DIRECTOR OF CONTROLS ENGINEERING

STOW Group • Romeoville, IL

102d • $150,000 - $190,000

About The Position

The DIRECTOR of CONTROLS ENGINEERING is an integral person in helping our customer’s vision for an automated storage solution from Movu US come to life. The core objectives are to oversee a team of Electrical Controls, Software and Project Engineering individuals, proactively collaborate with department heads of Project Management and After Sales, as well as hands-on leading of engineering efforts on assigned projects from kick off to site handover. Solutions include fully automated storage solutions such as pallet shuttles (atlas), tote shuttles (escala), and ancillary systems like conveyors and lifts. The end users are located throughout the United States and Canada, working with many leading integrators as sales partners. Typical project sizes range from $1M to $30M.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Automation Engineering, or a related field.
• Multiple years of management experience in the material handling industry, specifically with multi-technology integration experience.
• Multiple years of experience in post-sale engineering in the material handling/warehousing industry working with automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS).
• Skilled in mechanical and robotic system design.
• Excellent problem-solving, strategic thinking, and project management skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information to a non-technical audience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a growing team consisting of Project Engineering, Electrical Controls Engineering, and Software Engineering.
• Act as both a manager and an individual contributor.
• Coordinate and collaborate with the Heads of Project Management of stow (racking) and Movu (robotics), the After Sales Manager, Supply Chain Manager, and Head of Sales.
• Assign won projects to Project Engineering.
• Support simulation efforts validating system throughput.
• Escalate matters to appropriate stakeholders.
• Participate in customer meetings.
• Serve as the technical single point of contact for integrator and end user engineering teams.
• Contribute to internal and external project kick off meetings.
• Review and analyze technical documentation to create detailed approval drawings.
• Coordinate the creation of assembly drawings and PE stamped drawings.
• Provide necessary information to order processing.
• Support project design and production efforts to ensure timely completion within budget.
• Request quotes for installation and support assembly team during installation.
• Source materials and services in collaboration with Supply Chain and Project Management.
• Process change orders and communicate cost variances.
• Collaborate with Electrical Controls Engineering for proper specifications.
• Collaborate with Software Engineering for integration with customer’s WCS and WES.
• Support Site Managers on technical issues and provide solutions.
• Provide project documentation.
• Occasionally visit job sites for measurements and inspections.
• Collaborate with sales, engineering, and external vendors for cohesive integration.
• Stay informed about industry trends and technological advancements.
• Prepare and present detailed reports and presentations on potential ROI and project status.
• Ensure all proposed solutions meet industry standards and safety regulations.
• Work with integrator end user engineering teams to connect their platforms to our technology.

Benefits

• 20 days PTO
• 5 days paid sick leave
• 11 US paid holidays
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401K with employer match, currently 4%
• Partial Tuition Reimbursement after 12 months

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees