ILUS - Controls Engineering Manager - Automated Handling & Storage

The Controls Engineering Manager at ILUS plays a crucial role in leading a team of engineers, designing complex control systems for material handling applications, and ensuring the successful completion of projects. Responsibilities include managing project schedules and resources, providing technical guidance, and performing regular process checks to uphold engineering standards.

To qualify for the Controls Engineering Manager position at ILUS, candidates need a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Controls Engineering, along with a minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible engineering experience. Additionally, at least 2 years of supervisory experience and 10 years in the material handling industry are required to effectively lead the team.

Essential skills for a Controls Engineering Manager at ILUS include strong leadership abilities, proficiency in AutoCAD, deep knowledge of industrial automation, and the capability to manage conflicts professionally. Successful candidates should also possess excellent communication skills to manage team dynamics effectively.

As a Controls Engineering Manager at ILUS, you will be responsible for managing complex material handling projects. This includes overseeing the design and implementation of control systems, liaising with customers to ensure specifications are met, and adapting plans based on project feedback and operational goals.

Yes, the Controls Engineering Manager at ILUS can expect to travel domestically up to 40% of the time, primarily within the Continental United States. This travel will involve visiting project sites and collaborating with customers to ensure satisfaction and successful project execution.

In your response, detail specific projects you've worked on, the technologies used (like PLCs or AutoCAD), and how your contributions led to successful project outcomes.

Highlight your project management skills, discussing tools or strategies you use to allocate resources effectively and monitor progress in order to meet deadlines.

Emphasize your approach to coaching and mentoring engineers, and provide examples of how you've successfully enhanced team performance and morale in past roles.

Explain your conflict resolution strategies, such as open communication, mediation techniques, and fostering a respectful team environment to address and resolve issues effectively.

Share a specific instance where your technical expertise helped you troubleshoot and resolve a major issue, explaining how your actions improved the project and enhanced customer satisfaction.

Discuss past complex project management experiences, focusing on your leadership role, any challenges faced, and how you ensured successful outcomes.

Outline your approach for prioritization, such as assessing project scopes, deadlines, resource availability, and impacts on overall engineering objectives to ensure efficient workflow.

Discuss your experience working directly with customers, ensuring their needs are met, and how you plan to maintain open channels of communication while addressing their concerns.

Talk about how you value feedback from your team for continuous improvement, how it informs your leadership style, and how you integrate it into project workflows.

Share strategies you employ to keep abreast of industry developments, such as attending conferences, joining professional organizations, or engaging with relevant publications, and how this knowledge benefits your role.