Manager Controls Engineer

CONA Services•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

The Controls Engineer Manager is responsible for directing and providing strategic controls implementation guidance to multiple CCCI Production and Automated Warehouse Locations. The Controls Engineer Manager is responsible for establishing and implementing CCCI standardized best Engineering Controls practices including but not limited to processes that ensure optimal machine performance, overall system efficiency continuous improvement, and productivity gains through advancements in controls logic and available network enhancements. In addition, this role will partner with the CCCI IT team to ensure all Cyber Security requirements are being followed to include VPN access security standards. The Controls Engineer Manager validates all controls programming practices are consistent from location to location; supervises the identification, evaluation, and selective implementation of control solutions; leads the company-wide effort to explore, define, and implement new control practices and control processes within all areas related to automated warehousing systems. This position provides direct support to the various facilities with strategic level project initiatives, local training, and system troubleshooting support.

Requirements

High degree of professionalism
Thorough knowledge of and a high skill level programming of motion systems, PLCs, and associated Controls systems
Knowledge and familiarity with Allen Bradley and RS View are a plus
Ability to understand and properly influence decisions of senior management
Ability to influence the decision-making of peers
Knowledge of controls systems development methodology
Detailed and structured thought process
Ability to interact and communicate with all levels in the organization with strong presentation skills
Negotiation and facilitating skills
Advanced PLC programming skills
Leads by accomplishment and example. Promotes a good working relationship with supervisors, co-workers, and staff
Proactive in nature, actively participates, and is self-motivated
Encourages and motivates others
Continually demonstrates a level of integrity and professional demeanor in keeping with the company’s mission and values
Excellent planning and organizational skills
Excellent analytical problem-solving skills
Experience with Capital planning and budgeting is a plus
Experience working in SAP is a plus
Proven ability to work in a cross-functional team environment
Clearly communicates complex concepts with all levels of the organization
Travel 50% - 70%
Bachelor’s degree (4 years)
Driver’s license required
Knowledge acquired through 5 to up to 7 years of work experience

Nice To Haves

Electrical Engineering or Controls preferred
5 years of experience as a controls engineer working with automated warehousing
Continuous flow conveyor style systems are a plus
AB or Rockwell Automation documented training courses or certifications are a plus
Experience with IT/OT data exchange in automated system environments

Responsibilities

Serves as both a technical expert and a leader within the company and leads by influence and expertise
Develops high-level control strategies for all automated equipment in our Warehouse and Manufacturing Facilities
Develops a control strategy for automated warehouse picking systems to include package sorting, release, delivery, palletization, and stretch wrap
Assists with the design and development of control systems for new equipment and systems
Establishes an overarching Controls philosophy and logic for all equipment systems within the company by establishing coding rules and controls procedures for specific types of manufacturing cells and documenting these practices to ensure standardization
Troubleshoots, tests, repairs control systems and assists and provides control logic guidance and training to plant Maintenance Managers
Supervises educates and trains plant-level control engineers while maintaining expertise within the Controls Engineer field; stay abreast of new technology, emerging software code, and new equipment
Develops, implements, and supports data-driven initiatives to collect, analyze, and leverage automated system performance metrics, enabling improved operational visibility, performance optimization, and informed decision-making across stakeholders.