Director of Controls Design

Advanced Integration Technology • Plano, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We’re seeking a senior technical leader to own the controls system design for complex automated manufacturing systems. This role leads electrical and software engineering teams and defines scalable, executable control architectures from concept through customer acceptance. You’ll serve as the technical authority for controls design, partnering with customers, project management, and controls build groups to ensure solutions meet performance, quality, and schedule expectations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Software, Electrical, Computer, or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• Six years programming in C/C++/C# for Windows
• Six years programming industrial PLC environments, Siemens is preferred
• Proven leadership experience in multi-project engineering environments
• Ability to balance technical excellence with schedule, cost, and execution realities

Responsibilities

• Lead all electrical and software design activities across automation programs
• Define and maintain standard controls architectures, platforms, and coding practices
• Own controls design quality, technical risk, and compliance to customer and industry standards
• Serve as the controls design leader for engagement with customer engineering teams
• Guide complex technical decisions and resolve high-risk design issues
• Support estimating, concept development, and new technology integration
• Develop and mentor electrical and software engineering leaders and senior engineers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees