Lead Controls Engineer

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Bridgman, MI

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expertise and guidance to the engineering team during early project stages to develop functional specifications and set design direction.
• Design and develop code for automation equipment (PLCs, HMIs, Industrial Robots, Vision Systems) aligning with functional requirements and Convergix's internal programming standards.
• Lead the team (Electrical, Controls & Robotics leads) through the development of task lists with estimated hours and set milestones based on the schedule.
• Act as the Controls Project Lead to achieve functional targets, meet or beat project budgets, ensure on-time delivery of scope, and deliver an extraordinary customer experience.
• Drive the best controls solution to meet functional requirements by applying best practices and standards while working with the cross-functional team.
• Drive high engineering excellence into projects through critical thinking, judgement, and strong risk management strategies.
• Lead controls specific project meetings (offline programming reviews, design reviews, Stage-Gates, etc.) to articulate risks, challenges, and approaches to gain confidence from internal teams and the customer.
• Support project status updates, forecasting, and issues / risks to the Project Manager or Controls Leadership proactively.
• Support coaching and mentoring of project team members through active oversight of offline programming, commissioning, product testing, deliverables, and cross-functional support.
• Assist mechanical and electrical design teams in selecting, testing, and integrating hardware such as robots, motion controllers, sensors, and vision systems.
• Perform any additional reasonable tasks as required.

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Perks of Being Part of the Team

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EEO Statement

CONVERGIX Automation Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and are committed to compliance with federal, state and local EEO laws. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.

Accommodation Program

CONVERGIX Automation Solutions has an accommodation program in place that provides reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please contact Human Resources.

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