Location: Provo, UT
Reports to: Factory Automation Engineering Manager
The OpportunityWe are seeking a highly strategic and technically adept
Controls Technician Manager to lead our automation maintenance department at our brand-new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Provo. This is a foundational leadership role; it's an opportunity to build, scale, and define a culture of technical excellence and operational reliability from the ground up.
Reporting to the Factory Automation Engineering Manager, you will direct a department of specialized technicians and team leads dedicated to the reliability, functionality, and optimization of our cutting-edge robotics and automation systems. You will balance deep technical expertise with high-level strategic planning, budget management, and departmental leadership to ensure our facility operates at peak efficiency.
What You'll DoLeadership & Strategy- Departmental Management: Direct, mentor, and scale a team of Controls Technicians and Shift Leads. Define departmental KPIs and foster a culture of continuous learning, accountability, and safety.
- Process Engineering: Develop and execute high-level, data-driven initiatives to minimize equipment downtime, optimize cycle times, and extend asset lifecycles.
- Cross-Functional Liaison: Serve as a strategic partner to the Engineering and Operations teams, leading integration for site projects, negotiating with vendors, and overseeing the commissioning of new capital equipment.
- Operational Oversight: Act as the ultimate point of escalation for critical machine downtime, coordinating rapid-response troubleshooting and directing root-cause analysis investigations.
Technical Execution- Reliability Excellence: Design, implement, and audit a comprehensive Preventive and Predictive Maintenance (PM/PdM) program utilizing our CMMS.
- Advanced Diagnostics: Provide high-level guidance and oversight on complex diagnostics involving PLCs, SCADA systems, industrial networking, and robotics.
- Safety & Compliance Leadership: Champion safety culture. Ensure all departmental work adheres to strict OSHA standards, PPE requirements, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols.
- Systems Documentation: Mandate and oversee accurate record-keeping for equipment calibrations, compliance inspections, and repair histories across the facility.
What We're Looking For- Experience: 7+ years in industrial controls, automation engineering, or manufacturing maintenance, with at least 4 years in a direct management or senior leadership capacity.
- Technical Mastery: High-level proficiency in PLC programming/troubleshooting (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens), SCADA interfaces, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and industrial communication protocols.
- Schematic Literacy: Expert ability to read, interpret, and red-line complex electrical, pneumatic, and P&ID drawings.
- Systems Knowledge: Advanced experience utilizing and configuring CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) to track assets, analyze downtime data, and optimize labor allocation.
- Strategic Problem Solver: A proactive mindset focused on continuous improvement. You implement systemic solutions to root causes rather than just treating symptoms.
- Communication: Exceptional executive-level verbal and written communication skills; ability to translate complex technical data into actionable business insights for senior leadership.
Physical Requirements & Environment- Physical Agility: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, navigate confined spaces, and remain active on the factory floor for extended periods when evaluating processes or assisting during critical escalations.
- Flexibility: Willingness to be on-call or work occasional off-shift hours to support major production milestones, oversee critical equipment shutdowns, or manage high-priority emergency events.
Bonus Points For- Advanced Education/Certifications: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field; or equivalent Journeyman Electrician license.
- Process Improvement: Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or proven experience implementing TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) programs.
- Robotics: Advanced Fanuc/ABB robotics programming and integration certifications.
- Advanced Safety: Experience leading facility-wide safety audits or developing EHS (Environmental, Health, and Safety) protocols.
Why You'll Love Working Here- Comprehensive Health: Fully sponsored, "best-in-class" medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Financial Future: Competitive base salary, performance bonuses, equity packages, and a robust 401k program.
- Innovation-First: Work with and help direct the implementation of the newest automation technology in the industry.
