Engineering Manager – Vehicle Automation

POSITION TITLE

Engineering Manager – Vehicle Automation

LOCATION

Ontario Branch (Collingwood, Barrie, Sudbury, or Cambridge)

At MacLean Engineering, we’re not just building machines – we’re pioneering innovations that redefine industry standards. We are looking for a Vehicle Automation Engineering Manager for the Telematics Automation and Controls Division who is passionate about pushing the boundaries of engineering excellence and wants to be at the forefront of technological advancements in the mining industry.

We prioritize safety, integrity, and teamwork in everything we do by ensuring that every member of our team feels respected, heard, and inspired to excel. Join us in building a brighter future together at MacLean Engineering!

The Position

As the leader for the Automation group, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our vehicle technology. Collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams of engineers, your expertise will drive the product roadmap and tech stack to enable both tramming and application specific automation across our full fleet of products. This role offers an exciting opportunity to apply your technical skills, creativity, and strategic influence to solve complex challenges in a fast‑paced and rewarding environment while mentoring and empowering the team. The successful candidate will be at the forefront of a rapidly growing technology sector, directly contributing to innovative solutions for real-world challenges in underground mining battery electric and diesel automation.

Responsibilities and Duties

Technical Leadership & Strategy

• Lead the design and development of autonomous systems across perception, mission‑level planning, navigation, real‑time reasoning, and low‑level control for complex mobile robotic platforms, with a focus on robust, scalable deployment in underground mining environments.
• Architect and implement autonomy stacks using ROS (Robot Operating System), simulation environments such as Gazebo, and model‑based design tools (e.g., MATLAB / Simulink), applying advanced control strategies such as MPC and leveraging digital twin frameworks to validate performance from concept through production.
• Guide the integration of advanced technologies, including ABB robotic platforms, and evaluate emerging tools to enhance autonomy capabilities.
• Define modular, scalable system architectures with a deep understanding of integration protocols such as UDP, MQTT, and DDS (Data Distribution Service), ensuring efficient, real‑time communication across vehicle and edge systems.

Team Development & Agile Execution

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

Compliance, Documentation & Quality

Deployment, Testing & Delivery

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, leadership abilities, and problem‑solving capabilities. They will demonstrate organizational skills, discipline, an aptitude for proactive learning, and a positive attitude. Additionally, they should meet the following qualifications :

First Year Goals

Closing

Inspired by over 50 years of pioneering excellence, MacLean Engineering continues to lead the way in underground mining equipment solutions. Rooted in our founder’s unwavering commitment to safety, productivity, and enduring quality, we are driven by innovation and expansion. With facilities strategically located across Ontario in Collingwood, Owen Sound, Barrie, and Sudbury, and across the globe in Mexico, South Africa, and Australia, our dedicated workforce of skilled tradespeople collaborates in a safety‑centric environment to deliver superior components and equipment to the underground mining, municipal, environmental, and industrial sectors. Join us at MacLean Engineering and be part of a legacy built on innovation, quality, and lasting impact.

Please note that employment with MacLean Engineering is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check conducted by our third‑party provider, Sterling Backcheck. This process may include verification of employment history, education, and a criminal record check, depending on the requirements of the position.

We thank all applicants in advance for their application and interest in MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co Limited. However only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co. Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005).

MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co. Limited will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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