Controls Engineering Manager
About CKC Automation
CKC Automation transforms manufacturing processes through innovative automation solutions. Founded in 2005 (as CKC Engineering) and headquartered in Benicia, CA, we serve diverse industries across the Bay Area and West Coast — including automotive, medical device, pharmaceutical, energy, and semiconductor — combining deep technical expertise with creative problem-solving to tackle complex manufacturing challenges. We design and build custom automation solutions that improve efficiency, enhance quality, and drive innovation.
Our offerings include:
- Machine — Robotic workcells, build-to-print solutions, prototype equipment, and fixtures
- Panel — High-volume panel assembly from our UL 508A-certified panel shop
- Controls / Data — PLC, HMI, and robotic integration for optimized production. Real-time monitoring, analytics, and SCADA/data infrastructure
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Why Join Us
- Get out from behind the desk—lead while staying hands-on with cutting-edge PLC, SCADA, and automation systems
- Own and drive high-visibility, complex industrial automation projects that actually ship
- Join a no-politics, high-performance engineering team that values execution and accountability
- Have a direct impact on technical direction, team growth, and business success
About the Role
We’re hiring a hands-on Controls Engineering Manager who can lead a team and still dive into the work.
You’ll be responsible for delivering automation projects end-to-end—from concept through commissioning—while building and leading a team of strong engineers. This is not a passive management role. You’ll stay close to the work, make critical technical decisions, and step in when it matters.
You’ll work side-by-side, in person, with engineering, project management, and sales to scope solutions, solve real problems, and deliver results for customers. We’re looking for someone who moves fast, owns outcomes, and raises the bar for both technical execution and team performance.
If you thrive in environments where expectations are high and results matter, you’ll fit right in.