Technical Manager – Automation & Controls
Introduction
Hello, my name is Anthony Chacon, Recruitment Consultant at FED ManuTech, specializing in engineering, manufacturing and technical positions.
I am currently recruiting a Technical Manager in Automation & Controls for a manufacturing company specializing in the design and production of automated industrial equipment.
This is a key technical leadership position combining hands-on PLC programming, electrical control design oversight and team guidance. The successful candidate will act as the technical reference for the team, ensuring the quality, reliability and safety of industrial control systems.
Mission
Your Role
Provide technical leadership and oversee electrical control design and automation activities.
Develop and program PLC systems, including building control programs from scratch.
Review, challenge and validate electrical drawings, ensuring technical accuracy and compliance with safety requirements.
Oversee control panel designs, control circuits and machine wiring.
Support designers and project engineers with technical reviews and troubleshooting.
Maintain consistent programming and electrical control design standards across the team.
Participate in equipment testing, commissioning and troubleshooting activities.
Identify design issues and implement improvements to control systems and engineering processes.
Act as the technical point of contact and support knowledge transfer within the team.
Working Conditions
Salary up to $150,000 for an experienced engineering professional.
Experienced technical profiles may also be considered based on qualifications and expertise.
40-hour workweek, with Fridays ending at 1:00 p.m.
Five weeks of vacation, scheduled during the construction holiday period.
Medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance.
Free parking.
Professional training and development opportunities.
Collaborative, low-hierarchy work environment.
Stable position with significant influence over technical decisions.
Your profile
Your Profile
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation & Controls or a related discipline.
Significant experience in industrial automation and machine control systems.
Strong hands-on PLC programming experience, including developing programs from scratch.
Excellent ability to read, review, challenge and validate electrical control drawings.
Solid knowledge of control panels, control circuits and industrial machine wiring.
Ability to identify design errors and safety concerns with confidence and minimal onboarding.
Previous experience providing technical guidance or managing a team.
Strong leadership, autonomy, analytical skills and technical judgment.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
A background as an industrial electrician or electromechanic before completing an engineering degree would be considered a strong asset.
If you have strong expertise in industrial automation and controls and are looking for a technical leadership role that allows you to remain involved in programming and engineering, I would be happy to discuss this opportunity with you.
