PLC Applications Engineering Manager at Tesco Controls

Sacramento, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Department Leadership, Staff Management, Resource Management, Quality Assurance Program, Standards Development, Issue Resolution, Customer Relations, Sales Support, PLC Programming, Mentoring, Performance Appraisals, Recruitment, Project Monitoring, Process Improvement, SCADA Management, Technical Expertise

Industry

Automation Machinery Manufacturing

Description

Description Job Summary: Provide leadership and day-to-day management of the PLC Application Engineering Group in a manner which meets customer expectations while achieving organization’s business and strategic goals. Monitor the projects and tasks of the PLC Application Engineering Group to ensure that deliverables are on schedule and meeting project requirements. Delegate work, train, and mentor staff. Provide leadership and management of the Standards and Quality Programs for the Department. This is a full-time, daily onsite position based in our Sacramento office. Regular in-person attendance is an essential function of the role. Tesco Controls is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. TESCO provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules) Requirements Essential Functions: Department Leadership- Provide departmental leadership and vision that promotes industry leading approaches and execution Maintain industry awareness and participate in industry and marketing events Develop annual and long term goals for the department Attend managers meetings and activities, and company events, as required Interface with other internal department Provide periodic and situational liaison with the other department managers to ensure projects are being properly executed, and to identify process improvements Participate in R&D efforts and support company initiatives, as requested Onsite Leadership Presence- Maintain consistent daily onsite presence at the Sacramento office to support staff leadership, collaboration, operational execution, and departmental performance Staff Management and Culture- Foster a team environment that empowers staff and promotes career development Hold departmental meetings as outlined in the Company Strategic Communications Plan to communicate company and departmental direction and initiatives These meetings should occur at least monthly and are in addition to other technical and/or project specific meeting Communicate company requirements, policies and procedures to staff and address issues as needed Develop supervisors so that each one is responsible for the performance of their group (quality, schedules, etc.) Staff Development and Training- Take the lead in the recruitment and selection of programming personnel required to meet staffing needs Provide mentoring of staff to enable technical and career growth in line with company direction and goals; lead a mentoring program within the department Establish and maintain a departmental staff training program Evaluate employee performance; prepare and conduct performance appraisals and coaching. Make salary adjustment recommendations Resource and Task Management- Identify and assign available, appropriate staff to projects to meet deadlines, schedules, and technical requirements Coordinate tasks and deadlines with project managers and schedulers Lead a programming Resource Priority Meeting Be responsible for projections of future resource needs; use existing tools, or develop new tools, for resource projections Lead departmental recruiting efforts or staff reductions as needed Participate in the development and management of a company-wide Master Schedule Maintain a departmental WBS and manage tasks accordingly Departmental Quality Management- Initiate, develop, manage, and monitor a formal Application Programming Quality Assurance program which ensures adherence to CSIA, Tesco, and other industry best practices. All application programs and documentation shall be verified and tested. All testing and QC activities shall be documented. The program shall include documented Quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) requirements, procedures/SOPs, forms, and monitoring for KPIs Standards Development- Work with the SCADA Manager, lead Tesco’s program to develop, implement, and maintain applications programming standards for Tesco project work. Standards shall follow CSIA and other industry best practices. Roll out the use of standardized program objects across multiple platforms and ensure consistent use on projects where they can be utilized Develop detailed documentation on their use and application Provide staff training, including appropriate non-PLC staff Develop and manage the use of other departmental standards, as identified Issue Resolution- Support Tesco’s 24/7/365 support by assigning appropriate resources and ensure technical issues get resolved in a timely manner Advise Engineering, Technical Services, Sales, and Production management on significant technical issues related to projects and products Customer Relations and Sales Support- Maintain a strong customer focus Provide customer interface assistance when needed to solve issues Provide technical expertise to Sales when requested to assist with project development, scopes and estimates Provide estimating tools as needed Perform other duties as assigned Demonstrated Skills: Management of a group of engineers and programmers Management of quality standards and a quality program for a department Excellent verbal communication skills High level of organizational skills Education and Knowledge: BS degree in Engineering, Computer Technology, or related field Knowledge in programming major manufacturer (Allen-Bradley, Modicon) Tesco PLC & OIT Process Control Applications expertise Working knowledge of instruments and electro-mechanical devices used for process control Experience: 10 years' experience in a high-technology company At least 5 years of supervisorial experience At least 5 years of experience managing a programming team Training Requirements: Tesco Controls, Inc. general office safety training Safety Requirements: Required to follow all Safety Policies and Guidelines and hold team accountable to applicable safety standards Document any hazards, correct hazards or provide safeguards as appropriate, and report to Safety & Facilities Supervisor, or HR Required to wear appropriate PPE and/or eye protection when designated, and ensure PPE is worn by the team Physical Demands: Light physical effort Regularly required to sit May be required to work out in the field Work Environment: Office environment – daily onsite presence required at the Sacramento office Onsite environment – As needed, onsite presence required Production environment Our PLC Applications Engineering department is growing! Join our team and you will contribute to complex and interesting projects that impact the lives of the communities we serve. As a full-service Systems Integrator and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), (Ranked #1 System Integrator focused on Water/Wastewater and #12 overall on the Global System Integrator Giants List 2023). We design, engineer, manufacture, program, and integrate electrical, power, and process control systems for water/wastewater, transportation, power, and renewable energy facilities. We help clients optimize operations, increase overall efficiency, and reduce operating costs. We employ experts in every control discipline. TESCO’s unique ability to manufacture custom solutions and design and commission equipment, power and control systems provides clients with well-designed systems that work as intended. Pay offered will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, and geographic location. We may pay more or less than the range based on the person’s qualifications. In good faith we believe the range is what we will pay for this role at the time of the posting and may change in the future. In addition, Tesco offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, vacation, holidays, and 100% 401K match of your contributions up to 4% of your earnings. We may pay more or less than the range based on the person’s qualifications.

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Responsibilities

The manager will provide leadership and day-to-day management of the PLC Application Engineering Group to meet customer expectations and strategic goals, ensuring project deliverables are on schedule. This includes delegating work, training, mentoring staff, and managing departmental standards and quality programs.