Controls Engineering Supervisor
About The Position
HireNow Staffing is actively recruiting a seasoned, highly skilled Controls Engineering Supervisor to join one of our valued client partners in Lancaster, Ohio. This is a full-time onsite leadership opportunity for an experienced automation professional who excels at leading engineering teams, delivering industrial automation projects, and driving continuous operational improvements within a manufacturing environment. The selected candidate will oversee the design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of control systems while mentoring engineers, managing technical projects, and ensuring manufacturing equipment operates safely, efficiently, and reliably.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
- Minimum 5 years of controls engineering experience within manufacturing or industrial automation
- Minimum 2 years of engineering leadership or supervisory experience
- Strong PLC programming experience with Allen-Bradley and Siemens platforms
- Experience supporting SCADA and HMI systems
- Advanced troubleshooting skills involving industrial automation and electrical controls
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Excellent communication and leadership abilities
- Ability to work onsite in Lancaster, Ohio
- U.S.-based applicants only
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
Nice To Haves
- Professional Engineering (P.E.) license or advanced automation certifications
- Experience leading capital automation projects
- Knowledge of robotics, industrial networking, motion control, and VFDs
- Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
- Experience developing engineering standards and mentoring junior engineers
- Strong knowledge of industrial safety regulations and electrical standards
- Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing environments
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Controls Engineers
- Manage controls engineering projects from concept through implementation and startup
- Oversee project schedules, budgets, staffing, and engineering resources
- Direct the design, installation, programming, testing, and commissioning of industrial automation systems
- Integrate and optimize PLCs, HMIs, SCADA platforms, and related automation technologies
- Troubleshoot complex electrical controls and automation issues while minimizing production downtime
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance productivity, quality, and equipment reliability
- Collaborate with production, maintenance, quality, engineering, and safety teams to support operational excellence
- Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, engineering standards, and company safety policies
- Maintain engineering documentation, system standards, and technical best practices
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- professional development
- leadership advancement opportunities
- paid training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
