What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Automation - Controls Engineering Manager position at Adaptec Solutions?
Adaptec Solutions is a top-ten, North American integration partner engineering diverse material handling and automation solutions with lifecycle service support for manufacturing, distribution, and warehousing companies.
JOB SUMMARY
Role Overview : This position is crucial in leading our controls engineering department based out of Rochester. This position focuses on overseeing the design, build, and commissioning of high-quality automation systems and solutions that meet and exceed customer expectations. Key responsibilities include the development, documentation, and verification of new designs and processes, improvement of existing designs, and mentoring and development of the controls engineering team consisting of Electrical Engineers and PLC / HMI programmers.
Effective collaboration with the Project Managers, Operations Managers, and other Engineering Managers is critical to synchronize efforts with the company's goals. The ideal candidate will nurture a collaborative environment centered around teamwork, including instilling uniform practices and cohesive culture across all sites.
Direct reports : Approximately 6-10 Controls Engineers.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Guide a team of engineers and technical personnel, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
- Develop and execute engineering strategies in alignment with company goals.
- Plan and manage professional development for the engineering team.
- Standardize designs and workflows.
- Manage resource allocation effectively, including aligning work tasks with skillset.
- Provide technical direction and mentorship to engineers.
- Promote engineering solutions that balance technical and budgetary requirements.
- Develop expertise in design principles, automation design, systems, tooling, and sequence of operations.
- Manage project communications and subcontractor relationships.
- Drive progress and clear roadblocks.
- Lead the engineering team in system architecture, identifying potential risks and selecting the most viable concepts which meet requirements before initiating the design process.
- Manage, train, and drive DfX (Design for X) where our key focus for X is Manufacturing, Quality, Serviceability, and Cost.
- Utilize data analysis tools such as Excel and Power BI to identify trends and drive decisions and improvements.
- Up to 20% travel required.
Education & Experience
Skills And Qualifications
Success Metrics
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the wage range for this role is $125,000-$140,000 annually . The range provided is a general guideline. When extending an offer, Adaptec Solutions considers factors including, but not limited to experience and geographic location. Adaptec Solutions also offers a variety of benefits including generous paid time off (PTO), 11 paid company holidays including your birthday, health, dental and vision insurance, HSA / FSA accounts, 401(k) match, short-term / long term disability coverage and basic life / AD&D insurance and education assistance.
Adaptec Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Please note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship; candidates must have valid work authorization to be considered.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
Salary : $125,000 - $140,000
