REMOTE Controls and Commissioning Director Must reside within 4 hours of Louisville, KY OR open to relocate. Job Description Responsible for the technical guidance and management of software development and commissioning managers. Focus on implementing site-based controls for new equipment within new or existing customer systems. Manage, develop, educate, and guide a team of controls commissioning managers. Define project scopes and schedules by working with members of the project management group to ensure schedules are on time, providing strong deliverables for controls, and tracking all the development and commissioning schedules for all projects. Work with the sales department to help answer questions from the technical expertise, hours, and schedules. Participate in code and design reviews to ensure that the solution meets the requirements and adheres to the established standards. Help to commission complex automated systems, provide site engineering support, and complete system acceptance testing as needed. This position reports directly to the VP of Engineering. Responsibilities + Provide technical guidance and management of software development and commissioning managers. + Implement site-based controls for new equipment within new or existing customer systems. + Manage, develop, educate, and guide a team of controls commissioning managers. + Define project scopes and schedules by collaborating with the project management group. + Ensure schedules are on time and provide strong deliverables for controls. + Track the development and commissioning schedules for all projects. + Work with the sales department to answer technical questions, hours, and schedules. + Participate in code and design reviews to ensure solutions meet requirements and standards. + Commission complex automated systems and provide site engineering support. + Complete system acceptance testing as needed. Essential Skills + Expertise in software development and commissioning with PLC Programming in Rockwell Software. + Proficiency in HMI Programming and FactoryTalk. + Experience in sortation logic. + Knowledge of input and output device design and implementation. + Understanding of industrial communication networks (EtherNet/IP, Devicenet, Profinet, etc.). + Ability to develop scalable, high-performance, and secure software systems. + Familiarity with database technologies and integration with software systems. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree preferred in Electrical Engineering or related field. + Director-level experience is preferred. + Experience with Rockwell Software, HMI Programming, and commissioning. + Knowledge of material-handling equipment and parcel experience. + Proficiency in Java, Python, and .NET. Work Environment This position is remote with travel to Louisville for meetings with managers and executive leadership. Trips to Louisville are expected about once a month to join the VP visits. Travel will be higher at the start to gain experience with different customer operations. The ideal candidate should live within a four-hour travel time to Louisville. The company offers a fantastic culture focused on hard work and employee well-being, with good benefits, generous PTO, and paid health insurance. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $175000.00 - $200000.00 18% annual bonus8 weeks of PTO, 14 holidaysFantastic company culture focused on hard work and the well being of their employees. Good benefits with generous PTO and paid for health insuranc Workplace Type This is a fully remote position. Application Deadline This position will be accepting applications until Jan 3, 2025. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: + Hiring diverse talent + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. 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