Lead a team of Controls Engineers developing, testing, and maintaining PLC-based control software for industrial automation systems
Provide day-to-day guidance and technical direction to 6–8 PLC R&D Controls Engineers
Own delivery of PLC software milestones across multiple projects and programs
Conduct 1:1s, performance reviews, goal setting, and career development planning
Communicate status, risks, and technical tradeoffs to stakeholders
Lead prototyping, testing, validation, and documentation of control system concepts and electrical designs
Ensure high-quality, reliable, and maintainable PLC software design
Promote best practices in modular programming, version control, diagnostics, and documentation
Drive adoption of AI assisted programming, simulation, Digital Twins, and automated testing
Support troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for complex or high-impact issues
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or related field
- Minimum of 7 years in industrial automation, controls engineering, and people management responsibility
- Hands-on expertise with Rockwell Automation PLC platforms, Motion Control, Safety PLC Systems, OT networking, and industrial communication protocols
- Experience with HMI/SCADA development, preferably Inductive Automation Ignition software
- Exposure to AI assisted PLC code development, simulation tools, Digital Twins, and automated PLC testing
- Ability to balance hands-on technical work with people leadership responsibilities
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to drive and/or fly to client locations and company HQ
Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in leading teams of Controls Engineers in the development and maintenance of PLC-based control software, with a strong focus on industrial automation and people management. Proficient in Rockwell Automation PLC platforms, HMI/SCADA development, and AI-assisted programming techniques.
Highest-signal resume keywords
- PLC Software Development
- Rockwell Automation PLC Platforms
- HMI/SCADA Development
- People Management
- AI Assisted Programming
Hard Skills
- PLC Software Design
- Industrial Automation
- Controls Engineering
- Motion Control
- Safety PLC Systems
- OT Networking
- Industrial Communication Protocols
- Prototyping
- Testing
- Root-Cause Analysis
Soft Skills
- Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Team Leadership
Certifications & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronics
- Automation Engineering
Industry Keywords
- Industrial Automation Systems
- Controls Engineering
- Performance Reviews
- Goal Setting
- Career Development Planning
Tools & Technologies
- Inductive Automation Ignition
- Digital Twins
- Automated Testing
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