Manager, Industrial Controls Engineering

Symbotic

. Lead, coach, and develop a growing team of Industrial Controls Engineers supporting development, implementation, and sustaining engineering activities .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $144,000 - $211,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading and mentoring engineering teams while driving technical excellence and innovation in industrial automation projects. Proficient in managing complex control systems, ensuring high-quality PLC and HMI solutions, and fostering collaboration across cross-functional teams.

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PLC ProgrammingHMI DevelopmentPeople LeadershipIndustrial Automation Project ManagementRockwell Automation ControlLogix

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Hard Skills

PLC ProgrammingHMI DevelopmentIndustrial Networking TechnologiesRoot-Cause AnalysisElectrical Schematics InterpretationAgile Development MethodologiesControl System ArchitecturesTroubleshooting Complex SystemsPower Systems KnowledgeMotion Control Systems

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsOrganizational LeadershipStakeholder ManagementCollaborationInfluence

Tools & Technologies

Rockwell AutomationControlLogixGuardLogixIgnitionFactoryTalk ME/SEJira

Industry Keywords

Industrial AutomationControls EngineeringMechatronics EngineeringWarehouse AutomationRoboticsMaterial HandlingNew Product IntroductionSustaining Engineering

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, coach, and develop a growing team of Industrial Controls Engineers supporting development, implementation, and sustaining engineering activities
Establish performance expectations, career development plans, and technical competency frameworks
Drive workforce planning, recruiting, succession planning, and organizational development initiatives
Foster accountability, technical excellence, innovation, safety, and continuous improvement
Mentor engineers and technical leaders and promote knowledge sharing and engineering best practices
Own engineering execution across Industrial Controls implementation and deployment activities
Establish processes ensuring high-quality, reliable, and maintainable PLC and HMI solutions
Balance engineering resources against business priorities, customer commitments, and strategic objectives
Provide leadership for complex technical initiatives, troubleshooting efforts, and escalations
Drive technical decision-making consistent with architectures, standards, and product strategies
Support implementation and deployment of new control system capabilities and platform enhancements
Champion validation and testing strategies for system performance, reliability, and safety
Drive improvements in engineering productivity and reduce development, commissioning, and support efforts
Translate organizational strategy into technical roadmaps and execution plans
Identify technical risks, capability gaps, and process and platform improvement opportunities
Improve deployment efficiency, operational performance, and customer outcomes
Influence controls architecture and technology direction for business growth and platform scalability
Partner with Release Management and cross-functional stakeholders on control system updates
Communicate engineering status, technical risks, and strategic recommendations to leadership
Build customer and internal partner relationships to understand challenges and improve solutions
Support critical customer issues and operational escalations when necessary

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 2 years of management experience and 8 years of total work experience
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Automation Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline
Minimum of 8 years of experience programming PLCs, HMIs, drives, and related industrial control technologies and deploying industrial automation and control systems
Minimum of 3 years of people leadership experience managing Controls Engineers or other highly technical engineering teams
Demonstrated success leading complex industrial automation projects involving hardware, software, and integrated system architectures
Advanced experience with Rockwell Automation PLC platforms including ControlLogix and GuardLogix
Experience developing HMI applications using platforms such as Ignition and FactoryTalk ME/SE
Strong knowledge of industrial networking technologies and control system architectures
Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills for complex automated systems
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, control drawings, and system architecture documentation
Proven ability to drive outcomes through influence, collaboration, and technical leadership
Strong communication, organizational leadership, and stakeholder management skills
Valid driver's license and ability to drive and/or fly to client locations and company HQ
Experience in warehouse automation, robotics, material handling, or other complex automated systems preferred
Knowledge of power systems, AC/DC drive architectures, and motion control systems preferred
Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI), sustaining engineering, and large-scale deployment programs preferred
Experience with Agile development methodologies, Jira, and modern engineering development processes preferred
Experience providing 24/7 customer support preferred
Master's degree in Engineering, Engineering Management, or a related technical discipline preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
401K
PTO
Business travel expenses reimbursed based on program guidelines
Eligible employees may receive a corporate credit card based on role and travel requirements