implementation.
Strong knowledge of control panel design, electrical schematics, and UL 508A standards.
Working knowledge of AutoCAD Electrical for developing and reviewing electrical drawings, panel layouts, and engineering documentation.
Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage multiple priorities.
Strong organizational, coaching, and employee development skills.
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive organizational improvements.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods and work on a computer.
Ability to lift 15 pounds at times.
Ability to visit manufacturing, warehouse, and customer site locations.
Ability to travel 15% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SCADA, DCS, HMI systems, and industrial communication networks.
More than five years of Controls Engineering experience in the industrial refrigeration market.

Responsibilities

Lead, develop, and manage the Controls Engineering team.
Hire and ensure training for control employees as needed.
Organize, direct, assign, and oversee employee schedules and work.
Establish departmental goals, objectives, and performance expectations.
Mentor, train, and coach direct reports to improve competency and job satisfaction.
Follow safety policies and procedures and ISO 9001 standard operating procedures.
Identify and implement improvements in departmental efficiency and design.
Develop and maintain technical design and drafting standards.
Partner with HR on employee discipline and termination in accordance with company policy.
Ensure staffing and technical expertise for startups.
Collaborate with managers in Sales, Aftermarket, and Manufacturing.
Assign projects or work to control and electrical engineers to meet production due dates.
Improve and manage the engineering work and office environment and provide a suitable working environment for the team.
Advise other divisions or departments on control and electrical technology and propose solutions to problems.
Review and approve control and electrical engineering work produced by the team.
Respond to customer and internal questions and requests regarding control and electrical technology.
Manage engineering items, including software licenses, office items, work tools, and simulators.
Support resolution of complex technical issues, customer concerns, and field service challenges.
Ensure compliance with UL 508A, NFPA 79, NEC, IIAR, and applicable industry standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.