Electrical Engineering Manager

Are you an experienced engineering leader with a passion for industrial automation, custom machinery, and leading high-performing technical teams? Our client, a well-established and growing manufacturer in the heavy equipment industry, is seeking an Electrical & Controls Engineering Manager to lead its Electrical Engineering and Controls Programming teams. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an organization recognized for engineering excellence and innovation What You'll Do As the Electrical & Controls Engineering Manager, you will provide both technical and people leadership while overseeing the design, development, and execution of electrical and controls systems for highly engineered industrial equipment. Key responsibilities include: Leading, mentoring, and developing a team of Electrical Engineers and Controls Programmers. Overseeing electrical system architecture, PLC programming standards, HMI, robotics, SCADA, and industrial automation solutions. Driving engineering standards, quality, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborating closely with Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Service, Sales, and Project Management teams. Managing engineering resources, project priorities, and departmental workload to ensure successful project execution. Supporting technical reviews, customer meetings, and project scoping activities. Providing technical leadership in resolving complex engineering challenges during manufacturing, and field support. What We're Looking For Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering. P.Eng. designation (or eligibility) is considered an asset. 10+ years of electrical engineering experience within industrial machinery, automation, custom equipment, or manufacturing. 3–5 years of experience leading engineering teams. Strong expertise in: Industrial electrical systems PLC-controlled machinery Motion control and automation Control panels and power distribution Industrial networking (EtherNet/IP, Profinet, Modbus TCP) Machine safety standards and electrical codes Experience with AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or similar electrical design platforms. Experience with custom-engineered capital equipment is considered a strong asset. Proven ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and engineering resources in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills..

As the Electrical & Controls Engineering Manager, you will lead and mentor a team while overseeing the design and execution of electrical and controls systems for industrial equipment. You will also manage project priorities and collaborate with various engineering and manufacturing teams.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering and over 10 years of experience in electrical engineering within industrial machinery. Leadership experience of 3-5 years is also required, along with strong expertise in industrial electrical systems and automation.

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Electrical Engineering
• Controls Programming
• Industrial Automation
• PLC Programming
• HMI
• Robotics
• SCADA
• Industrial Networking
• Machine Safety Standards
• Electrical Codes
• AutoCAD Electrical
• EPLAN
• Project Management
• Leadership
• Problem-Solving
• Communication

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

10+ years

Apply by

Jan 4, 2027