JOB – Control System Engineering Manager
LOCATION – Indianapolis, IN
TERM – Permanent
SALARY – $130,000 - $150,000 per annum
Our client - an industry leading manufacturer is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead their Control System department. As a senior member of the engineering management team, this role involves leading a team of control system engineers, overseeing technical strategy, and driving product innovation.
The ideal candidate will have excellent technical experience in the electrical hardware design and programming of PLC, SCADA and HMIs for bespoke machinery used across a number of manufacturing sectors.
The Control System Engineering Manager's role will involve:
- Engaging directly with customer engineering teams to discuss capabilities, understand project needs, and coordinate activities.
- Applying a strong foundation in controls and power conversion tailored to specific industry applications.
- Independently overseeing projects from initial planning through execution, ensuring accurate cost and labor estimates, comprehensive contingency planning, and resource management.
- Interpreting customer needs and translating them into concrete project plans and actionable results.
- Keeping current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices.
- Conducting in-depth competitor analysis, including product and pricing insights for strategic positioning.
- Helping shape product strategies and roadmaps to meet market and client demands.
- Developing detailed product requirements and specifications by collaborating with stakeholders across engineering, sales, and field operations.
- Streamlining engineering processes, establishing project priorities, and managing an active pipeline of work.
- Supporting the promotion of solutions to customers, enhancing brand value and engineering reputation.
- Working closely with Business Development and Product Development teams to define overall product direction and growth strategy.
- Coordinating cross-functional teams for new product launches, following established processes for product readiness.
- Managing the department’s budget and cost-effectiveness throughout projects.
- Executing tasks with efficiency to align with customer requirements and organizational goals.
The Control System Engineering Manager will ideally have the following attributes:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Controls, Power, Software, Physics, or Computer Engineering (Master’s in Science or Business Administration preferred).
- More than 10 years of hands-on engineering experience, with at least 15 years in a relevant industry.
- Deep expertise in electric machines, drive systems, controls, and system integration.
- In-depth knowledge of drive systems, controls, and rotating electric machinery.
- Strong background in industrial control theory and machine control applications, especially in mining systems like shovels, haul trucks, and excavators.
- Proven experience in product lifecycle management, with the ability to convert customer requirements into detailed technical specifications.
- Ability to craft and implement product roadmaps aligned with business and market needs.
- Proficient in both written and verbal communication, with skills to present complex information to diverse audiences.
- Strong critical thinking, troubleshooting, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Familiarity with engineering software, modeling tools, virtual prototyping, and statistical analysis.
- Experience with ERP systems, alongside proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Willingness to travel.
For more information about this Control System Engineering Management role, please apply or contact Jack Smillie at jsmillie@pgrec.com for more details.
Many thanks,
Premier Group
