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ProMach's Quest Industrial, based in Monroe and Middleton, Wisconsin, provides robotic integrated solutions using innovative technology and experienced problem-solving specialists to increase line efficiency, maximize profitability and minimize risk. Quest serves a variety of markets including food & beverage and consumer packaged goods. Quest Industrial is a division of ProMach, a leading provider of integrated packaging and processing solutions for over 20,000 customers worldwide. Through multiple brands, ProMach provides product packaging and processing equipment, PMMI certified training, installation, parts, and service for primary and secondary packaging, flexible packaging, end-of-line packaging, and identification and tracking. For more information on ProMach's brands visit www.ProMachBrands.com.
Quest is seeking a talented Controls Engineering Manager. You'll oversee and direct the controls engineering team for Quest that executes the design, manufacture, and implementation of automated and robotic packaging system applications. You'll be part of a highly talented team that is passionate about providing innovative robotic solutions for our customers. This position reports to the Director of Engineering for Quest and is located in Monroe or Middleton, WI.
Are you passionate about this work?

• Manage all engineering activities within the controls department including resource loading, innovation, design, standards, procedures, product development, implementation, and testing.
• Provide direction and guidance on control system architecture, documentation and system software architecture.
• Lead the department in employing a culture of sustained /continuous improvement practices.
• Work collaboratively with fellow department managers to communicate and to solve joint challenges.
• Forecast and manage project hours to meet project budget and schedule.
• Assign staff to appropriate projects, monitor and report progress to senior leadership, and provide support and direction to deliver on schedule.
• Maintain staff job results by training, coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; promoting positive employee relations; planning, monitoring, and appraising performance results.
• Develop and communicate individual growth paths for direct reports.
• Take ownership in the recruitment, selection, and onboarding of direct reports.
• Work with senior leadership to develop both short-term and long-term business goals/objectives. Lead department direct reports to participate and support achieving the goals/objectives.
• Manage and communicate project labor/material WIP and forecasting costs.
• Provide guidance and support to the commercial applications and sales departments on potential orders.
• Define, develop, and implement project execution processes that employ repeatable systems for consistency in excellence.
• Generate and oversee risk analysis as they apply to controls systems and implement plans to mitigate the customer's and the company's exposure.
• Develop and drive key performance indicators to the highest standards of performance in safety, quality, delivery and cost.
• Remain abreast of new and legacy industry standards, controls component migration, and national/local electrical codes. Ensure direct reports comply with current standards and codes.
• As demand requires, support direct reports by assuming responsibilities in controls system design, programming, field commissioning, and field start-up.
• Periodically visit job sites to support direct reports in the field.

What's in it for you?
There's no monopoly on innovative ideas or limits to how far you can advance with our team. We offer an open, communicative environment that fosters individual initiative. We pride ourselves in being a company where people are happy and choose to build a career.
In addition to growth opportunities, as a ProMach employee, you receive more than just a paycheck. Total compensation includes your salary, comprehensive medical/dental programs, as well as life insurance, a generous paid time off program, and a retirement savings plan with a company match. And because we understand the importance of feeling protected, there is no waiting period for benefits - you are eligible on your first day of employment!
Please note that the pay ranges listed on external job boards, outside of our posting details, do not accurately reflect our internal compensation ranges.
If this sounds like you, we want to connect!

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering or technical field preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in electrical/controls engineering or facility/equipment maintenance, with at least 2 years of progressive management experience.
• Previous experience working with FANUC robotics controls and experience programming in robotic automation preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Must be able to effectively communicate with a variety of internal and external audiences: subordinates, peers, members of senior management, suppliers, customers, and divisional peers.
• Proven experience organizing and prioritizing projects in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented business environment.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and ownership with focus on continuous improvement.
• Effective change management skills, including the ability to gain buy-in and ensure sustained improvement.
• Proven ability to mentor, coach and provide direction to a team of employees with a track record of motivating and engaging a team to produce the best results possible.
• Demonstrated ability to foster customer service disposition and sense of professionalism for self and team.
• Solid understanding of the organization's business operations and industry. Demonstrated business acumen.
• Demonstrated ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret. Able to define a problem, gather data to draw conclusions, and develop appropriate plans to address.
• Relevant experience working with a Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) system.
• Allen Bradley RS Logix 5000PLC programming knowledge, Allen Bradley Factory Talk programming knowledge, and Allen Bradley Servo Control experience preferred.
• Advanced MS Office skills.
• Ability to travel approximately 25% of time.

Pro Mach, Inc. was named to the Inc. 5,000 list of the fastest growing private companies in the U.S. seven times. We continue to introduce innovative products, enter new markets, expand our global presence, and actively acquire new capabilities.
We have the rewards, opportunities, and the market strength of a large organization combined with the entrepreneurial culture of a small, fast-paced company. You will enjoy the benefits of working with a growing company that competes globally with the personal touch and feel of a smaller company where you can make an impact every day.
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