Engineering Manager

Job Description

Job Description

For over a decade, MBI Automation has been a leader in industrial automation, offering innovative solutions that keep businesses at the forefront of technology. We combine years of industry experience with the latest in automation advancements to deliver reliable and efficient systems. Our team has built a strong reputation as a trusted and premium solution by providing conceptual design, automation controls, installation, troubleshooting and service for industrial automation equipment across all major brands.

We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Engineering Manager to lead and grow our talented engineering team. The Engineering Manager will be responsible for planning, directing, and leading all activities within the engineering department. This role requires exceptional leadership skills, a strong technical background, and a passion to mentor and inspire a team of engineering professionals to achieve their full potential. The ideal candidate will foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous learning.

Leadership and Team Management:

• Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of engineers, fostering a high-performance and collaborative environment
• Conduct one-on-one meetings, performance reviews, and career development discussions with team members
• Promote a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration within the team and across departments
• Resolve conflicts and address performance issues in a constructive and timely manner
• Participate in the recruitment process, interviewing and hiring top engineering talent
• Develop and implement training programs to enhance the skills, capabilities and knowledge of the engineering team

Technical Guidance and Strategy:

• Provide technical guidance and oversight, ensuring adherence to best practices and engineering principles
• Collaborate with Project Management and other leaders to define technical roadmaps and prioritize engineering initiatives
• Stay current with emerging technologies and automation trends to improve team efficiency and productivity
• Oversee the design, development, and implementation of control systems for various applications, according to customer specifications
• Ensure the timely delivery of high-quality projects, adhering to timelines and budget constraints
• Identify and mitigate technical risks, ensuring smooth project execution

Technical Qualifications:

• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical to create/update electrical, pneumatic and hydraulics schematics
• Working knowledge of Fanuc robots and at least one or more of the following brands of robots: ABB, KUKA, YASKAWA and Motoman
• Program using RSLogix 500, RSLogix 5000, Studio 5000 and Factory Talk View Studio.
• Support engineers in the development of advanced controls systems designs, i.e. PLC, HMI, robotics, vision systems, industrial communication networks, automation applications and high-level languages for various types of automated equipment
• Evaluate machine process problems, determine root cause and execute corrective action plans
• Troubleshoot robot controllers, ladder logic, electrical control devices, mechanical units,