Engineering Manager – Industrial Automation & Controls

Position Summary

We are seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead Mechanical and Electrical Engineering teams for a growing industrial capital-equipment manufacturer. This role is responsible for engineering strategy automation systems product development technical leadership and cross-functional execution from design through manufacturing and commissioning.

The ideal candidate has strong experience designing and manufacturing industrial capital equipment combined with deep hands-on expertise in PLCs HMIs SCADA systems and industrial controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Mechanical and Electrical Engineering departments (5 engineers)
• Drive engineering strategy product innovation R&D and continuous improvement
• Partner with Sales Project Management and Manufacturing teams on customer-driven solutions
• Oversee design integration testing and troubleshooting of industrial automation systems
• Manage engineering budgets schedules staffing and performance reviews
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards customer specifications and quality requirements
• Support development of vacuum furnaces thermal-processing systems and related capital equipment
• Improve manufacturing efficiency process reliability and cost controls
• Review and approve CAD designs automation architecture and technical documentation

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering
• 710 years of experience in industrial machinery or capital-equipment design/manufacturing
• 35 years of formal engineering management experience with direct reports
• Strong background in industrial automation and controls
• Experience with PLCs HMIs SCADA systems and instrumentation
• Proficiency with CAD software and Microsoft Office
• Experience working in cross-functional engineering environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with heat-treatment equipment vacuum furnaces or thermal-processing systems
• Familiarity with Allen-Bradley PLC platforms (500/5000)
• Experience with Wonderware / InTouch and HC900 Design Station
• Knowledge of FEA and CFD tools
• Mechanical engineering exposure within capital-equipment systems

Industries & Backgrounds Considered

Candidates from industrial furnace manufacturing thermal-processing systems aerospace equipment process equipment industrial automation or other heavy industrial capital-equipment environments are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Medical dental vision and life insurance
• Profit sharing
• Limited relocation assistance available

Work Location

This is a full-time on-site position based in Corona California.

Apply Today

If you have experience leading engineering teams within industrial capital-equipment manufacturing and strong industrial automation expertise we encourage you to apply.