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Mentor Technical Group

Porfolio Manager

Gurabo, PR · On-site

Mentor Technical Group (MTG) provides a comprehensive portfolio of technical support and solutions for the FDA-regulated industry. As a world leader in life science engineering and technical ...

Protagona

AWS Cloud Architect

Dallas, TX · Remote

$66.50 - $84.75/hr

They will serve as the primary technical mentor to the delivery team throughout the engagement. A Cloud Architect can translate business objectives into an actionable backlog of deliverables with ...

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Sr. C&Q Specialist

Juncos, PR · On-site

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Donato Technologies, Inc

Data Technical Architect

New York, NY · On-site

$69.75 - $89.75/hr

Mentor and Coach for Data Quality Engineering Solutioning: * Technical Guidance: Serve as the principal technical mentor and coach for the Data Quality Engineering team, guiding them on architectural ...

Axis Automation

Technical Lead Controls Engineer

Walker, MI · On-site

$115K - $140K/yr

... mentor for the Controls team. In addition to executing individual projects, the Technical Lead influences system-level architecture decisions, troubleshoots high-impact issues, and represents ...

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As of Jun 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for technical mentor in the United States is $156,348.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $116,000.00 and $205,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Technical Mentor, you need in-depth technical expertise in your field, hands-on experience, and often a relevant degree or certification. Familiarity with industry-standard tools, platforms, version control systems, and sometimes formal teaching or mentoring certifications are highly beneficial. Excellent communication, patience, active listening, and the ability to provide constructive feedback are crucial soft skills. These skills ensure effective knowledge transfer, foster mentee growth, and contribute to a positive, collaborative learning environment.

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As a Technical Mentor, your day typically involves guiding and supporting less-experienced professionals through code reviews, technical problem solving, and hands-on training sessions. You may also design learning plans, assist with challenging projects, and provide regular feedback to help mentees develop their skills. Collaboration with other mentors, stakeholders, and management to shape training curricula or performance standards is common. This role requires balancing technical tasks with strong interpersonal interactions, making every day varied and rewarding.

What is a Technical Mentor job?

A Technical Mentor is a professional who provides guidance, support, and expertise to help individuals develop technical skills and knowledge. They often assist students, junior developers, or professionals in improving their coding abilities, problem-solving skills, and industry best practices. Mentors may work in educational institutions, coding bootcamps, or corporate environments, offering feedback, code reviews, and career advice. Their role is to help mentees grow by sharing insights, identifying knowledge gaps, and fostering a structured learning path.

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Technical Lead Controls Engineer

Technical Lead Controls Engineer

Axis Automation

Grand Rapids, MI

$115K - $140K/yr

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

Level 5 – Technical Lead Controls Engineer
- Position Description -

Position Overview: The Technical Lead Controls Engineer is the department's pinnacle technical role. This engineer designs and delivers complex automation cells (PLC/HMI/robot, motion, safety, electrical and pneumatic), establishes coding and hardware standards, and serves as the primary technical mentor for the Controls team. In addition to executing individual projects, the Technical Lead influences system-level architecture decisions, troubleshoots high-impact issues, and represents Controls Engineering in advanced customer and supplier discussions. This position reports directly to the Director of Engineering.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Architects and programs advanced control systems that meet or exceed performance, safety, cycle time, and quality targets.
  • Manages multiple projects concurrently, drives schedules, leads design reviews, and coordinates cross‑functional debug/run‑off until customer buy‑off.
  • Creates, publishes, and enforces departmental coding, HMI, and electrical standards; spearheads process improvements that raise efficiency and repeatability.
  • Coaches Senior and mid‑level engineers, delivers technical training sessions, and guides interns and co‑ops on best practices.
  • Presents simulations and designs, manages technical scope changes, and specifies key components with suppliers, maintaining professional, solution‑focused relationships.
  • Institutionalizes the principles via standards, training, and architecture; sets the bar for quality and reuse; makes high-leverage, frugal decisions.
  • Willing to travel approximately 10% - 20%.
  • Champion Our Operating Principles: You will be expected to actively embody and uphold our ten Operating Principles, which guide our every action and decision at Axis Automation. These principles are key to our culture and success.

Qualifications:

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Controls, or related engineering field preferred.
  • Experience: Minimum of 6 years in controls/automation with proven mastery of PLC, HMI, robot (online & offline), motion, and vision programming.
  • Technical Skills:
    • Highest-level competency in electrical and pneumatic schematics and safety-circuit design.
    • Designs the most advanced digital twins and simulations, accurately verifying crash conditions and validating cycle times against real‑world performance.
    • In‑depth knowledge of PLC ladder logic, structured text, system architecture, and program execution optimization.
    • High‑level robotic programming proficiency across multiple robot manufacturers, including auxiliary and process‑oriented axes.
    • Proven track record of validated safety code and hard‑wired safety applications that meet or exceed current RIA/ANSI standards.
    • HMI design and programming expertise spanning multiple software environments.
    • Extensive experience with motion‑control systems such as VFDs, servo systems, and auxiliary positioning robot axes.
  • Leadership: Documented track record of leading project teams, controls engineering contractors, internal mentorship, and elevating departmental standards through continuous‑improvement initiatives that elevate overall engineering quality.
  • Communication: Communicates clearly with project teams, peers, cross‑functional groups, customers, and suppliers; regarded as an all‑around resource for anyone interacting with Axis Automation.
  • Problem-Solving: Go‑to expert for troubleshooting across wiring, controls theory, program execution, robotics, and general automation.
  • Teamwork: Models collaborative behavior by proactively sharing knowledge, supporting colleagues during crunch periods, and fostering a culture of mutual respect and high performance.
  • Reliability: Demonstrates reliability through thorough hand‑offs, on‑time project delivery, and adherence to the highest standard of "right‑the‑first‑time" quality.

Estimated Total Compensation: $115,000-$140,000

Benefits: Axis offers a comprehensive benefits package to our employees with immediate eligibility upon hire.