Head of Control Engineering – Technical LeadControl Engineer

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Head of Control Engineering – Technical LeadControl Engineer
Airport City, Israel

Utron’s Control Engineering team stands at the technological heart of our advanced automated Logistics and parking robotic systems.

We are seeking a highly experienced Control Systems Technical Leader who combines deep hands-on expertise in industrial automation with the ability to lead engineers, shape architecture, and take full technical ownership of complex multidisciplinary systems.

This role is first and foremost a senior technical leadership position. It is designed for a seasoned control engineer with extensive experience in real-world control systems, motion applications, and system integration, who continues to lead from the front technically while managing and mentoring a team.

What you’ll do:

Senior Technical Leadership, Hands-On

Serve as the primary technical authority for control systems across all products
Lead PLC architecture and motion control design for complex robotic and automated systems
Develop, review, and optimize PLC code, Logic and Motion, according to best engineering standards
Make system-level design decisions, including safety, redundancy, communication, and scalability
Design and integrate industrial communication networks across multiple subsystems
Work hands-on with motors, VFDs, encoders, load cells, scanners, safety PLCs, and robotic mechanisms
Lead complex debugging efforts across software, hardware, and field environments
Design and validate simulators, test benches, and advanced validation setups
This position requires strong real-world experience with industrial control systems, not only software development but full system behavior understanding.

Team Leadership & Professional Ownership

Lead, mentor, and professionally guide the Control Engineering team
Act as the technical escalation point for complex control and motion challenges
Manage task planning, prioritization, and execution across concurrent projects
Conduct in-depth code reviews and technical design reviews
Lead hiring, onboarding, and professional growth of engineers
Conduct structured performance reviews and career development planning
Promote engineering excellence, structured thinking, and accountability

System Integration & Delivery Responsibility

Work closely with R&D, Mechanical, Software, QA, Product, and Operations
Translate system and product requirements into robust control architectures
Lead integration, commissioning, and validation both in the office and in the field
Own schedules, risk management, and technical delivery within the control domain
Lead root cause analysis of field issues and implement long-term corrective actions

Requirements:

BSc in Electronics or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent military technological background
7+ years of proven, hands-on experience in industrial automation and PLC programming
Extensive experience with complex control systems, motion control, and multidisciplinary integration
Strong background in Siemens or Unitronics PLC platforms, Logic and Motion applications
Proven experience as a technical lead or senior control engineer
Deep system-level understanding, including hardware-software interaction
Strong analytical skills and structured problem-solving approach
High level of ownership, technical authority, and leadership capability