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Controls Engineering Manager

Canada, Cambridge 124000.00 - 170500.00 USD / Year · Job Posted June 29, 2026
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Job Responsibility

  • Lead and elevate the Controls Engineering function by driving technical excellence, high-performance team culture, and successful project delivery across complex automation programs
  • Lead and manage the Controls Engineering team, aligning resources to project priorities to ensure delivery on schedule, within budget, and to quality standards
  • Own workforce planning, including workload forecasting, resource allocation, and capacity planning in partnership with Engineering Group Leads
  • Provide technical leadership across the project lifecycle (design through integration and installation), proactively resolving risks and complex engineering challenges
  • Review, validate, and approve engineering designs and deliverables, ensuring compliance with project requirements, standards, and best practices
  • Partner cross-functionally with Mechanical, Applications, Manufacturing, and other teams to drive integrated project execution
  • Lead performance management, including goal setting, coaching, performance reviews, and compensation recommendations
  • Mentor and develop team members through regular 1:1s, structured development plans, and skills gap analysis
  • Build and sustain a high-performing, engaged team culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
  • Support hiring and onboarding of engineering talent, ensuring strong technical and cultural alignment
  • Champion ABM/Kaizen principles, coaching teams on A3 problem solving, root cause analysis, and data-driven decision making
  • Establish, track, and continuously improve team KPIs (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Productivity, Engagement)
  • Implement visual management systems (e.g., control boards) to drive transparency and performance
  • Identify improvement opportunities, standardize best practices, and lead Lean/Six Sigma initiatives to enhance efficiency and quality
  • Support and maintain compliance with ATS quality systems, including participation in NCR/CAR resolution
  • Provide technical expertise to Sales and Applications during the quotation and proposal process
  • Partner with customer stakeholders to anticipate risks, resolve issues, and enhance overall customer satisfaction
  • Contribute to business growth by sharing customer insights and supporting strategic initiatives
  • Collaborate across ATS business units to leverage expertise and ensure consistent delivery excellence
  • Support development and management of the departmental budget in partnership with the Director, Engineering
  • Monitor project and team performance, proactively identifying and addressing variances to optimize cost and resource utilization
  • Develop flexible resourcing strategies, including use of external partners, to manage peak demand
  • Drive adoption of new technologies, tools, and standard methodologies to improve engineering outcomes
  • Ensure engineering processes and deliverables comply with applicable industry standards, regulatory requirements, and ATS procedures (e.g., CSA/NQA where applicable)
  • Promote ethical business practices and adherence to the ATS Code of Conduct
  • Champion a strong safety culture, ensuring full compliance with Occupational Health & Safety regulations and ATS safety programs
  • Ensure team awareness of workplace hazards and safe work practices
  • Support ongoing safety initiatives and collaboration with Joint Health & Safety Committees
  • Act as a delegate for the Director, Engineering as required, supporting departmental and business unit objectives

Requirements

  • A post-secondary technology diploma or engineering degree or equivalent, specializing in electronics, electrical or controls technology
  • 5+ 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
  • 2+ years experience leading project teams

What we offer

  • Annual Incentive Bonus
  • Stock Purchase Plan
  • 3 Weeks Vacation
  • Health Care Benefits + $600 Health Care Spending Account
  • Employee Engagement Events (Employee BBQ’s and lunches, weekly snack day, etc.)
  • Employee Development Programs

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