Manager, Control System Integration

Barry-Wehmiller•Boston, MA

9d•$177,000 - $180,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, Controls System Integration supports capital projects and implements solutions for clients, individually and as part of teams. The role leads electrical and controls engineers serving the CPG and life sciences industries through the full project life cycle, from conception and proposal through specification, development, integration, testing, and start-up. The manager defines complex solutions for multiple system integration projects; assigns teams; monitors and supports projects; creates and supports technical standards; and oversees project scheduling, planning, and execution. The role interfaces with project teams and clients to maintain alignment with project objectives. It also includes recruiting, managing, motivating, and mentoring the team; setting training objectives and strategies; coordinating project workloads and activities; and working with regional offices to develop and modify methods and procedures. The manager communicates project updates clearly and effectively and helps strengthen client and team relationships. The position is based in Boxborough, Massachusetts, and allows occasional telecommuting within a reasonable distance of the reporting office. Domestic travel of up to 25% is required for client-site bid walks, meetings, automation-system testing, start-up, and commissioning.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or foreign degree equivalent.
At least 7 years of experience in electrical and controls engineering and automated processes, including packaging-line integration or machine-safety projects.
At least 7 years of experience in food/household products or life sciences manufacturing, including experience with packaging OEMs.
At least 5 years of experience overseeing projects incorporating engineering, design, and programming of integrated and automated manufacturing systems.
At least 5 years of experience developing electrical schematics and using PLC programming and HMI/SCADA.

Responsibilities

Lead electrical and controls engineers across CPG and life sciences industries throughout the project life cycle.
Define solutions for multiple system integration projects; assign teams; monitor and support projects; create and support technical standards; and oversee scheduling, planning, and project execution.
Interface with project teams and clients to ensure alignment with project objectives.
Undertake recruiting responsibilities.
Manage, motivate, and mentor the team, and develop training objectives and strategies.
Coordinate project workloads and activities, and work with regional offices to develop and modify methods and procedures.
Communicate project updates clearly and effectively.
Travel to client sites for bid walks, client meetings, automation-system testing, start-up, and commissioning.