Controls Manager

Our client is currently seeking a Controls Manager for their facility near Allentown, PA.

Key Responsibilities:

Evaluate project feasibility and prioritize automation and control initiatives.

Provide leadership, training, and performance evaluations for a team of engineers and technicians.

Oversee capital project execution, including financial justification, planning, design, programming, testing, and system commissioning.

Develop and enforce machine safety control standards in compliance with industry regulations.

Ensure adherence to safe work practices across the team.

Offer expert guidance in electrical control development, maintenance, and troubleshooting for all manufacturing processes.

Lead data-driven troubleshooting efforts to optimize key processes and decision-making.

Manage industrial communication protocols and maintain physical industrial networks.

Provide technical insights on capital projects and process development.

Apply advanced expertise to machine qualification processes at supplier sites and in-house.

Maintain accurate documentation of machine software and version updates to prevent production disruptions.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.

10+ years of experience in manufacturing support with expertise in Electrical, Electronic, and Industrial Controls, including PLC debugging and various control software.

At least 7 years of direct management experience leading technical staff.

Strong proficiency in Rockwell software (Studio5000, RSLogix500, FactoryTalk).

Expertise in Rockwell Kinetix motion control systems.

Experience specifying and integrating industrial and collaborative robotics.

Familiarity with data collection tools such as Wonderware AchestrA and InSQL.

Comprehensive knowledge of NEC and NFPA codes.

Solid understanding of electrical safety and industrial power distribution.

Experience with control networks including DeviceNet, ControlNet, Remote IO, Data Highway Plus, and Ethernet.

Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly, both verbally and in writing.

Working knowledge of AutoCAD electrical schematic design.

Strong multitasking skills, ability to manage multiple projects, draft RFAs, and oversee contractors.

Availability to provide support during off-hours for troubleshooting manufacturing equipment.