Software Controls Engineering Manager

Software Controls Engineering Manager

Join a dynamic team as a Technical PLC/Software Development Manager where you will oversee the software development of conveyor and sortation systems. This role is pivotal in implementing site-based controls for new equipment within both new and existing customer systems. You will lead, develop, and mentor a team of SCADA and PLC development engineers. Collaboration with Operations and Controls engineering groups is essential to support project scope and schedules. Additionally, you will manage a repository of applications, design, and implement scalable, secure, and efficient software solutions in close collaboration with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage software development for conveyor and sortation systems.
• Implement site-based controls for new equipment within customer systems.
• Lead, develop, and mentor a team of SCADA and PLC development engineers.
• Collaborate with Operations and Controls engineering groups to support project scope and schedule.
• Manage a repository of applications.
• Design and implement scalable, secure, and efficient software solutions.
• Identify requirements and translate them into software designs with stakeholders.

Essential Skills

• Experience in PLC software development.
• Proficiency in Rockwell, HMI development, and controls development.
• Strong skills in Python development and scripting.
• 8+ years of experience in software management.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering.
• Experience in material handling or parcel systems.
• Management experience in a technical environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with UPS or USPS projects.
• Proficiency in Rockwell or Siemens & Schneider PLC development.
• Must be able to lead a remote team that travels.

Work Environment

The company offers a fantastic work environment with a regional work center strategy, allowing employees some flexibility in choosing where to live. The company culture is focused on hard work and employee well-being, with generous benefits, including profit sharing, PTO, and health insurance. The team is structured with strong project execution strategies, primarily focusing on design, development, testing, and commissioning of conveyor control systems for the material handling and baggage handling industries. The current team consists of eight developers, highlighting a need for someone with experience in managing people.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Louisville, Kentucky. Work from home and quarterly travel to the Louisville, KY office. Some travel to customer sites throughout the year.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $155000.00 - $165000.00/yr.

Diversified Automation pays the full cost of many of your benefits; you share the cost for others. You pay the full cost for any voluntary benefits you elect. The following information is a quick overview of the benefits plans currently provided and is not to be interpreted as a complete disclosure of plans entitlement to any of the benefits described. The company reserves the right to adjust, amend and revise benefits plans. In all cases of specific plan interpretations, receipt of benefits or entitlements, the actual plan document shall rule. You can contact your HR department for the actual plan documents.

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Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 17, 2025.