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Director of Controls Engineering

Director of Controls Engineering

Movu RoboticsRomeoville, IL, US
1 day ago
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  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

The warehouse of the future is equipped with our autonomous robots instead of forklifts and our Atlas 2D pallet shuttles or tote shuttles that allow for high-density storage (no wasted space).

As part of stow Group and over the span of more than 40 years, we’ve grown into a company with 10 manufacturing facilities, 19 commercial offices, and the know-how of around 2000 employees serving customers in 40 countries.

Early 2021, we opened our US Office and have already grown to around 50 people. It’s exciting times to be at Movu!

Location : ( Remote )

Romeoville, IL United States

Job Description

The DIRECTOR of CONTROLS ENGINEERING is an integral person in helping our customer’s vision for an automated storage solution from Movu US come to life. The core objectives are to oversee a team of Electrical Controls, Software and Project Engineering individuals, proactively collaborate with department heads of Project Management and After Sales, as well as hands-on leading of engineering efforts on assigned projects from kick off to site handover.

Solutions : Fully automated storage solutions including pallet shuttles (atlas), tote shuttles (escala), and ancillary systems such as conveyors and lifts.

Customers : End users are located throughout the United States and Canada. We work with many of the leading integrators as our Sales partners.

Typical project size : 1-30M

Qualifications

As our DIRECTOR of CONTROLS ENGINEERING, you…

  • are responsible for a growing team consisting of Project Engineering, Electrical Controls Engineering, and Software Engineering
  • are both a manager and an individual contributor
  • coordinate and collaborate with the Heads of Project Management of stow (racking) and Movu (robotics), the After Sales Manager who oversees Commissioning, the Supply Chain Manager, and the Head of Sale
  • assign won projects to Project Engineering
  • support any simulation efforts validating system throughput
  • escalate matters to the appropriate stakeholders
  • participate in customer meetings

In terms of individual contributor responsibilities, you…

  • are the technical single point of contact for our integrator and end user engineering teams for the projects assigned to you
  • contribute to internal and external project kick off meetings
  • review and analyze internal and customer-provided technical documentation and data to create detailed approval drawing in preparation for racking and robotics production
  • coordinate the creation of assembly drawings and PE stamped drawings
  • provide all necessary information to order processing
  • support project design and production efforts to assure projects are completed on time and within the established budget
  • provide the necessary information to Project Management to request quotes for installation and other contractors, and to eventually support the chosen assembly team on the installation of the rack, electro-mechanical components, and robotics commissioning
  • is responsible for sourcing materials and services in collaboration with Supply Chain and Project Management
  • process change orders and communicate cost variances to Sales and Project Management in case of customer requests or production issues
  • collaborate with Electrical Controls Engineering to provide the proper electro-mechanical specifications
  • collaborate with Software Engineering on matters that support the integration of our automation with the customer’s WCS and WES
  • support Site Managers on technical issues and provide solutions
  • occasionally, visit job sites for measurements, inspections, installer walk-through, and provide engineering insights and support on Sales calls
  • collaborate with sales, engineering, and external vendors to ensure cohesive integration of our solutions in the customer’s warehouse
  • stay informed about industry trends and technological advancements in robotics and warehouse automation to continuously refine engineering strategies and solutions
  • prepare and present detailed reports and presentations on potential ROI, project status, and strategic recommendations to senior management and clients
  • ensure all proposed solutions meet rigorous industry standards and safety regulations
  • work with our integrator end user engineering teams to understand how to connect their platforms to our technology
  • This lets us know you’re up for the job

    Technical

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Automation Engineering, or a related field
  • Multiple years of management experience in the material handling industry, specifically with multi-technology integration experience is required
  • Multiple years of experience in post-sale engineering in the material handling / warehousing industry working with automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS)
  • Skilled in mechanical and robotic system design
  • Excellent problem-solving, strategic thinking, and project management skills
  • Ability to communicate complex technical information to a non-technical audience
  • Practical

  • Willing and able to travel to customer sites throughout the United States and occasionally to Canada, approximately 15-20%, usually no more than 5-7 days at a time. Travel to our headquarters in Belgium may be a possibility at some point, usually no more than 3 weeks at a time
  • We work closely with our European colleagues. The morning hours are the most important so we can connect with them while our business hours overlap across time zones. If you love starting your workday mid-morning or later, you would hate it here. Most people start their workday at 8 am CST and some love to start even earlier so they can wrap up earlier at the end of the day
  • Additional Information

    What do we offer you?

  • 20 days PTO, 5 days paid sick leave, 11 US paid holidays
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Company paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Company Paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment
  • 401K with employer match, currently 4%
  • Partial Tuition Reimbursement after 12 months
  • Gross Salary
  • Salary Range : $150,000.00 to $190,000.00

    Quality, Safety, Health, Environment, Compliance

    Every employee at stow contributes to a safe and compliant work environment. We set the example and motivate each other to work safely, efficiently, and in a qualitative way. stow’s standards, policies, instructions, and local legislations are there to guide our decisions.

    EEO

    stow provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. stow prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, age, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

    This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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