Sr. Team Leader Controls

ConfidentialPune, India

30+ days ago

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Job Description

Reports to Project Manager Engineering / Manger Engineering

As a Lead for Controls Engineers in Vanderlande's warehousing business unit, you will contribute to designing and implementing control systems for small to large-scale warehousing automation systems. This position offers the opportunity to manage Controls teams, oversee the integration of complex hardware and software systems, and deliver high-impact solutions that ensure operational excellence in airports and parcel hubs worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

Developing team, Manage escalation in teams of direct reports.
Develop the right competences and skills in group.
Allocate resources to projects, maintain day to day resource planning, manage operational resource escalations, manage hiring and subcontracting.
Analyse training needs and execute training plan.
Consultant for sales engineering, project management, service, R&D
Monitor and mitigate risks and opportunities in projects.
Stimulate continuous improvement in department- Initiate / manage improvements.
Maintain and improve the specialism area of his / her group.
Contribute to the improvement of department KPI's.
Validate system performance through thorough FAT / SAT testing.
Quickly address control system issues to minimize downtime and disruptions.
Deep knowledge of control systems, including hardware and software integration.
Willingness for short travel internationally for project oversight and team management.
Manage day to day team activities
Participate and drive departmental level initiatives
Identify team training needs and proactively plan trainings with the help of academy.
Proactively work with international mobility to get all travel documentation ready for the project execution team

Key Competencies

Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to guide teams to successful project outcomes.

Experience to manage the team of 15+ engineers.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills, particularly in a global, high-demand project environment

Excellent organizational and planning abilities, ensuring control systems are delivered on time and within budget.

A proactive approach to innovation, driving improvements in control system design and implementation.

Knowledge of ASRS systems is added advantage.

Hard Skills

Sound Knowledge of Siemens PLC and Allen Bradley PLC.

Oversee the design and execution of control systems, ensuring integration of hardware and software components (including PLC systems) for warehousing material handling projects.

Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software engineering teams to align control system designs with broader project goals.

Guide team in detailed project plans and schedules, ensuring all control system activities are aligned with project timelines and budgets.

Drive standardization efforts, implementing process improvements that enhance the efficiency and reliability of control systems across multiple projects.

Manage and mentor a team of controls engineers, ensuring alignment with project goals and fostering a culture of collaboration and technical excellence.

Provide technical expertise throughout the commissioning phase, ensuring a smooth handover to the customer.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in electronic, electrical engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or a related field.

10-15 years of experience in PLC programming, particularly Siemens, preferred experience in warehouse material handling system

Skills Required

Siemens Plc, Project Management

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