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Manager, Controls Engineering

Manager, Controls Engineering

ATS AutomationCambridge, ON, CA
7 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

The world isn’t standing still, and neither is ATS Life Sciences - We don’t follow the trends. We set them!

Are you interested in being part of a team that makes a difference?  Join our growing ATS Life Sciences Systems team a division of ATS Corporation, a publicly traded global enterprise with a proud history, we are helping advance the future with our factory-wide automation solutions.  Within Life Sciences Systems, what we do matters – we custom design, build and service critical automated solutions for medical device and pharmaceutical companies. We are dedicated to assisting our customers in improving the quality of life for people around the world. When there is no room for error, and product failure is not an option, leading life sciences companies trust us to resolve their production challenges.

Job Description

MAJOR DUTIES :

Administrative and technical management of the Controls Engineering Team and projects as assigned by the Director, Engineering.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES :

Team Leadership & Culture :

  • Plan, organize, direct and control the activities of Controls Engineering Department using specialized knowledge of general engineering principles and knowledge in Controls Software and Hardware Design.
  • Review project schedules on a timely basis to ensure the automation engineering portion of projects are completed on time and take corrective action, coordinating with other departments as required.
  • Assess workload, assign leads to engineering projects and oversee the completion according to specific deadlines and project schedules.
  • Conduct Team lead and direct employee performance evaluations, recommend salary adjustments, and initiate personnel actions such as promotions, transfers, discharges and disciplinary measures for staff reporting to him / her.
  • Encourage and mentor team leads and direct employees to ensure that departmental morale and efficiency are maintained at the highest level. Conduct regular 1 : 1 with leads and direct reports
  • Support employee training by analyzing needs on an annual basis using the training matrix
  • Based on business goals and annual growth, establish resource requirements skills and organizational needs that will sustain adequate capacity and leadership within the department.
  • Coach team members on A3s, RCCAs, cost benefit analysis, process development
  • Lead daily team meetings

Customer Satisfaction :

  • Provide subject matter expertise within agreed-upon timeframes to Sales and Applications in the quotation process.
  • Recommend and execute metrics on customer satisfaction.
  • When called upon to provide subject matter expertise, maintain overall customer satisfaction by anticipating and preventing issues before they become customer concerns and by optimizing the use of resources.
  • Operate with key technical personnel at the customer site to position ATS as a key to their success and to influence subsequent buying decisions.
  • Provide timely customer intelligence to Sales and Business Development.
  • Monitor and report on internal customer satisfaction data to the Director and Relationship Managers.
  • Financial Performance :

  • Deliver on the departmental initiatives prescribed by the Director.
  • Recommend engineering team operating budget to the Director.
  • Report on team project status using the project status tracking system.
  • Ensure optimal utilization of resources within the team.
  • Quality Improvement :

  • Perform SWOT analysis on team performance as required by the Director.
  • Recommend and direct the implementation of best practices and standard designs to improve quality.
  • Technology Development :

  • Assess new technology to meet project requirements as authorized by the Director.
  • Safety :

  • Demonstrate leadership in Health, Safety and Environment compliance.
  • Qualifications

    QUALIFICATIONS : Education :

    A post-secondary technology diploma or engineering degree or equivalent, specializing in electronics, electrical or controls technology.

    Experience :

    Several years of experience in the design and implementation of complete control systems for industrial automation projects. This includes hands-on experience in programming and trouble-shooting with current PLC hardware, and programming software.

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

    Why YOU should join our ATS Life Sciences Systems team :

    We value our PEOPLE - The foundation of a great company is having the best team which is why we continuously work to develop, engage, empower and energize our people. The best people want to work with the best team - the best teams are diverse and inclusive teams.

    What we do MATTERS - our Life Sciences projects contribute to improving the lives of people around the world! ATS has made a commitment to be carbon neutral by 2030!

    INNOVATION and PROBLEM SOLVING is at our core - Our pursuit of continuous improvement in everything we do. Our focus is on building diverse teams, stimulating innovation by challenging conventional thinking, encouraging fresh ideas and promoting creative problem-solving

    We prioritize internal GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT - ATS offers endless opportunities for professional growth and development – with a tuition reimbursement program, individual development programs and a commitment to promoting from within - there is space for you to grow your career at ATS!

    We offer COMPETITIVE Total Rewards - Competitive starting salaries, overtime pay eligibility, paid vacation, Employee Incentive Bonus program, comprehensive health and dental benefits including Lifestyle Spending Account, 4% RRSP matching program and optional Employee Share Purchase Program

    A place to BELONG : We celebrate our differences and ensure that all employees have equal opportunities for growth and development. We believe that diversity of thought, background, and experiences is essential for our success and innovation.

    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 a personal disability. We would ask that those who require assistance to notify our offices as soon as possible if accommodation is necessary