Director of Controls Engineering

Adaptec Solutions is a top-ten, North American integration partner engineering diverse material handling and automation solutions with lifecycle service support for manufacturing, distribution, and warehousing companies.

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Job Summary

Location : Rochester, NY, Painted Post, NY, or Memphis, TN

Reporting to : VP, Engineering and Operations

Role Overview : This position is crucial in leading our controls engineering department in Rochester, Painted Post, Memphis, and remote settings.

This position focuses on designing high-quality automation systems and solutions that meet customer deadlines and budgets, while driving revenue growth.

Key responsibilities include the development, documentation, and verification of new designs and processes, improvement of existing designs, and management of the controls engineering team consisting of Electrical Engineers, PLC / HMI programmers, and Robot Engineers.

Effective collaboration with the PMO Manager, Project Managers, Supply Chain Manager, Operations Managers, and other Engineering Managers is crucial to synchronize efforts with the company's goals.

The ideal candidate will nurture a collaborative environment centered around teamwork, instilling uniform practices and cohesive culture across all sites.

Direct reports include :

• 1 Robot Engineering Manager, with approximately 10 direct reports.
• Approximately 3 Controls Engineering Team Leads, each with 4-8 Controls Engineers dotted line into each of them.
• Approximately 15 Controls Engineers (these are the resources dotted lined into the Controls Engineering Team Leads).

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Utilize data analysis tools such as Excel and Power BI to identify trends and drive decisions and improvements.
• Develop and monitor KPIs to improve project performance.
• Guide a team of engineers and technical personnel, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Develop and execute engineering strategies in alignment with company goals.
• Plan and manage professional development for the engineering team.
• Standardize designs and workflows.
• Manage resource allocation effectively, including aligning work tasks with skillset.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to engineers.
• Promote engineering solutions that balance technical and budgetary requirements.
• Develop expertise in design principles, automation design, systems, tooling, and sequence of operations.
• Manage project communications and subcontractor relationships.
• Drive progress and clear roadblocks.
• Lead the engineering team in system architecture, identifying potential risks and selecting the most viable concepts which meet requirements before initiating the design process.
• Manage, train, and drive DfX (Design for X) where our key focus for X is Manufacturing, Quality, Serviceability, and Cost.
• Up to 20% travel required.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in controls automation design and engineering, with at least 5 years in a management role.

Skills And Qualifications

• Experience in engineered-to-order equipment and systems, including robotics, conveyors, and ASRS systems.
• Strong leadership with a focus on continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
• Proficiency in Rockwell RSLogix 5 / 500 / 5000, Kinetix, Factory Talk View, Siemens Step7, TIA, WinCC, SIMOTION, Keyence LG Vision tools, Cognex Vision products, AutoCAD Electrical, Wonderware, Ignition, Structured Text programming language, SCADA Systems, Warehouse Controls Systems, Fanuc Robots, and other controls software.
• Motion control design and programming.
• Advanced analytical, critical thinking, decision-making, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills.
• Subject matter expert in areas including engineering best practices, automation design, equipment selection, manufacturing, and robot applications.
• Provide timely feedback and hold employees accountable for achieving results.
• High degree of professionalism, attention to detail, and organizational skills. A self-starter capable of working with minimal supervision.
• Embraces the values of Integrity, Quality, and Servant Leadership.

Success Metrics

• Ownership and Initiative.
• Achievement of revenue and margin targets.
• Continuous improvement in efficiency and productivity.
• High quality in products and services delivered.
• Successful employee retention and development.
• Develop and maintain all engineering SOPs to ensure consistent and efficient operations.
• Complete projects ahead of schedule and under budget.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $125,000 - 150,000. The salary range provided is a general guideline.

When extending an offer, Adaptec Solutions considers factors including, but not limited to experience and geographic location.

Adaptec Solutions also offers a variety of benefits including generous paid time off (PTO), 11 paid company holidays including your birthday, health, dental and vision insurance, HSA / FSA accounts, 401(k) match, short-term / long term disability coverage and basic life / AD&D insurance and education assistance.

Adaptec Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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