Electrical project manager Jobs in Brampton, ON

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Rate: $96,000 - $132,000 per annum
• Eligible for Annual Incentive Bonus
• Stock Purchase Plan
• 3 Weeks Vacation
• Health Care Benefits + $600 Health Care Spending Account
• Employee Engagement Events (Employee BBQ’s and lunches, weekly treat day, etc.)
• Employee Development Programs

Major Duties

The Project Manager is responsible for leading complex engineering and test system projects from order intake through installation, commissioning, and final customer acceptance. Projects may support a broad range of industries including automotive, aerospace, transportation, energy, industrial manufacturing, life sciences, consumer products, defense, and emerging technologies. Acting as the primary customer interface, the Project Manager leads cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality technical solutions safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Specific Responsibilities

• Lead project teams to deliver contracted scope, meeting codes and standards.
• Serve as main customer contact; maintain regular written and verbal communication, documenting key events and issues.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks; develop and implement risk management plans.
• Plan projects, allocate budgets for labor/materials, oversee schedules, and assign resources.
• Monitor project progress, resolve team conflicts, and track contract changes via Change Order Requests.
• Manage project financials: coordinate billing, invoicing, milestone documentation, and customer approvals for payments and closure.
• Prepare accurate financial/resource forecasts and management reports.
• Elevate deficiencies to department managers or Program Manager.
• Foster team morale and efficiency; mentor and lead by example.
• Ensure compliance with ATS procedures, ethical standards, and Code of Business Conduct.
• Oversee health, safety, and environmental compliance; conduct hazard assessments, audits, and ensure training per matrix.
• Implement corrective measures for unsafe conditions/acts; provide supervision and instruction.
• Ensure provision and maintenance of safe equipment and PPE; enforce ARC Flash and Shock Hazard PPE requirements.
• Attend HSE Due Diligence training and support CSA pressure boundary component testing as needed.
• Advocate for customer satisfaction; proactively address concerns and escalate as required.
• Partner with ATS account managers and assist Applications Engineering with quotations and customer interactions.
• Attend project status meetings; may report to Program Manager for larger programs.
• Track and execute contract changes only after customer agreement.

Qualifications

Education:

• Post-secondary college diploma, engineering degree, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience in electrical, mechanical, controls engineering, or a related technical field.
• Completion of or in the process of achieving the Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is an asset.

Experience:

• Must have experience managing automation projects in excess of $1 million with multiple disciplinary teams.
• Must have a proven track record of providing positive leadership and coordination to a multi-disciplined project design and assembly team.
• Must have acted in a leading role, preferably as a Project Manager, with a minimum of (5) five years’ experience in a variety of projects/markets on a multidiscipline team.
• Must have a practical working knowledge of robots, PLC’s, instrumentation or other machine controls packages, sensors and pneumatics.
• Preference will be given to those who possess an excellent manufacturing or process engineering background, a superior mechanical aptitude and proven trouble-shooting skills.
• An ability to work effectively with customers according to deadlines and under pressure-filled conditions is essential.
• In addition, must be familiar with the use of computerized word processing and computerized spreadsheets and AutoCAD or similar drawing package.

Health & Safety Requirements:

All employees have the responsibility to work in a healthy and safe manner, report any health, safety or environmental concern to their manager or supervisor in a timely manner, and participate in the safety culture of the organization.

Employee responsibilities for Health, Safety and Environment include:

• Work in conformance with divisional health, safety and environmental procedures and compliance to legislative requirements
• Refrain from removing or altering safety devices or guarding unless hazardous energies are controlled through lockout-tagout methods
• Report any unsafe conditions or unsafe acts, defect in any equipment or protective device, and any accidents/incidents to the supervisor
• Ensure that the required protective equipment is used for assigned tasks
• Attend all required health, safety and environmental training
• Assist in investigating accidents/incidents where applicable
• Refrain from engaging in any prank, contest, feat of strength, unnecessary running or rough and boisterous conduct

Join our team at ATS Test where we create complex automation solutions at the highest level that sustainably impact lives around the world.

ATS is an industry-leading automation solutions provider to many of the world’s most successful companies. The ATS Test Division specializes in developing custom in-process and End-of-Line Test Systems to meet and exceed the customer’s needs. We are part of the Industrial Automation group with a strong focus on EV products including battery cell, module and pack leak and functional testing but also serve other industries including the Life Sciences group, Aerospace Industry, traditional automotive, specialty products and the growing Fuel Cell market.

ATS Test provides PC based solutions for complex test systems that need high accuracy, high data collection and advanced analysis. Our core competencies include electrical functional testing, electro-mechanical testing, pneumatic and hydraulic leak and flow testing.

Why should you join ATS Industrial Automation?

• Be a part of an engaged, empowered and innovative global workforce
• We offer a robust total rewards package- Competitive starting salaries, comprehensive health and dental benefits, overtime pay, employee bonus, RSP matching, Employee Share Purchase Program
• We provide awesome work perks such as treat days, gourmet coffee and beverages, employee referral bonuses and lots more
• We are intentional about your professional growth and development through internal career opportunities and our educational reimbursement program

The Compensation offered will be based on the local job market and may vary depending on factors such as the job-related knowledge, skills, experience of the selected candidate, as well as other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of these benefit plans will be provided when the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment.

This role represents an existing vacancy within the organization.

ATS is in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA), 2005 and will, upon request, assist those who may require specific accommodations due to personal disability. We would ask those who require assistance to notify our offices as soon as possible if accommodation is necessary.

The ATS applicant tracking system may utilize AI software with pre‑defined, rule‑based filters to organize and manage application materials. Rule‑based filters operate solely on fixed criteria and do not perform autonomous evaluation or generate independent recommendations. All hiring decisions continue to involve human review and judgment.

If you're excited about this role, but do not meet all the qualifications listed above, you are still encouraged to apply.