About The Role

Responsible for leading a team of controls integrators in the day-to-day technical execution of assigned projects. Leads projects, designs, programs, commissions, installs and services automated machinery in accordance with customer requirements and external (CSA, ESA, OSHA, etc), company and department standards and policies. Generally, involves the application of the following technologies; PLCs, HMIs, vision systems, robots, servo systems, industrial networks, databases and PC based software applications.

What You’ll Be Doing

Technical Leadership, Team Development & Continuous Improvement

Conduct code reviews with controls design team members to ensure quality output
Provide technical guidance to other Integrators, Mechanical Engineering and Electrical department
Mentor members of the controls design team
Perform 1:1 meetings with controls design team members
Assist controls manager in loading and scheduling team members activities
Manage the overall performance of controls design team members
Lead initiatives on controls department standardization
Participate in process improvement initiatives across design disciplines
Ensure adequate onboarding is provided for a smooth transition of new team members, and ongoing training and development for existing team members

Technical Design Execution & Project Delivery

Frequent communication with other engineering disciplines to fully understand operational requirements
Communicate with engineering in order to fully understand sequence of operations
Validate machinery operations in conjunction with assemblers and electricians
Assist in the design control systems in accordance with customer requirements and company and department standards
Provide technical guidance to other team members with respect to the implementation of particular standards and programming techniques
Program control systems in accordance with customer requirements, company and department standards, and project specific designs
Commission, install and service machinery at the customer site
May provide technical training to customer operations and maintenance staff
Maintain red-lined electrical drawings, as a record of changes made during wiring and debugging
Required to work in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with company Health and Safety and Other Policies
All above duties to be performed in a timely manner and in an ISO 9001 environment

You’ll Be Great At

Exhibits strong communication, integrity, adaptability, and problem-solving abilities, fostering collaboration, trust, and effective decision-making across projects and teams
Must have significant knowledge and practical experience the following areas:
Automated machinery design, build and operation
Programming PLCs & HMIs
Programming Vision Systems
Programming Robots
Programming Servo Systems
Programming using C++, VB in a Microsoft environment, preferably .Net
Database design and implementation
Implementation of Industrial Networks
Must have good written and verbal communication skills in the English language
Must be able to communicate effectively with customers and internal team members

Level of Autonomy and Authority

Works as a fully qualified professional without detailed supervision
Expected to oversee and monitor controls design teams working on multiple projects
Responsible for the controls design and programming of complete lines or stand-alone machines that may have multiple team members assigned
Guide and monitor the work of all controls programmers within team
Provide input to management with respect to the evolution of company and department technical standards and designs

Key Requirements (Education, Experience, and Qualifications)

College or University degree in engineering or related discipline
A minimum 7 years progressive experience designing or implementing software and control systems in conjunction with automated machinery
Must have a valid passport and driver’s license, as well as the ability to travel to customer sites both locally and internationally
Must be available to travel for periods of up to 3 weeks

Special Requirements

Physical demands and work environment

Must be physically able to work with automated machinery from standing, sitting, stooping, kneeling and crouching positions.
Must be able to work in all types of manufacturing environments (oil, dust, etc.). May need to lift and/or move moderate weight.

The base pay range for this position is $50.46 - $63.09 /hour (CAD). The posted range reflects the expected base hourly rate for this position. Actual base pay will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and experience, as well as internal equity considerations. Offers are typically made within the range and not at the top of the range to support growth and progression. This position is eligible to participate in a short-term incentive plan. Incentive awards, if any, are based on business and individual performance and are not guaranteed.