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JR Automation

Controls Project Engineering Manager

JR Automation, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37247

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Overview

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Controls Project Engineering Manager

role at

JR Automation . The Opportunity:

JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, is driven to deliver customer success worldwide. We provide intelligent automated manufacturing and distribution technology solutions that transform how the world's leading manufacturers make and distribute products. Our strength is our people and we’re always looking to get stronger across North America, Europe, and Asia. Join us as a

Controls Project Engineering Manager

in

Nashville, TN

as we work together to bring innovative automation solutions to life. Location Type:

This role is onsite at our Nashville, TN facility.

Responsibilities

Develops the Controls Engineering department through leadership, mentoring, and training of controls engineers, and other staff. Direct supervision of controls engineers and other staff. Manages staffing and workload issues, including managing direct, indirect and overtime hours as they relate to workload, budget, and timing. Designs controls equipment to meet customer requirements, applying knowledge of engineering principles. Responsible for leading cross-functional technical teams throughout the lifecycle of various projects. Expected to manage several on-going projects concurrently, including people, travel, customer interactions, etc. Assists with the successful management of assigned programs as they relate to cost, quality, timing and customer satisfaction. Influences team, department, and business unit decisions. Works closely with manager in orchestrating systemic change to improve department efficiency. Influential in assisting engineers in career development and advancement. Works under minimum oversight from manager and exercises independent judgment, innovates, and works autonomously. Recognizes and implements significant design and workflow improvements. Collaborates with department leadership in executing and creating methods to develop technical talent. Independently works with key talent in department to support career progression and personal development. Assists the manager in developing the engineering department through leadership and training of other engineers, and serves as a mentor/coach for developing engineers. Able to lead discipline specific teams and influence project direction and progress; viewed as a technical expert and leader in the department. Up to 25% travel.

What You’ll Bring

Minimum Experience: 8+ years; 2+ years leading technical projects. Minimum Training: Five years designing and implementing control systems in the industrial automation field. Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field or Associates degree (2-year) with experience from accredited program (ABET/EAC). Demonstrated ability to positively influence engineer's development and progression. Breadth and depth of experience to enterprise engineering problems. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to accomplish tasks. Able to quickly recognize and fix common engineering problems based on experience, including review / critique of others' work. Has experience leading technical projects and sufficient knowledge to lead others and identify systemic issues that need improvement. Proficient in the application of standard and advanced engineering principles, practices, and procedures. Possesses excellent oral and written communication skills with experience presenting to colleagues and company management; speaks effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization. Demonstrates skills in persuasion and negotiation of critical issues.

Disclaimer

JR Automation requires candidates to successfully complete a 10-panel drug screen, physical examination, and background check.

Company Overview

At

JR Automation, A Hitachi Group Company,

we discover potential, reimagine limits, and advance industry. When faced with a problem, we find a solution. Together, we push what’s possible to automate for tomorrow. Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

- Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals With Disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at JR Automation, please send the nature of request and contact information to

[email protected] .

Senioriy level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, Automation Machinery Manufacturing, and Machinery Manufacturing

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