Sr Controls Engineer - Project Lead

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I help OEMs, Integrators, & Robotics companies hire Engineering & Sales Leaders who fix your bottlenecks and pounce on your biggest opportunities.

Type: Full-Time | Travel ~20%

You still love the engineering—but you’re ready to lead.

We’re hiring a Controls Project Leader
—someone who knows how to guide a project and still get their hands dirty. This “player‑coach” role is perfect for an experienced controls pro who’s ready for more visibility, impact, and leadership.

You’ll own full project cycles and lead a cross-functional engineering team (mechanical, electrical, and controls) to deliver complex, custom automation solutions.

• Project planning, scheduling, and execution from concept to commissioning
• Team guidance, workload prioritization, and client collaboration
• Quality, compliance, and technical documentation

• Strategic role in a growing U.S. division of a respected global company
• Direct impact on culture, process, and engineering excellence
• Not just oversight—you’ll stay hands‑on and technical
• Leadership that actually listens and supports
• Top Notch Medical Benefits!

• 10+ years in controls/automation, with project leadership experience
• Deep expertise with PLCs, HMIs, safety systems, and industrial networks
• Strong communication, coordination, and coaching skills
• Bachelor’s in Electrical/Controls Engineering or related field

Ready to step into leadership—without fully stepping away from the work you love? Let’s talk!

Open to Relocation? We will provide assistance.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full-time

• Automation Machinery Manufacturing and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)

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