Engineering Manager

Acculogic LTD•Markham, ON

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Ready to join a global developer and supplier of precision-engineered testing solutions equipment servicing markets such as automotive, defense/aerospace, industrial, life sciences, and telecom markets? Then Acculogic Inc. is looking forward to meeting you! We are searching for a talented Engineering professional to join our Acculogic family as a Engineering Manager headquartered at our Markham, Ontario facility and reporting to our Business Vice President/General Manager. This critical role supports the Acculogic business which is housed in the Electronic Test division of inTEST Corporation. This division is on a trajectory of growth and provides an opportunity to support a global organization. You will be a hands-on technical leader responsible for leading the Engineering organization for Acculogic which will entail developing innovative solutions, continuous improvement and project management for the electrical test equipment market with a focus on automation and customer driven customization. Supervisory Responsibilities: This position will directly supervise, coach, and mentor approximately 12 team members of various engineering disciplines.

Requirements

Minimum 7 years’ experience in an electrical test environment with strong knowledge of automated test equipment solutions including, but not limited to:
Understanding of test and tester instrumentation.
Foundational understanding of transmission line design and characterization in areas including RF, parametric, digital/analog, and high current/high voltage applications.
Good Knowledge in PCBA In-Circuit-Testing.
Good skills in mechanics, pneumatics, electromechanics.
Good knowledge of electronics, component and PCB design.
Good knowledge of motion control systems and their component elements (control, drivers, motors).
Minimum 5 years’ management experience required, preferably in a manufacturing setting.
Equipment automation knowledge with an understanding of Industry 4.0 preferred.
Stage Gate product development process experience preferred.
Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (mechatronic or electronic), Physics, or related field.
Solid project management skills required.

Nice To Haves

Equipment automation knowledge with an understanding of Industry 4.0 preferred.
Stage Gate product development process experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead, manage, and build a world-class, technically diverse, high-performing team by measuring and monitoring results for performance, coaching, counseling, and providing direction as necessary.
Actively participate in the performance management process inclusive of, KPIs, goals and objectives and individualized development plans.
Follow and maintain the project management stage gate process to ensure timely completion of all customer and technology roadmap driven projects.
Provide agile leadership to adjust and manage schedules, prioritize project planning based upon customer requirements and manufacturing needs.
Serve as a key member of the business unit’s senior leadership team.
Deliver technical support [remotely or onsite] to customers of new and existing products.
Establish and direct the implementation of engineering and documentation control standards and procedures, including document control, change and reproduction procedures. This includes the ownership of engineering IT systems [M2K, ECO/ECN, CAD, PDM, etc.]
Work with sales and marketing on the creation and maintenance of a market driven technology and product roadmap.
Elimination and substitution of obsolete parts and components to derisk supply chain.
Partners with marketing regarding sales presentations, catalogs, and general advertising literature. Define and implement metrics to monitor and enhance the performance of the engineering organization and individuals there within.
Assist with and manage the development of new products for customers.
Define and implement metrics to monitor and enhance the performance of the engineering organization and individuals there within.
Responsible for management of the Acculogic Intellectual Property portfolio including patents and trademarks.
Involvement in M&A as a technical knowledge evaluator as required.
Analysis of customer specifications together with the project team, account manager and in some cases with related customer
Selection of electrical, electronic, electromechanical components
Definition of requirements for testing and diagnostics
Supervision during assembly and first product validation
Organization and creation of the bill of materials
Perform other related duties as assigned.