Product Lifecycle Management Specialist

Who we are :

We are a bunch of people who really care about agriculture, food and the challenges facing farming. We want to help farmers with data driven decision making to help nature feed a growing population.

Join our team of expert engineers, agronomists, entomologists, crop researchers, and data scientists who are continually conducting research to help drive innovation in agriculture.

Semios is a market leader in leveraging the internet-of-things (IoT) and big data to improve the sustainability and profitability of specialty crops.

With 500 million data points being reported by our sensors every day, we leverage our big data analytics, such as in-depth pest and disease modeling, to empower tree fruit and tree nut growers with decision-making tools to minimize resources and risks.

Our innovative work has received several industry awards :

• AgTech Breakthrough Awards Program (2023) - Selected as winner of the "Overall Smart Irrigation Company Of The Year" award.
• Sustainability Changemaker by SDTC (2022) - Named as one of the companies which recognize homegrown innovation in sustainable technologies in Canada.
• AgTech Breakthrough Awards Program (2021) - Selected as winner of the "Pest Management Solutions of the Year" award.
• Google Accelerator (2020) - Selected as 1 of 9 companies for the inaugural Google for Startups Accelerator Canada cohort, who are all using technology to solve complex challenges.
• Global CleanTech Top 100 (2020) - Identified as one of the companies best positioned to solve tomorrow's clean technology challenges.

One of our partners produced this short video which shows what we do and our positive environmental impact.

We know our journey is only achievable by having a great team who shares ideas, tries new things and learns as we go.

Who you are :

Motivated by meaningful work, you are looking for more than just a job; you want to work for a dynamic, growing company that finds solutions to real-life problems, such as helping the world reduce the use of pesticides and helping nature feed a growing population.

Your ideal work environment includes a collaborative team spirit with the opportunity to learn and grow as you take the initiative to try new things.

As a Product Life-Cycle Management Specialist, you will be responsible for being the bridge between the supply chain, manufacturing, and product development teams for the full product life-cycle from design and the integration phases of mechanical and electronics solutions.

You have a background in Manufacturing Engineering with responsibilities in product launching and sustaining engineering in a vertical supply chain environment - from manufacturing to distribution and field operation deployment.

You have a good understanding of product regulatory requirements, and supplier quality management in a cross-functional environment.

You are a fast learner, analytical, and willing to challenge yourself and others to improve best practices.

What you will do :

• Own the product life-cycle management from conception to obsolescence for activities including (but not limited to) : NPI launch / build, manufacturing release, sustaining engineering, and configuration management :
• NPI launch - acts as vendor's technical interface for manufacturing specifications, prototype / pilot / production build readiness, scheduling, and DFX.
• Manufacturing release - FAA signoffs, production release checklist, and qualification, documentation, and process validation.
• Sustaining engineering - revision control, change control workflow including change control review, approval, and implementation (PCN, ECR / ECN, etc).
• Configuration management - ensure product revisions are up to date and maintained at various stages in NPI, production, inventories at warehouses, refurbishment, and field-deployed products;

field BOMs management for deployed.

• Provide technical input in the supply chain such as strategic sourcing, cost reduction, and vendor qualification.
• Collect and finalize design package for manufacturing transfer to vendors, and contract manufacturers.
• Collaborate with contract manufacturers to reduce assembly times, and manufacturing lead times and to make overall improvements to manufacturing processes.
• Monitor new product production processes to proactively address any assembly steps with poor yield, quality problems, or general inefficiency.
• Lead or coordinate continuous process / product improvement and cost reduction initiatives along with other tasks as assigned.
• Manage assembly BOMs for products / SKUs for demand planning process with sales and forecast planner.
• Collaborate with the Product team to align BoMs to the Product Catalog, setting and re-calibrating forecast BOMs to actual consumption, until product definition and implementation are fully flushed.
• Work with field services engineer to create, maintain, and install BOMs at PLM.
• Some domestic / international travel will be required in working with overseas and domestic contract manufacturers and design teams.

Requirements

We want you to succeed so you will need :

• Bachelor of Applied Science or Engineering with 4+ years relevant experience or 6+ years relevant practical 'hands-on' experience in a technical supply chain-oriented role.
• Background in electronics sustaining engineering, new product development support, manufacturing engineering, or components engineering.
• Experience with manufacturing, and design concepts to streamline manufacturing, supply chain, field operation, and customer.
• Experience in executing changes within a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Proficient in configuration management and change control in PLM / PDM.
• Excellent communication in technical writing and can work well in a cross-functional team environment.

Nice to have :

• Experience with EU REACH, RoHS, CE requirements, and audits.
• Able to understand CAD (mechanical and electronics) and electronics design an asset.

Salary range : $72,250 to $93,500 per year

Please note that the base pay offered may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and experience, as well as business and organizational needs.

Benefits

Why this is the opportunity for you :

• Sleep better knowing you're making the world a better place through more sustainable food production
• Opportunity to contribute and make an impact by working on meaningful projects
• Work with a team that values fun, laughter, and each other in a collaborative and casual work environment
• Flexible, hybrid working arrangements and strong work-life balance culture
• Multiple office locations, convenient via transit and bike paths
• Extended medical plan with a Health Spending Account with premiums paid by the company
• Group RRSP, which includes a 3% company paid match after one year of employment

At Semios, we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job.

We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work-therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish and we welcome everyone.