Controls Technical Manager

Good afternoon, hope you are well. This afternoon, one of Huxley Associates' Key Accounts opened a role to us for a Controls Technical Manager role in Rugby. Our client is a Global leader in the Automotive sector operating in multiple European countries. They are looking for a Controls Technical Manager for their Body and Robotics arm of the business. The skills and experience they are looking for in this case include: - MUST have worked on Industrial Automation solutions preferable within the BIW sector - Proven background with Project coordination, delivery, technical leadership and equipment commissioning - Conversant with PLC and Robotic Systems - Conversant with Motion Control Systems - Conversant with Microsoft main stream software packages the MUST include MS Project Qualifications necessary include: - Minimum HNC in Electrical Engineering with an appreciation of Mechanical / Robotic Engineering - Training qualification to support PLC programming - Experience of main stream joining technologies, such as spot welding, riveting and sealant - Customer site working experience - Formal Project Management qualifications / experience preferred Job Description: - Manage a Controls team and coordinate with Mechanical department and Team Leaders - Understand requirements for Controls Hardware, Fluids, Software Design, the interface requirements with equipment needs to produce an estimate that supports the proposed solutions - Develop relationships with the customer - Manage a team of Controls Engineers and respective TL's supporting the delivery of Controls System projects - Be able to support all Controls, robotic and joining technical issues - Support and coordinate design and commissioning of PLC / Safety Software, robotic programming and joining technology activities if required - Visit Customers - Complete Systems training to the customer if required Would you be suited to this role? Are you looking for a new, challenging position within the Automotive industry? Then please do get in touch as soon as possible to register your interest for this position; contact Mhairi Davidson from Huxley Associates this week.