Hardware Design Manager Jobs

Join our globally growing team at ATS Industrial Automation where we create complex automation solutions at the highest level that sustainably impact lives around the world.
Major Duties
Plan, organize, direct, and control the activities of a group of designers within the Controls Engineering Hardware Design department using specialized knowledge of general design engineering principles and knowledge in custom Industrial Automation to design system solutions that meet our clients requirements.
Specific Responsibilities

• Conduct employee performance evaluations, recommend salary adjustments, and initiate personnel actions such as promotions, transfers, discharges and disciplinary measures for staff reporting to him/her.
• Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the ATS Code of Business Conduct.
• Review project schedules on a timely basis to ensure the electrical design and controls hardware engineering portion of projects are completed on time and take corrective action, coordinating with other departments as required.
• Based on business goals and annual growth, establish resource requirements skills and organizational needs that will sustain adequate capacity and leadership within the department.
• Assess new technology to meet project requirements as authorized by the Director.
• Interview and select applicants on their technical qualifications and suitability for positions in the department when hiring new personnel.
• Lead various Goal Deployment activities as assigned through the annual objective planning process.
• Encourage and mentor employees to ensure that departmental morale and efficiency are maintained at the highest level. Conduct regular 1:1 with leads and direct reports
• Assess workload, assign leads to engineering projects and oversee the completion according to specific deadlines and project schedules.
• Coach team members on Lean processes, A3s, RCCAs, cost benefit analysis, process development. Deploy Visual Management tools for Engineering Team (i.e., Control Board)
• Recommend and enforce design and engineering procedures and standard practices to comply with industry specific regulatory requirements.
• Maintain Team KPIs (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity, Cost, and Employee Engagement) and develop improvement plans where required.
• Ensure that the requirements of the health, safety and environment management system are implemented and maintained.
• Provide engineering expertise for projects progressing through the design, manufacturing and system installation stages to overcome and correct problems and technical difficulties.

Qualifications
Education:

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

Experience:

• Professional Engineering designation is an asset.
• Demonstrated experience in a leadership position or management role.
• 5+ years of experience in the design and implementation of complete electrical control systems for industrial automation projects. This includes hands-on experience in programming and trouble-shooting with current PLC hardware, and programming software.

At ATS, a publicly traded global company with a proud 40-year history, we help drive the future with our factory-wide automation solutions. At ATS Industrial Automation, what we do matters - both to our customers and to their customers. With 600 skilled employees around the world, we design, build and service mission-critical automated assembly and test solutions for mobility, nuclear and specialty automation. Our customers are leaders in their industries and rely on us to deliver what we promise - on time and on budget. Combined with our broad product portfolio, financial strength and global presence, we provide our customers with the best automation solutions wherever and whenever they need them.
Join our ATS Industrial Automation Team because:

• We’ve got GREAT Work Perks: We provide a variety of perks to our employees. Make sure you ask more about our treat days, free gourmet coffee beverages, employee referral bonus and onsite cafeteria.
• 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.
• We support internal GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT: ATS Automation offers endless opportunities for professional growth and development. Ask about our tuition reimbursement program and our commitment to promoting from within.
• 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, RRSP matching program and optional Employee Share Purchase Program.

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.