Manager, Automation Engineering

Automation Engineering Manager

ABOUT COOLIT SYSTEMS INC. 

Founded in Calgary, Alberta in 2001, CoolIT Systems is the leading Direct Liquid Cooling technology provider for data centers, supercomputers, and desktop computers. We design and manufacture solutions used by the largest tech companies globally.

Recognized as one of “The Americas’ Fastest Growing Companies 2023” by Financial Times and honored with the Deloitte Fast 50 Clean Technology award in 2022, as well as the Deloitte Fast 500 distinction in both 2021 and 2022, CoolIT's rapid growth is capturing global attention.

As demand for generative AI, high performance computing and cloud solutions rapidly expands, there has never been a more exciting time to join our team.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Role

The Automation Engineering Manager is responsible for leading the strategy, development, and deployment of manufacturing automation solutions across the organization. This role manages a team of automation engineers and technical specialists and partners closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, IT, and Operations to improve productivity, quality, safety, and cost through scalable and standardized automation platforms.

The Automation Engineering Manager establishes automation standards, oversees the execution of capital automation projects, supports operational excellence initiatives using Lean principles, and ensures all automation systems meet regulatory, quality, and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Automation Engineering team, including coaching, performance management, hiring, and capability development.
• Own the technical direction and roadmap for manufacturing automation technologies including PLC, SCADA, HMI, robotics, vision systems, and data integration platforms.
• Act as the senior technical authority for automation projects from concept through design, implementation, validation, and handover to operations.
• Define and standardize automation architectures, hardware platforms, software standards, documentation practices, and cybersecurity requirements.
• Lead the development of automated physical and software solutions for product assembly and testing.
• Ensure reliable operation and continuous improvement of existing automated systems.
• Drive Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to improve throughput, quality, and productivity.
• Prepare and lead business cases, charters, budgets and project plans.
• Manage automation project portfolio, budgets, timelines and risks.
• Ensure commissioning, validation and documentation meet regulatory and internal requirements.
• Establish lifecycle and obsolescence strategies for automation systems.
• Provide escalation-level troubleshooting support.

WHO YOU ARE

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years automation experience and 3+ years leadership experience.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng) designation required
• Knowledge of IPC-A-610, ISO 9001, Lean and Six Sigma.

Skills

• Strong people leadership and project management skills.
• Advanced automation, robotics and industrial network expertise.
• Strong financial, vendor and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead high-performing teams.
• Ability to manage multi-site programs.
• Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.

WHY COOLIT?

We strive to be an employer of choice and as such we believe in rewarding our employees with career and development opportunities that will maintain and strengthen our culture while aligning to our vision and values.

We are a company that is full of vibrant, innovative people who love what we do.

Benefits

• Vacation and flex days, and paid company-wide shutdown during the holiday season.
• Comprehensive benefits including Dental, Drugs, Optical, Paramedical and Health Spending. These costs are covered by CoolIT and are enacted from your first day.
• Dress for your day – in a casual yet professional environment.
• Retention rewards like “The Big Coffee Break” that reward tenure with additional vacation time and a monetary bonus.
• Company-funded RRSP contributions to support your long-term financial goals.

We thank every candidate in advance, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Successful candidates for this position will be required to undergo background checks including criminal records check and education.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years automation experience and 3+ years leadership experience.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng) designation required
• Knowledge of IPC-A-610, ISO 9001, Lean and Six Sigma.

Benefits

• Vacation and flex days, and paid company-wide shutdown during the holiday season.
• Comprehensive benefits including Dental, Drugs, Optical, Paramedical and Health Spending. These costs are covered by CoolIT and are enacted from your first day.
• Dress for your day – in a casual yet professional environment.
• Retention rewards like “The Big Coffee Break” that reward tenure with additional vacation time and a monetary bonus.
• Company-funded RRSP contributions to support your long-term financial goals.