Electrical Design Team Lead

Job Title: Electrical Design Team Lead

Location: Cambridge, ON | On-site

Job Type: Full-time

Compensation: $45.00 - $65.00

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

The Position

Reporting to the Electrical Engineering Manager, the Electrical Engineering Electrical Design Team Lead will provide leadership and coordination of Electrical Hardware Design functions and costing. The incumbent will assist in the development and implementation of Electrical 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 Do Here

• 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 Electrical 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
• Guide, organize, and coordinate assigned staff to prioritize project delivery
• Lead the hardware design project team to ensure project contract deliverables are met
• Work to specific project budgets and milestones provided by project management
• Promote positive relations with partners, customers, vendors, and distributors
• Liaise between all departments to ensure on time delivery of purchased items and on time delivery of Eclipse machinery and equipment
• Promote environmentally and ergonomically safe conceptual product and/or processes to ensure safety of Eclipse personnel and the customer’s employees
• Initiate and supervise the planning and development of project electrical and controls designs and order any required department materials
• Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the Eclipse Automation Inc. Conduct Code

Project Execution

• 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
• Ensure scheduled milestones are met and escalate to Project Management if a milestone is at risk
• Update Open Issues List as required
• Assist in performance reviews
• Assume full responsibility for hardware design scope of assigned projects
• Ensure that Company ISO Standards are followed
• Ensure project tasks are entered correctly and promptly for accurate man hour records for Project Management department
• Respond to CARs issued to the department

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
• 3 weeks of vacation and 3 paid personal days (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.

At Eclipse Automation, we believe in the power of human connection. We do not use AI in our hiring process; every application is personally reviewed by a member of our team to ensure each candidate receives careful consideration.

This publicly advertised job posting is for an existing vacancy. We are seeking a qualified candidate to join our team and assume the responsibilities of this role.

Eclipse Automation encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Those in need of accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process should View email address on ca.talent.com. Any information received that relates to accommodation needs of a candidate will be addressed in a confidential manner.