Controls Engineer Manager in Novi

Controls Engineering Manager (Confidential)

Location:

Metro Detroit, MI
Compensation: $105,000 – $115,000 annually + benefits

Employment Type:

Full-Time | On-site
Company:
Confidential (Represented by Connect Force Recruiting)

A global leader in precision manufacturing is seeking a Controls Engineering Manager to oversee machine control system projects from concept through customer acceptance. This mid-level leadership role blends technical design, project coordination, and light team supervision—perfect for a controls engineer ready to take the next step toward management without losing the hands‑on engineering connection.

You’ll guide a small team of 2–3 engineers and technicians, work closely with senior leadership, and play a key role in the integration, testing, and installation of advanced machine tools and automation systems.

• Supervise and mentor a small team of controls engineers and technicians, ensuring project timelines and quality standards are met.
• Oversee controls hardware and software design for complex machine systems, collaborating with electrical and mechanical teams.
• Develop and implement PLC logic, HMI interfaces, and motion control integration (Siemens and/or Allen Bradley).
• Coordinate system commissioning, debugging, and machine runoff both in‑house and at customer sites.
• Review and approve electrical and pneumatic schematics, bills of materials, and wiring layouts.
• Work with project management to ensure proper documentation, scheduling, and cost awareness.
• Serve as a key technical liaison between engineering, build, and customer service teams.
• Promote and enforce safety, quality, and process improvement initiatives.

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 5+ years of experience in controls design, automation systems, or machine tool industry.
• 1–3 years of supervisory or project leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of industrial communication networks (Ethernet/IP, Profibus, Profinet, Canbus).
• Experience with EPLAN or AutoCAD Electrical.
• Proficiency with Siemens Step 7, TIA Portal, WinCC, or Allen Bradley Studio 5000.
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and multitasking skills.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for customer installations or troubleshooting.

• Be part of a world‑class company with over 90 years of precision engineering expertise.
• Blend hands‑on engineering with leadership and project ownership.
• Opportunity to influence both design and production outcomes.
• Excellent compensation, benefits, and professional growth potential.
• Collaborative, innovative, and supportive culture.

This is a confidential opportunity managed by Connect Force Recruiting.