What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controls Engineering Manager position at GPAC?
A growing manufacturing company is looking for a Controls Engineering Manager to oversee their Engineering Department. This person should have previous manager experience with an attitute to help build and grow a team!
General Summary : Department manager responsible for scheduling the controls engineers and controls designers. Responsible for the technical development of all controls systems for all equipment. This includes specifying servomotors, touchscreens, PLC’s and PC based control hardware and software. Works closely with Controls Engineers, Electrical Designers, Project engineering, manufacturing, drafting and sales functions to carryout assignments.
Principal Accountabilities :
- Develops PC and PLC based control systems for custom designed continuous process and material handling equipment.
- Develops controls platforms for providing control of multiple pieces of equipment and interfacing with customers networks and ERP systems.
- Observes operation of finished equipment prior to release to customer to verify control components conform to specifications.
- Applies electrical engineering principles to trouble-shoot and resolve customer control problems (domestic and international). Must be able to assist in trouble shooting equipment either on-site or remotely.
- Remains abreast of the latest electrical controls technology in the industry.
- Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned by VP of Engineering.
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Job Type : Full-time
Benefits :All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
