Industrial Automation Engineering Manager in Orlando, FL
Overview
You lead the systems that power modern production as Engineering Manager at CLX Engineering in Orlando, Florida, overseeing multiple automation projects from kickoff to closeout. Your week blends resource alignment, mentoring engineers through PLC and HMI architecture decisions, and reviewing test results before commissioning trips. You drive project scope, schedule, and quality while building an engaged, accountable team. This role stands apart with up to 50% travel, putting you on customer sites to resolve issues decisively.
What You'll Do7
- 1Guide and develop engineering teams in industrial automation, controls, and manufacturing environments.
- 2Own project and resource planning to deliver on scope, schedule, and quality across concurrent projects.
- 3Juggle competing priorities in a fast-changing setting without losing momentum.
- 4Build an engaged, accountable, high-output team culture through regular coaching and feedback.
- 5Apply hands-on understanding of controls engineering, including PLCs, HMIs, system testing, and commissioning best practices.
- 6Communicate clearly across functions and customers to drive alignment.
- 7Resolve issues decisively and keep initiatives on track from kickoff through closeout.
Requirements7
- 1Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
- 23+ years leading engineering teams in industrial automation, controls, or manufacturing.
- 3Proven track record of delivering projects on scope, schedule, and quality.
- 4Hands-on experience with PLC programming and HMI development.
- 5Experience with Lean or continuous improvement methods.
- 6Exposure to field implementation or commissioning support.
- 7Availability for up to 50% travel based on project and customer demands.
Salary Insight
$115 - $140k per year
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