Controls Engineering Manager, Progression to VP
- Greensboro, North Carolina
- Permanent
- Sep 17, 2026
Controls Engineering Manager, Progression to VP
$140,000 - $155,000 + Sign On Relocation Bonus + ESOP + 401K Match + Excellent PTO Package + Full Medical, Dental and Vision + Progression to VP and President
Greensboro, NC (Commutable from: Winston-Salem, High Point, Burlington, Reidsville)
Are you a Controls Engineering leader looking to take charge of your own department at a company at the forefront of its industry, with a clear route through to VP and even President?
On offer is the chance to lead and shape a team of 9 controls engineers, delivering cutting edge automation projects for Fortune 500 clients, with genuine senior leadership progression built into the role.
This company is an industry leading, employee owned automation business. It is known for taking on the complex, bespoke projects others turn down, for clients ranging from Fortune 500 names to smaller businesses across the globe.
In this role you will take over the controls department from a retiring manager, with a structured handover. From there you will develop the team, keep projects on time and on budget, and put your own stamp on how the department runs.
This role would suit a Controls Engineering Manager or Lead looking to take charge of a department and progress through to VP and President level.
The Role:
- Take charge of a controls department of 9 engineers, with a structured handover
- Shape the team and deliver cutting edge projects for Fortune 500 clients
- Clear progression to VP of Operations and President level
The Candidate:
- BS in Electrical Engineering, EET or Mechatronics
- 10+ years of controls engineering experience
- Supervisory or team lead experience preferred
To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now", or contact Ed Chandler at Rise Technical Recruitment.
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Rise Technical Recruitment Inc of 1011 Centre Rd, Suite 322, Wilmington, DE 19805 act as an employer-paid private personnel agency.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.
We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
Greensboro, North Carolina
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US$140,000 - US$155,000 per annum
Per annum
Permanent
Job Type
Engineering
Discipline
BBBH279632_1789636377
Reference Number
17 Sep 2026
Posted
