Manager, Control System Integration

Barry-Wehmiller•Boston, MA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, Controls System Integration works individually and in teams to support capital projects and implement solutions for clients, helping them improve performance and achieve important goals. The role leads electrical and controls engineering teams across consumer packaged goods and life sciences industries through the full project life cycle, from conception and proposals through specification, development, integration, testing, and start-up. It defines solutions for multiple system integration projects, assigns teams, monitors and supports projects, develops and supports technical standards, and oversees project planning, scheduling, and execution. The manager also works with clients and project teams to align on objectives, recruits and develops team members, coordinates workloads, collaborates with regional offices on methods and procedures, and communicates project updates. The position is based in Boxborough, Massachusetts, permits occasional telecommuting within a reasonable distance of the reporting office, and requires domestic travel to client sites up to 25% of the time.

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 working within food/household products or life science manufacturing industries, 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.
Ability to travel domestically to client sites up to 25% of the time.
Position allows occasional telecommuting within reasonable distance of the Boxborough reporting office.

Responsibilities

Lead electrical and controls engineers across consumer packaged goods and life sciences industries throughout the project life cycle, from conception and proposal through specification, development, integration, testing, and start-up.
Define complex solutions for multiple system integration projects; assign teams; monitor and support projects; create and support technical standards; and manage project planning, scheduling, and oversight.
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.
Clearly communicate project updates.
Travel to client sites for bid walks, client meetings, automation system testing, start-up, and commissioning activities.