Mid Level Process Engineering Manager Jobs
Mid level process engineering manager jobs go to engineers ready to own process improvement projects end to end, drive cross-functional decisions with limited oversight, and develop junior team members. Openings run across Technology & Software, Manufacturing, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid settings, and employers like Eli Lilly, Amazon, and Apple hiring at this level now.
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The Controls Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining robust production and business processes to ensure optimal equipment functionality, safety, throughput, and quality. This role focuses on enhancing equipment performance and reliability through proactive process improvements, preventive measures, and effective troubleshooting of automation systems. The Controls Specialist will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to support current production needs while driving continuous improvement initiatives for future projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, implement, and sustain stable and capable production processes to maximize equipment functionality, safety, throughput, and quality.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to assembly automation, robotics, workstations, and automated equipment.
- Diagnose and repair PLC controls, including electrical components, servo drives, motors, wiring, and control panels.
- Modify and update PLC programs for Siemens, Fanuc, Allen-Bradley (PLC-5, SLC500, ControlLogix), and other automation platforms.
- Document and maintain accurate records of program changes, prints, and electrical schematics.
- Lead troubleshooting efforts to minimize equipment downtime, improve throughput, and address safety concerns.
- Establish, maintain, and administer electrical control plans to support operational efficiency and compliance.
- Actively participate in simultaneous engineering efforts for process improvements and new project launches.
- Collaborate with maintenance teams, skilled trades, and business unit leaders to support production and continuous improvement initiatives
Basic Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience in an automotive assembly and/or machining environment
- Proven programming experience with Fanuc and Allen-Bradley PLC platforms (PLC-5, SLC500, ControlLogix)
- Strong troubleshooting skills with hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to work flexible schedules, including various shifts and overtime, to support production needs
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field (advanced coursework preferred)
- Experience programming Siemens PLCs
- Self-motivated, proactive, and adept at problem-solving in fast-paced environments
- Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with employees at all levels, from hourly staff to senior leadership
The Controls Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining robust production and business processes to ensure optimal equipment functionality, safety, throughput, and quality. This role focuses on enhancing equipment performance and reliability through proactive process improvements, preventive measures, and effective troubleshooting of automation systems. The Controls Specialist will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to support current production needs while driving continuous improvement initiatives for future projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, implement, and sustain stable and capable production processes to maximize equipment functionality, safety, throughput, and quality.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to assembly automation, robotics, workstations, and automated equipment.
- Diagnose and repair PLC controls, including electrical components, servo drives, motors, wiring, and control panels.
- Modify and update PLC programs for Siemens, Fanuc, Allen-Bradley (PLC-5, SLC500, ControlLogix), and other automation platforms.
- Document and maintain accurate records of program changes, prints, and electrical schematics.
- Lead troubleshooting efforts to minimize equipment downtime, improve throughput, and address safety concerns.
- Establish, maintain, and administer electrical control plans to support operational efficiency and compliance.
- Actively participate in simultaneous engineering efforts for process improvements and new project launches.
- Collaborate with maintenance teams, skilled trades, and business unit leaders to support production and continuous improvement initiatives
Basic Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience in an automotive assembly and/or machining environment
- Proven programming experience with Fanuc and Allen-Bradley PLC platforms (PLC-5, SLC500, ControlLogix)
- Strong troubleshooting skills with hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to work flexible schedules, including various shifts and overtime, to support production needs
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field (advanced coursework preferred)
- Experience programming Siemens PLCs
- Self-motivated, proactive, and adept at problem-solving in fast-paced environments
- Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with employees at all levels, from hourly staff to senior leadership
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Mid Level Process Engineering Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level process engineering manager job?
Lead with concrete ownership: highlight processes you redesigned, yield or efficiency gains you delivered, and decisions you made without close supervision. Tailor your resume to show cross-functional collaboration and scope, not just task completion. Certifications in Lean, Six Sigma, or relevant process methodologies strengthen your profile, and applying directly to active openings on Migrate Mate surfaces roles matched to your experience depth.
Which companies hire mid level process engineering managers?
Companies hiring mid level process engineering managers right now include Eli Lilly, Amazon, and Apple, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Hiring at this level is driven by a mix of established manufacturers, growing industrial firms, and technology-driven operations teams that need engineers who can lead process work independently.
Are there remote mid level process engineering manager jobs?
Yes, though the role skews more on-site than fully remote given its hands-on process focus. About 4% of mid level process engineering manager openings are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, so hybrid arrangements are the most realistic flexible option, typically pairing plant or facility presence with some offsite coordination days.
How do I move up to a mid level process engineering manager role?
Growing into a mid level process engineering manager role means accumulating ownership, not just experience hours. Build a record of projects where you defined the solution, not just executed someone else's plan. Developing proficiency in process analysis tools, earning a Lean or Six Sigma credential, and taking on informal leadership of smaller initiatives signals readiness for the independent scope mid level roles require.
Which industries hire the most mid level process engineering managers?
Mid Level process engineering manager roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Manufacturing, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate complex, high-volume production or operational environments where mid level engineers with proven process ownership can deliver measurable efficiency gains quickly.