Automation Engineering Manager

SAMCO has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Automation Engineering Manager to build a client facing team that will directly interface with the customers to understand their challenges, proposing solutions and implementing custom solutions by working closing with SAMCO Engineering, Program Management and Finance teams to deliver profitable projects and highly satisfied customers. We are seeking a hands-on automation leader who will take charge of current projects of controls systems design, assembly, testing, and start-up commissioning using but not limited to Allen Bradley, Schneider, Bosch, and Siemens PLC. Job Duties: Document customer requirements via face-to-face meetings or technical documents, collaborate and lead with internal teams to review the requirements and project details. Facilitate and lead hardware/software design using established standards and resources as required. Effectively communicates the status of projects to the customers and the management. Lead by example and coach team members in the commissioning and testing of all systems defined under scope of work. Validates complete system functionality and troubleshoots the issues with contractors and/or customers to ensure proper operation. Provides project specific training for machine operators as required. Assists in development of system operation manuals and training material based on project deliverables. Provides coaching and mentoring to junior resources and shares experience and knowledge in a collaborative environment. Maintain awareness of new and emerging technologies and the potential applications. Develops programming estimates to support cost estimation for quoting. Ensure all documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately upon project completion. Track “lessons learned” on projects and share the information with the engineering and sales teams. Education: BS Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent preferred). 5-8 years direct hands-on work experience designing, programming, testing, and commissioning advanced control systems mainly in industrial machinery or related industries. Knowledge: Possesses advanced knowledge and thorough understanding in the areas of control system integration, application programming and system design. Background in electrical and instrumentation wiring and troubleshooting. Knowledge of the applicable Ontario or Canadian Electrical Codes.