Director of Controls Engineering

• Lead the overall vision, structure, and direction of the controls engineering function across North American operations.
• Establish and maintain engineering standards, processes, and governance related to automation and machine controls.
• Drive consistency in controls architecture, including PLCs, HMIs, motion systems, safety controls, software platforms, and industrial networking.
• Evaluate and implement emerging technologies that improve product performance, reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Serve as the organization's senior technical resource for automation and controls-related initiatives.
• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, operations, project management, field service, and commercial teams to support business objectives.
• Provide guidance on complex technical challenges, root cause investigations, and corrective action plans.
• Build and mentor high-performing engineering teams through talent development, coaching, succession planning, and workforce strategy.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on automation, digital transformation, connectivity, and data-driven decision making.
• Support multi-site engineering activities and travel periodically throughout North America.

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