Automation Engineering Manager

• Lead, mentor, and develop Controls Designers/Senior Designers (coaching, onboarding, training, performance support).
• Manage team workload, staffing, prioritization, and assignments to hit project timelines and deliverables.
• Coordinate with project management, engineering, and panel build teams to support execution and solve design issues.
• Review/approve drawings, redlines, design packages, and release documentation for accuracy and consistency.
• Maintain/enforce department standards, documentation requirements, and best practices.
• Ensure designs meet applicable codes/standards and customer requirements (NFPA 70, NFPA 79, UL 508A).
• Oversee part selection/standardization and help maintain design libraries/databases.
• Drive continuous improvement in quality, standardization, workflows, and engineering tools.
• Serve as the escalation point for complex electrical controls design decisions (including AutoCAD/EPLAN environments).

• Strong leadership/mentoring background in a technical environment.
• Solid understanding of industrial controls and control panel design.
• Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining quality and team accountability.
• Strong communication and decision-making skills.

Preferred Experience / Education

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering/technical discipline + 6+ years related experience OR
• Associate degree in engineering/technical discipline + 8+ years related experience
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and EPLAN
• Experience with UL 508A compliance/interpretation
• Experience improving processes/standards within design/engineering teams