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Honeywell Software Engineering Manager in Mason, Ohio
The Software Controls Project Engineering Manager is a hands‑on technical leader responsible for the successful delivery of automation software and controls solutions across large‑scale material handling projects. This role leads highly technical teams delivering ICW, MC4, MCBL, routing logic, database‑driven control systems, and site‑deployed automation software , ensuring technical integrity, execution discipline, and customer satisfaction.
The position owns project’s software architecture readiness , technical risk management , resource planning , project execution , and talent development , while serving as the senior technical authority for software controls during design, implementation, testing, commissioning, and go‑live phases.
Software & Controls Technical Leadership
Own technical execution of controls and software systems , including:
ICW (Intelligrated Control Warehouse)
MC4 / MCBL platforms
PLC‑integrated routing logic
Database‑driven system behavior (SQL Server / PostgreSQL)
Ensure correct architecture, configuration, and integration of routing, control logic, and interfaces across mechanical, electrical, and software boundaries.
Serve as the senior escalation point for complex technical issues involving controls behavior, routing logic, system performance, and integration risks.
Ensure software designs are production‑ready, scalable, and aligned to customer operational requirements.
Project Execution & System Readiness
Own software readiness across all project phases:
Design input validation
Code development and configuration
Emulation / simulation readiness
Factory and site testing
Commissioning and go‑live support
Ensure software prerequisites (tools, documentation, configurations, test plans, schedules, budgets) are fully in place prior to execution.
Drive 100% compliance with phase‑gate reviews, ensuring all software deliverables meet technical maturity expectations before advancing.
Actively manage technical risk, change control, and mitigation strategies throughout the project lifecycle.
Emulation, Simulation & Validation
Ensure effective use and maturity of:
MC4 emulators
Pre‑site validation tools
Software checklists and execution standards
Drive improvements in simulation coverage to reduce site risk, rework, and commissioning time.
Validate routing logic, database interactions, and system behaviors prior to site deployment.
Business & Execution Performance
Manage software engineering workload planning to ensure sustainable customer billability , forecast accuracy, and resource utilization.
Monitor project health from a software perspective, including:
Technical maturity
Execution readiness
Schedule adherence
Cost and effort tracking
Lead tiered accountability and operating cadence reviews to proactively address risks, changes, and execution gaps.
People Leadership & Talent Development
Lead, coach, and develop Software Engineering Supervisors and Engineers across controls, routing, and system software domains.
Define required technical competencies in:
ICW / MC4 / MCBL platforms
Routing logic and controls architecture
Database‑driven automation systems
Site execution and commissioning support
Assign resources to projects and actively manage resource conflicts across the portfolio.
Identify successors for key technical leadership roles and ensure long‑term team sustainability.
Cross‑Functional & Customer Engagement
Partner closely with:
Project Management
Mechanical and Electrical Engineering
Concept & Estimation
Installation and Site Execution teams
Act as the primary technical interface for customers on software and controls topics.
Support on‑site execution activities including troubleshooting, system stabilization, and customer handoff.
Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Controls Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
Extensive experience delivering controls‑heavy automation software in large‑scale Material Handling systems.
Demonstrated leadership of technically complex software engineering teams.
Strong hands‑on understanding of:
Controls platforms (ICW, MC4, MCBL)
Routing logic and material‑flow control
Database‑driven system behavior
Site commissioning and system integration.
Honeywell helps organizations solve the world's most complex challenges in automation, the future of aviation and energy transition. As a trusted partner, we provide actionable solutions and innovation through our Aerospace Technologies, Building Automation, Energy and Sustainability Solutions, and Industrial Automation business segments – powered by our Honeywell Forge software – that help make the world smarter, safer and more sustainable.
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