Central Engineering - Electrical Team Leader

Asten Johnson Holdings•Ottawa, ON

About The Position

AstenJohnson is a leader in technical fabrics, driven by associates who innovate and build careers within the company. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a workplace built on respect and purpose. This role supervises the electrical team and provides technical expertise as part of the Corporate Engineering team. The position involves managing all phases of the electrical engineering operation, including new equipment development, site support, and product engineering. The associate must demonstrate creativity, foresight, and mature technical judgment in solving complex technical problems. Key responsibilities include making decisions on project objectives, operating within budgets, recommending and allocating team members, and coordinating work schedules to meet cost, quality, and time objectives. The role also involves selecting, training, and developing a professional team, supervising the design and programming of control systems (PLC, HMI, drives), performing industrial electrical design, troubleshooting equipment, supervising installation and commissioning, and serving as a consultant to other team members. The position requires staying updated on engineering technology, operating safely, and performing other duties as required.

Requirements

Bachelor of electrical or automation engineering.
Qualified for Professional Engineer License.
10 to 15 years work experience in the field of specialization related to the industry.
Manufacturing design experience required
Technical strength coupled with practical systems and equipment knowledge
Must have strong PLC and HMI programming skills
Knowledge of industrial AC drive and motor.
Knowledge of industrial networking.
Knowledge of Industrial electrical design (low voltage).
Ability to communicate with vendors, customers, trades personnel and senior management.
Ability to travel in USA, Europe and in Asia.
Attention to detail with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Results-focused, team player with the ability to work well independently.
Versed in current statutory regulations, industry standards and recommended practices and a practical sense in applying such references (ie: safety, environmental, quality).
Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of ABB drive is an asset.
Knowledge of Profibus, ProfiNet and device net is an asset.

Responsibilities

Manages all phases of the electrical engineering operation by directing a professional team to accomplish new equipment development, oversee site support, and basic product engineering.
Makes decisions to establish project objectives and operate successfully within established budgets to recommend and allocate team members.
Selects, trains and develops a professional team as well as performing as a responsible member of the electrical engineering team.
Supervise the designs of various control systems for production and test equipment.
Programs PLC (Siemens, Allan-Bradley), variable speed drive (ABB), servo etc.
Programs human machine interface (Wonderware intouch, Indusoft).
Perform the Industrial electrical design as per the industry standard.
Troubleshoots existing equipment issues.
Supervise the electrical installation and execute the commissioning of various control systems.
Serves as consultant to other team members of the Site, i.e., in advising on material selection, or solutions to product quality problems, or in training others in some new aspect of technology.
Participates as a member of task forces or teams assembled to coordinate the tackling of serious problems.
Work with documentation / engineering change control processes
Identify technology improvements that will align with future business goals and requirements
Keeps abreast of developments in engineering technology and practice, especially as it relates to his/her field of expertise.
Operates and performs in a safe manner at all times