Engineering Manager - Controls Software

Company: Page Mechanical Group, Inc.
Location: Chattanooga
Posted on: May 3, 2025

Job Description:

BUILT TO CONNECTAstec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company of asphalt road building and aggregate processing. Our mission is to design and build the most innovative products for the industries we serve. Leveraging innovative solutions and technologies, we serve customers all over the world.ABOUT THE POSITIONThe Control Systems Engineering Manager oversees the design, development, and implementation of control systems to ensure they meet performance, regulatory and safety standards. The manager will lead a team of controls software engineers, coordinating efforts to optimize system functionality and efficiency and assist with recruiting and onboarding efforts to drive a high-performance culture. The manager will oversee project timelines and budgets, ensuring successful delivery of control systems projects in collaboration with other departments. This role is responsible for New Product Development as well as Continuous Improvement projects.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (may include but not limited to)

• Own the planning, execution, quality, and completion of control systems projects to ensure on time project completion.
• Identify and mitigate project risks.
• Develop and implement control system architectures and strategies from a systems perspective.
• Design control algorithms and software for various applications.
• Ensure systems comply with industry standards and safety regulations.
• Conduct rigorous testing, troubleshooting, and validation of control systems and implement quality assurance processes.
• Enforce and maintain a robust version control strategy to manage code changes effectively, ensuring consistency and traceability.
• Own the organization and maintenance of code repositories to ensure efficient development workflows.
• Maintain code quality through review processes and facilitate knowledge sharing among team members.
• Manage branching and merging strategies to support parallel development efforts and ensure smooth integration of code changes.
• Manage access control policies to ensure that only authorized personnel can modify critical codebases.
• Integrate version control systems with continuous integration (CI) tools to automate testing and deployment processes, enhancing overall development efficiency.
• Optimize and enhance system performance and functionality through continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain detailed documentation of control system designs, modifications, and testing procedures.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Develop, deploy, and oversee training of all stakeholders (Operations, Field Service, Sales, etc.) on new software improvements and changes.
• Provide troubleshooting, maintenance, and technical support for control systems during and after implementation.
• Identify emerging technologies and trends to incorporate into future projects.
• Participate in long-term strategic planning to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of control systems.EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
  • Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
  • Minimum five (5) years of experience as a controls software engineer.
  • Experience developing controls software for heavy construction equipment preferred but not required.
  • Technical knowledge of electrical and software systems for heavy construction equipment.
  • Experience working with C/C++, CodeSys, Parker IQAN, Danfoss Plus 1 or any PLC software.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
  • Experience with Internet of Things preferred.
  • Experience developing and deploying telematics highly desirable.
  • Experience with Microsoft Azure highly desirable.
  • Ability to integrate control systems with hardware and other software components.
  • Ability to prepare and present reports and presentations for management and both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ability to collaborate with, positively communicate with, and influence cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, software developers, product managers, production, and project managers.
  • Ability to manage and maintain project schedules when challenges arise.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills (both verbal and written).
  • Ability to identify risks at both a strategic and functional level and make resolution recommendations.
  • Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment on a customary and regular basis.
  • Ability to author or comprehend high-level project scopes and requirements.
  • Ability to understand complex technical problems.
  • Good organization and time-management skills.
  • Ability to read, write, and analyze reports, business correspondence, professional journals, governmental regulations, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
  • Must have strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.TRAVEL REQUIREMENTSThis role may include occasional travel, domestic and international.Our Culture and ValuesEmployees that become part of Astec embody the values below throughout their work.
    • Continuous devotion to meeting the needs of our customers.
    • Honesty and integrity in all aspects of business.
    • Respect for all individuals.
    • Preserving entrepreneurial spirit and innovation.
    • Safety, quality and productivity as means to ensure success.WORK ENVIRONMENTThis employee will work in a combination of both office and manufacturing environments.OfficeWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of injury in an office environment and occasionally a manufacturing shop plant environment. Duties will include a typical office setting including extensive computer work, sitting, or standing. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Manufacturing EnvironmentShop manufacturing environment exposures include exposure to moving mechanical parts, machinery, tools and equipment, vibration, fumes or airborne particles, motorized vehicles, welding and machining operations, outside weather conditions and exposure to the risk of electric shock. The employee may occasionally be exposed to varying levels of dirt, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, very warm and/or very chilly temperatures. The noise level in the shop can be very loud at times consistent with an industrial assembly facility and may require hearing protection. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Equal Opportunity EmployerAs an Equal Opportunity Employer, Astec does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a person's veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order.
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