Controls Engineering Manager

E Tech Group • Port Washington, WI

3d • Remote

About The Position

E Tech Group is seeking a Controls Engineering Manager to support multiple projects and lead a growing team of engineers and technical resources, with strong dotted-line relationships to sales and project management. This hands-on role provides technical solutions and helps grow a high-visibility line of business. The position is remote and has an anticipated travel requirement of 50%; candidates based in Arizona, Texas, Virginia, or Georgia are preferred.

The manager leads and mentors the team, contributes to business growth planning, and oversees technical work involving integrated electrical and control systems. The role also includes responsibility for project budget and schedule requirements and for the team’s monthly, quarterly, and annual profit and loss. The manager works with internal teams and key clients to support successful project delivery, client satisfaction, and business growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent educational background.
• At least 8 years of experience in the industrial automation or controls integration industry.
• At least 3 years of experience managing and leading a team.
• Knowledge of standard engineering practices and procedures.
• Ability to develop PLC and HMI programs in one or more languages or platforms, such as Schneider Electric, AVEVA, or Rockwell.
• Experience with process controls instrumentation.
• Ability to travel; the qualifications section states up to 30%.
• Collaboration and teamwork orientation.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods, lift at least 50 pounds, and walk up and down stairs and/or fixed ladders numerous times.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates based in Arizona, Texas, Virginia, or Georgia are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with Executive Management, Sales, and Marketing to develop a business growth plan.
• Lead and mentor engineers and technical resources to build a capable project delivery team.
• Design and implement integrated electrical and control systems.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, production, and field service staff.
• Manage aspects of project budgets and schedule requirements.
• Drive the team’s profit and loss on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Specify and configure hardware components, including instrumentation, PLCs, communication systems, and industrial control panels.
• Design and configure PLC/SCADA networks.
• Generate test procedures and forms.
• Meet with key clients to ensure expectations are met or exceeded and help drive business growth.
• Represent E Tech Group’s Core Values, prioritizing the success of the company, its clients, and associate professional development.

Benefits

• 401(k) with matching; employees are 100% vested upon entry.
• Prompt enrollment in medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid vacation, paid holidays, paid family leave, and sick time off.
• Training and continuing education from day one, with opportunities for career growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager