Controls Engineering Manager

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Convergix is a global automation systems integrator that serves diverse end markets. We design, build, test, and integrate custom solutions to automate our customers’ operations with a focus on solving unique challenges that others struggle to address. As a team, we are on an improvement journey in pursuit of our vision: to become the ultimate trusted partner to our customers, capable of solving any industrial automation challenge with our passionate people, world renowned processes and diverse experience.

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The Controls Engineering Manager is accountable for the controls hardware and software group execution performance of the Industrials division in terms of achieving functional targets, beating project budgets, ensuring on-time delivery of scope, and delivering engineering excellence leveraging our PEM process. As a technical professional, you will provide support to the design, programming and commissioning of controls systems of projects including PLC’s, motion control and vision systems for the Industrials industry.

Typically, equipment is assembled at the Convergix Michigan facility, tested thoroughly (FAT), then installed at our customer site where it is tested again (SAT) and validated with the assistance of Convergix resources. This position reports to Vice President, Controls Engineering
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• Lead the controls design group to meet functional targets, budgets, and timelines, ensuring engineering excellence through milestone reviews and strategic problem-solving.
• Approve and enforce compliance with documented engineering processes, and drive alignment across business units through standardized practices and tools.
• Stay current with industry trends, lead technology research, and implement innovative solutions that enhance Convergix’s competitive edge.
• Allocate and manage technical resources to meet project demands, monitor capacity and chargeability, and escalate staffing needs when necessary.
• Coach and mentor team members, lead performance reviews, support training initiatives, and participate in recruitment and onboarding.
• Partner with sales, applications, and systems design teams to develop inventive solutions, clear specifications, and support commercial strategies.
• Review customer standards and URS documents, ensuring alignment with operational excellence and regulatory requirements (e.g., IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Collaborate globally to develop standardized controls/software templates and drive consistency across projects and teams.
• Maintain and improve engineering tools and systems to support business development strategies and operational capacity.
• Develop and manage relationships with outsourced resources to augment internal capabilities while maintaining quality standards.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of Industrial manufacturing processes and specific project examples of successful outcomes.
• Ability to leverage past personal process integration experiences to bring innovative solutions to the Industrials division.
• Strong technical and project management skills – an overall well-rounded skill set (technology, people, business acumen, etc.)
• Amazing interpersonal skills within…