Controls Hardware Design Project Lead

Controls Hardware Design Project Lead

130 Thompson Dr, Cambridge, ON N1T 2E5, Canada Req #439 August 15, 2024

Job Title : Controls Hardware Design Project Lead

Location : Cambridge, ON On-site

Job Type : Full-time

Compensation : $47.00 - $55.00 per hour

Benefits : RRSP, health / dental / vision package, reimbursement for tuition and professional dues, paid vacation, personal days, and sick days

Get to Know Us :

Eclipse Automation, part of Accenture, delivers cutting-edge custom automated manufacturing solutions across multiple industries.

We combine advanced automation expertise with Accenture’s digital transformation capabilities to create smart, efficient, and sustainable manufacturing systems.

Our global network includes facilities in Canada, the United States, Germany, Hungary, Switzerland, and Malaysia, ensuring regional expertise and global strength.

The Position :

Reporting to the Controls Engineering Manager, the Controls Hardware Design Project Lead will provide leadership and coordination of Controls Hardware Design functions and costing.

The incumbent will assist in the development and implementation of Controls Engineering policies and procedures, liaise directly with other department personnel to ensure project goals are met on budget, while delivering the Eclipse Vision and the Eclipse Entrepreneurial Culture.

What You’ll Be Doing :

• Recognize problems, initiate action, assist in problem solving, and evaluate results on major hardware design issues prior to releasing drawings to manufacturing
• Review and approve all project designs and that the designs meet the Eclipse high standards of quality, reliability, and safety
• Develop and coordinate project designs within the Controls Engineering team
• Ensure concepts meet Eclipse Automation quality, safety, and reliability standards
• Guide, direct, teach, assist, and advise department staff on practical design practices and standards
• Assist resources in the department in their development through coaching and mentoring
• Lead the hardware design project team to ensure project contract deliverables are met
• Work to specific project budgets and milestones provided by project management
• Initiate and supervise the planning and development of project electrical and controls designs and order any required department materials
• Act as the point-of-contact for the Project Management department for all for assigned projects
• Update project completion with respect to weekly confirmation of critical milestones, labour hours, material budget, and percent complete on project
• Update Open Issues List as required
• Assume full responsibility for hardware design scope of assigned projects
• Delegation of duties of the hardware design project to team members
• Respond to CARs issued to the department, as requested

What We’re Looking For :

• Has successfully completed either a University Degree or College Diploma in Electrical, Systems, or Mechatronics, or Robotics Automation Technology
• Must have intermediate level experience with EPLAN and AutoCAD and be proficient with MS Office
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical controls, and integration of equipment would be an asset
• 7+ years of experience in the custom automation industry
• Work requires professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage multiple projects

What We Offer :

• Reimbursement for tuition and professional dues
• An on-site fitness facility
• 4 weeks of paid time-off (to start)
• RRSP matching program
• Free snack program

Why Join Us :

Here at Eclipse Automation, creation and innovation are at our core, and our culture reflects that. Fast-paced and continuously fostering growth, we encourage the entrepreneurial spirit that our teams embody, and leverage each of their strengths to do better for our people, our clients, and our communities.

Our teams are made up of innovators, thinkers, and doers, with the know-how and expertise to exceed expectations, and the relentless spirit to create and reinvent.

Our people are what enable us to live up to our name to eclipse all others, inspiring and creating outcomes that change the world.

Eclipse Automation is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive work environment. It is our policy to recruit and select applicants solely on the basis of their qualifications.

We are an equal opportunity employer that hires talent regardless of age, race, creed, colour, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or any other status or condition protected by applicable law.

Eclipse Automation encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Those in need of accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process should notify hresources@eclipseautomation.

com. Any information received that relates to accommodation needs of a candidate will be addressed in a confidential manner.