Controls Engineer Manager in Livonia

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Job DescriptionJob DescriptionControls 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)

About the Opportunity

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Why This Role Stands Out

• 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.
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