Controls Engineering Manager

Job Title:

Controls Engineering Manager

Job Description

The Controls Engineering Manager will lead and manage a team of engineers to deliver innovative, high-quality, and compliant electrical and control solutions. This leadership role involves ensuring seamless collaboration across teams, maintaining engineering standards, driving innovation, and delivering projects on time and within budget while adhering to industry standards and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

+ Lead and manage a team of engineers to deliver high-quality and compliant electrical and control solutions.

+ Ensure seamless collaboration across various teams to maintain engineering standards.

+ Drive innovation and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

+ Adhere to industry standards and regulatory compliance in all engineering processes.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, Software Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.

+ Minimum of 6+ years of experience in electrical and controls engineering, including at least 2+ years in a managerial role.

+ Proficiency in industry-standard programming platforms such as Studio 5000, Factory Talk, Eco Struxure, Ignition, and VS Code.

+ Proficiency in software languages including Python, C++, SQL, ladder logic, structured text, function block diagrams, and sequential flow charts.

+ Proficiency in Communication/IoT protocols such as MQTT, Ethernet I/P, and OPC UA.

+ Understanding of electrical principles, power distribution, controls, and regulatory standards like NEC and UL508a.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ MS or PhD in a related Engineering degree is preferred.

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Experience with Pump stations and/or water treatment systems is preferred.

+ Strong engineering management skills.

+ Familiarity with AutoCAD Electrical.

Work Environment

The position is based in an office environment with an onsite role. The work schedule is Monday to Friday with a flexible start time ranging from 5:30 am to 9 am. Engineering and manufacturing are located at the same facility, and no travel is required.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Dallas, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $115000.00 - $160000.00/yr.

Benefits Include:  - Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage  - Employer-paid Teladoc  - 401K with matching  - Paid holidays  - Paid Time Off; up to 120 hours  - Company-wide performance bonus - given quarterly

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Dallas,TX.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 5, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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