Lead Controls Engineer

CONVERGIX Automation Solutions • Bridgman, MI

68d

About The Position

As a Lead Controls Engineer, you will collaborate with the Controls Engineering Manager, Technical Leaders, and cross-functional teams to support meeting the vision of the Controls group with proving insight and ideas on improvements (processes, standards, best practices, and tools) that boost the team's effectiveness and efficiency. Controls Engineers/Project Leads, handle cradle-to-grave large projects and lead the charge on every aspect of electrical and robotics design and programming and are the keys to making a multi-million-dollar systems a success. This position reports to VP of Controls Engineering.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or two to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Physical ability to lift at least 25lbs, work safely on ladders, narrow walkways, and man lifts.
• Experience leading schematic design, HMI, PLC, or GDU developments.
• Proficient in one of the following: Schematic Creation, PLC Programming, System Design, Robotics Design and Programming.
• Experience leading controls projects over 5M with a team of 5 or more is preferred.
• Ability to track and maintain budgets, forecasting, progress reporting and other administrative functions.
• Ability to complete repeated tasks in a timely manner.
• Ability to hold peers and leaders accountable to deadlines and deliverables.
• Accepts personal responsibility for actions.
• Open, honest and has consistency of character.
• Can interface directly with the PM, executive leadership team, and customer in a professional manner.
• Collaborative and works well on a team, and knows how to celebrate a win.
• A healthy desire to improve and grow.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise and guidance to the engineering team during the early project stages to develop functional specifications and set design direction.
• Design and develop code for automation equipment (PLCs, HMIs, Industrial Robots, Vision Systems) aligning with functional requirements and Convergix's internal programming standards.
• Leads the team (Electrical, Controls, & Robotics leads) through the development of task lists with estimated hours and sets milestones based on the schedule.
• Responsible for project performance, by acting as the Controls Project Lead, with respect to achieving/defining functional targets, meeting/beating project budgets, ensuring on-time delivery of scope, and delivering an extraordinary customer experience.
• Responsible for driving the best controls solution to meet the functional requirements of the projects by applying best practices and standards while working with the cross-functional team.
• Drive high engineering excellence into projects through the application of critical thinking, judgement, and strong risk management strategies.
• Drive controls specific project meetings (offline programming reviews, design reviews, Stage-Gates, etc) to articulate risks, challenges, and approaches to gain confidence from internal teams and the customer.
• Support project status updates, forecasting, and issues/risks to the Project Manager or Controls Leadership proactively, while proposing developing plans to ensure successful projects.
• Support coaching and mentoring of project team members success through active oversight of Offline programming, Commissioning, Product testing, deliverables, and cross-functional support.
• Assist the mechanical and electrical design teams in the selection, testing, and integration of hardware such as robots, motion controllers, sensors, and vision systems.
• Perform any additional reasonable tasks as required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans.
• 401K, including company match.
• Company-paid life insurance with optional supplemental coverage for you and your spouse/children.
• Company-paid short and long-term disability.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid-time off and company-paid holidays.
• Profit Sharing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees