[Remote] Manager, Industrial Controls Engineering
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Symbotic is an automation technology leader reimagining the supply chain with its AI-powered robotic and software platform. They are seeking a Manager of Industrial Controls Engineering to lead a team of Controls Engineers responsible for developing, testing, and maintaining PLC-based control software for industrial automation systems.
Responsibilities
- Directly manage a team of 6–8 PLC R&D Controls Engineers, providing day-to-day guidance and technical direction
- Own delivery of PLC software milestones across multiple projects and programs
- Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, goal setting, and career development planning
- Communicate status, risks, and technical tradeoffs clearly to stakeholders
- Lead prototyping, testing, validation, and documentation of new control system concepts and electrical designs
- Ensure high-quality, reliable, and maintainable PLC software design
- Promote best practices in modular programming, version control, diagnostics, and documentation
- Drive adoption of AI assisted programming, simulation, Digital Twins, and automated testing
- Support troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for complex or high-impact issues
Skills
- Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or related field
- Minimum of 7 years in industrial automation, controls engineering, and people management responsibility
- Hands-on expertise with Rockwell Automation PLC platforms, Motion Control, Safety PLC Systems, OT networking, and industrial communication protocols
- Experience with HMI/SCADA development, preferably Inductive Automation Ignition software
- Exposure to AI assisted PLC code development, simulation tools, Digital Twins, and automated PLC testing
- Ability to balance hands-on technical work with people leadership responsibilities
- Strong communication and organizational skills
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Disability
- 401K
- PTO
- Other benefits
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