Engineering Supervisor – Plant Solutions
Rndautomation, Madison, WI, United States
Engineering Supervisor – Plant Solutions
Job Category :
Systems, MSG, Mechanical, Electrical, Control
Requisition Number : ENGIN001095
Posted : April 28, 2026
Full-Time
Hybrid
Locations
Showing 1 location
Description
iAutomation, a full-service automation company, developing robotic solutions and offering design, engineering, and integration (DE&I) services, product support, and production services, has an immediate opening for an
Engineering Supervisor – Plant Solutions
in
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin .
The
Engineering Supervisor – Plant Solutions
is responsible for leading the development and delivery of technical solutions that drive revenue growth while ensuring successful execution within plant operations. This role partners closely with sales teams and customers to understand operational challenges, develop value-driven solutions, and support the sales process from opportunity identification through project delivery. The supervisor oversees a team of engineers, ensuring high-quality technical proposals, accurate scope development, and efficient execution of billable work.
This position balances commercial and technical priorities by driving billable utilization, supporting business development efforts, and ensuring solutions are both technically sound and operationally effective. The role also maintains accountability for project performance, customer satisfaction, and alignment with safety, quality, and compliance standards, ultimately contributing to both revenue generation and long-term customer success.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and develop a team of controls, electrical, and/or systems engineers
Manage workload planning, resource allocation, and project prioritization
Conduct performance management, goal setting, and career development planning
Support hiring, onboarding, and skill development (including cross-training)
Oversee design and execution of plant-level automation solutions, including:
Control systems (PLC/HMI/SCADA)
Drives and motion control systems
Electrical panel design and integration
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to quality standards
Review and approve engineering designs, drawings, and technical documentation
Partner with Project Management to track milestones, risks, and deliverables
Maintains a working-level technical involvement as required, contributing directly to engineering activities during peak workloads, complex problem-solving, or critical project phases.
Improve design efficiency, scalability, and repeatability across projects
Implement best practices for documentation, version control, and change management
Support Lean / continuous improvement initiatives within engineering and operations
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with Sales, Product Management, and Applications Engineering to support solution development and quoting
Collaborate with Manufacturing, Panel Build, and Field Service teams to ensure seamless execution
Act as a technical escalation point for complex applications and customer issues
Customer & Technical Leadership
Provide technical oversight for complex or strategic customer projects
Participate in customer design reviews, troubleshooting, and solution validation
Ensure solutions meet customer specifications, safety standards, and industry requirements
Travel Requirements
Up to 30% of travel, local and overnight required
Qualifications and Requirements
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) and 8+ years of experience in industrial automation, controls engineering, or system integration, and 2–5 years of leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
Technical Expertise
Strong knowledge of:
Drives, motion control, and motor systems
Electrical design and panel integration
Industrial networks and plant-level architectures
Experience in engineered-to-order or custom automation environments
Demonstrates broad knowledge of plant systems, strong troubleshooting capabilities across mechanical, electrical, and control disciplines, and the ability to implement sustainable improvements that enhance system performance and reliability.
Leadership & Core Competencies
Proven ability to lead and develop technical teams
Strong project management and organizational skills
Ability to balance technical depth with execution and delivery
Problem-solving mindset with strong decision-making capability
Effective communication across technical and non-technical stakeholders
Provide training, mentoring, and performance evaluations
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
On-time project delivery and engineering cycle time
Engineering quality (rework, error rates, customer feedback)
Team utilization, productivity and billable targets
Standardization and efficiency improvements
Principals ONLY – No Third-Party Recruiters
iAutomation Supports Equal Opportunity Employment & Diversity.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Job Category :
Systems, MSG, Mechanical, Electrical, Control
Requisition Number : ENGIN001095
Posted : April 28, 2026
Full-Time
Hybrid
Locations
Showing 1 location
Description
iAutomation, a full-service automation company, developing robotic solutions and offering design, engineering, and integration (DE&I) services, product support, and production services, has an immediate opening for an
Engineering Supervisor – Plant Solutions
in
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin .
The
Engineering Supervisor – Plant Solutions
is responsible for leading the development and delivery of technical solutions that drive revenue growth while ensuring successful execution within plant operations. This role partners closely with sales teams and customers to understand operational challenges, develop value-driven solutions, and support the sales process from opportunity identification through project delivery. The supervisor oversees a team of engineers, ensuring high-quality technical proposals, accurate scope development, and efficient execution of billable work.
This position balances commercial and technical priorities by driving billable utilization, supporting business development efforts, and ensuring solutions are both technically sound and operationally effective. The role also maintains accountability for project performance, customer satisfaction, and alignment with safety, quality, and compliance standards, ultimately contributing to both revenue generation and long-term customer success.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and develop a team of controls, electrical, and/or systems engineers
Manage workload planning, resource allocation, and project prioritization
Conduct performance management, goal setting, and career development planning
Support hiring, onboarding, and skill development (including cross-training)
Oversee design and execution of plant-level automation solutions, including:
Control systems (PLC/HMI/SCADA)
Drives and motion control systems
Electrical panel design and integration
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to quality standards
Review and approve engineering designs, drawings, and technical documentation
Partner with Project Management to track milestones, risks, and deliverables
Maintains a working-level technical involvement as required, contributing directly to engineering activities during peak workloads, complex problem-solving, or critical project phases.
Improve design efficiency, scalability, and repeatability across projects
Implement best practices for documentation, version control, and change management
Support Lean / continuous improvement initiatives within engineering and operations
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with Sales, Product Management, and Applications Engineering to support solution development and quoting
Collaborate with Manufacturing, Panel Build, and Field Service teams to ensure seamless execution
Act as a technical escalation point for complex applications and customer issues
Customer & Technical Leadership
Provide technical oversight for complex or strategic customer projects
Participate in customer design reviews, troubleshooting, and solution validation
Ensure solutions meet customer specifications, safety standards, and industry requirements
Travel Requirements
Up to 30% of travel, local and overnight required
Qualifications and Requirements
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) and 8+ years of experience in industrial automation, controls engineering, or system integration, and 2–5 years of leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
Technical Expertise
Strong knowledge of:
Drives, motion control, and motor systems
Electrical design and panel integration
Industrial networks and plant-level architectures
Experience in engineered-to-order or custom automation environments
Demonstrates broad knowledge of plant systems, strong troubleshooting capabilities across mechanical, electrical, and control disciplines, and the ability to implement sustainable improvements that enhance system performance and reliability.
Leadership & Core Competencies
Proven ability to lead and develop technical teams
Strong project management and organizational skills
Ability to balance technical depth with execution and delivery
Problem-solving mindset with strong decision-making capability
Effective communication across technical and non-technical stakeholders
Provide training, mentoring, and performance evaluations
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
On-time project delivery and engineering cycle time
Engineering quality (rework, error rates, customer feedback)
Team utilization, productivity and billable targets
Standardization and efficiency improvements
Principals ONLY – No Third-Party Recruiters
iAutomation Supports Equal Opportunity Employment & Diversity.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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