Intelligent Controls & Automation (ICA) Engineering Manager

Description

About Us

Procter & Gamble (P&G) is a Fortune 100 company and one of the largest consumers packaged goods companies in the world. We have operations in over 75 countries with 65 trusted brands that improve the lives of 5 billion consumers worldwide. This gives our employees the opportunity to enjoy a diverse and rewarding lifelong career filled with new and exciting challenges.

Built in 1975, with a workforce of over 1000 employees, the Belleville Plant, located in Belleville, Ontario, is P&G’s largest feminine care products manufacturing facility. We manufacture bestselling P&G brands such as Always Pads, Liners and Discreet.

We are looking to fill a current vacancy for a ICA Manager, to join our team in Belleville, Ontario at our Manufacturing Plant starting Summer 2026.

Job Responsibilities
As an ICA Engineering Manager, you will start your career in Procter & Gamble’s Product Supply organization by developing technical mastery in Intelligent Controls & Automation (ICA) and Industrial IT/OT (Information Technology / Operational Technology) integration.

You will help design, implement, and sustain automation, robotics, control, and data systems on our production and packing lines, and you will contribute to the site’s digitization roadmap (e.g., data connectivity, visualization, analytics, and smart automation). You will work alongside experienced engineers and multi-functional partners to deliver initiatives that improve Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Sustainability, while supporting the site’s IWS (Integrated Work System) journey.

This is an early-career leadership role: you will not have direct reports initially, but you will be expected to take ownership of systems and projects, influence others, and build your technical and leadership skills from day one.

Support the design, implementation, and commissioning of ICA systems, including:

• PLC/HMI/SCADA platforms (Rockwell ControlLogix and/or other major platforms)

• Drives, servo systems, and motion control

• Robotics and basic machine vision applications

• Industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, PROFIBUS, MODBUS, etc.)

• Support industrial IT/OT and digitization initiatives

• Assist senior engineers in Front-End Engineering Design, FAT/SAT, and line start-ups, ensuring ICA and data/IT/OT requirements are captured and delivered.

• Contribute to the design and modification of automation panels and electrical/automation assemblies under guidance.

Learn to act as system owner for defined ICA and industrial data scope (e.g., a line, a unit operation, or a platform), ensuring:

• Reliable day-to-day operation of electrical, control, and automation systems

• Stable data flows from equipment (sensors, PLCs, robots) into site data platforms (historians, MES, dashboards)

• Proper backups, version control, and documentation for PLC/HMI/SCADA programs and configurations

• Changes follow Management of Change (MoC), cybersecurity, and site standards

• Collaborate with local IT and/or OT specialists

• Provide hands-on troubleshooting support, working with E&I technicians, Operations, and occasionally IT partners to resolve automation, network, and data issues.

• Apply and respect P&G and local safety standards, including Electrical Safety and Lockout/Tagout.

• Support compliance with local electrical regulations and internal Stewardship and Cybersecurity policies.

• Contribute to OT cybersecurity practices in your scope (under guidance)

• Support ICA and data-related input to change controls, quality investigations, and GMP actions, ensuring data integrity and traceability where required.

• Participate in one or more IWS pillars (e.g., AM, PM, E&T, HS&E), supporting implementation of standards, tools, and loss elimination actions.

• Use data from production systems (historians, MES, OEE, PLC logs) to help:

  Identify and quantify losses (downtime, quality events)

  Build simple reports and dashboards (e.g., using Excel, Power BI, or similar tools)

  Support root cause analysis and prioritization of improvements

• Support energy and sustainability programs by:

  Helping instrument and connect equipment to capture energy/utility consumption data

  Contributing to control strategies and automation improvements that reduce energy and waste.

Work closely with:

• Operations teams and technicians for daily support and skills building on the floor

• Site and regional Engineering, Quality, Product Research, and Initiative teams for new projects and launches

• IT/OT partners to align on architectures, standards, and cybersecurity

• External suppliers, OEMs, and System Integrators during design, commissioning, and service activities

• Build your leadership skills by taking ownership of defined tasks and smaller projects, coordinating across functions, and driving issues to closure—particularly at the intersection of automation, data, and manufacturing.

What We Offer

• A comprehensive Corporate and Functional onboarding to accelerate your training and development. Structured functional onboarding and training in Intelligent Controls & Automation, Industrial IT/OT, digitization, P&G standards, and IWS.

• Intentional Impact Work Plan for meaningful projects that you will own and deliver, alongside receiving relevant capability building trainings. Early responsibility and real ownership of systems, data flows, and improvements.

• A strong technical and leadership career path within Product Supply and Engineering, with opportunities to grow in automation, digital manufacturing, and broader engineering leadership.

• Mentorship from experienced ICA, OT, and Site Engineers.

• Integration into our for socializing, mentorship, and resources

• Competitive compensation and benefits package, including various work perks!

• You may receive domestic relocation benefits to support your move

Job Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Electronics, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field (required).

• Master’s degree in a related field is a plus but not required.

Technical Skills (Early-Career)
You are not expected to be an expert on day one, but you should bring strong technical fundamentals and motivation to learn in both automation and industrial IT/OT:

• Basic knowledge of Industrial automation (sensors, actuators, PLCs, HMIs), Programming PLCs and/or HMIs (Rockwell, Siemens, Omron, Schneider, etc.), Variable frequency drives and/or servo systems

• Exposure through coursework, labs, internships, or projects to electrical schematics and panel design, SCADA or similar supervisory systems, Robotics and/or machine vision is a plus (Keyence, SICK, Cognex, or similar)

• Interest and some exposure (coursework, labs or internships) in Industrial Ethernet networks and basic network concepts (IP addressing, switches, VLANs), Data acquisition from PLCs/robots to databases, historians, or dashboards, Basic database or data concepts (e.g., SQL basics, time-series data, tag structures)

• Basic programming or scripting skills (e.g., Python, C/C#, MATLAB, VBA, or similar) are a strong plus for data analysis, simple integrations, and automation of engineering tasks.

• Familiarity with visualization tools (Excel, Power BI, Tableau, etc.) is a plus.

• Understanding of basic electrical safety principles and safe work practices.

• Interest in learning local regulations, P&G safety systems, GMP, and data/cybersecurity requirements in manufacturing.

• Any prior exposure to GMP or regulated manufacturing environments is a plus.

• Strong ownership mindset: you like to understand the problem, own it, and drive it to solution with support as needed.

• Ability and desire to work on the production floor in a manufacturing environment, connecting physical processes with digital/automation systems.

• Team player with proven ability to work in multi-functional groups.

• Clear and structured communicator, with good documentation and organization skills.

• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a dynamic environment, with a “flow to work” mindset and sense of urgency.

Other

• Willingness to work on-site (plant environment) full-time.

• Ability to travel occasionally (domestic/international) for training, project work, or supplier visits, as needed.