Director of Controls Engineering

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September 20

🌽 Illinois – Remote

Although this job is listed in Illinois, this company may be open to hiring remote in other states.

💵 $150k - $190k / year

⏰ Full Time

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Avature

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SaaS • HR Tech

Avature is a leading provider of highly configurable SaaS platforms dedicated to transforming HR processes across various industries. With a suite of best-in-class solutions, Avature helps organizations attract, hire, develop, and retain talent in competitive markets. Their comprehensive offering includes tools for candidate relationship management, applicant tracking, employee onboarding, and performance management, all integrated with cutting-edge AI technology. Avature serves a diverse range of sectors, including automotive, finance, healthcare, and more, with a focus on delivering strategic HR impact and fostering internal mobility. Renowned for its adaptability, the platform supports enterprises with digital agility and consumer-quality technology, empowering HR teams through advanced automation and insightful analytics.

1001 - 5000 employees

☁️ SaaS

👥 HR Tech

📋 Description

• Oversee a team of Project Engineering, Electrical Controls Engineering, and Software Engineering • Act as manager and individual contributor supporting assigned projects from kickoff to site handover • Coordinate with Project Management, After Sales (Commissioning), Supply Chain, and Sales • Assign won projects to Project Engineering and support simulation efforts to validate throughput • Serve as technical single point of contact for integrator and end user engineering teams on assigned projects • Lead internal and external project kickoff meetings and participate in customer meetings • Review and analyze technical documentation to create detailed approval drawings for racking and robotics production • Coordinate creation of assembly drawings and PE-stamped drawings and provide information to order processing • Support project design, production, installation, and robotics commissioning to meet schedule and budget • Source materials and services in collaboration with Supply Chain and Project Management • Process change orders and communicate cost variances to Sales and Project Management • Collaborate with Electrical Controls and Software Engineering for electro-mechanical specifications and WCS/WES integration • Support Site Managers with technical issues, perform site visits for measurements and inspections, and assist on Sales calls • Prepare and present reports on ROI, project status, and strategic recommendations to senior management • Ensure proposed solutions meet industry standards and safety regulations

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Automation Engineering, or a related field • Multiple years of management experience in the material handling industry with multi-technology integration • Multiple years of experience in post-sale engineering in material handling/warehousing with ASRS • Skilled in mechanical and robotic system design • Excellent problem-solving, strategic thinking, and project management skills • Ability to communicate complex technical information to a non-technical audience • Willing and able to travel ~15–20% within the United States and occasionally to Canada; occasional travel to Belgium possible

🏖️ Benefits

• 20 days PTO • 5 days paid sick leave • 11 US paid holidays • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance • Company paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance • Company Paid Life Insurance • Company Paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment • 401K with employer match (currently 4%) • Partial Tuition Reimbursement after 12 months