Controls Hardware Design Standards Specialist
October 23, 2024
Job Title: Controls Hardware Design Standards Specialist
Location: Cambridge, ON | On-site
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits: Competitive Bonus, RRSP, health/dental/vision package, reimbursement for tuition and professional dues, paid vacation, personal days, and sick days
Get to Know Us:
Eclipse Automation, part of Accenture, delivers cutting-edge custom automated manufacturing solutions across multiple industries. We combine advanced automation expertise with Accenture’s digital transformation capabilities to create smart, efficient, and sustainable manufacturing systems.
The Position:
The Controls Hardware Design Standards Specialist will provide self-service engineering solutions, design standards, and best practices to the Controls Hardware Design team. The incumbent will work to achieve reduced engineering complexities, improved design efficiencies, support project milestone attainment and project profitability while delivering the Eclipse Vision and the Eclipse Entrepreneurial Culture.
What You’ll Be Doing:
* Leverage the full capabilities of EPLAN and other design assets – getting the most value from our software investment.
* Leadership in providing improvements to product delivery across all North American Technology Centers.
* Collaborate with global Technology Centers to leverage and share methods and best practices.
* Based on industry standards, recommend and implement common standards and tools where required.
* Explore new, innovative technology and provide analysis and recommendations to Technology Center leaders.
* Develop and monitor key performance indicators to measure the effectiveness of design standards and software utilization efficiencies.
* Own the controls hardware design library, the validation process, and the auditing for design re-use.
* Reduce non-value controls hardware design processes and systems for improved efficiencies within the Technology Centers.
* Incorporate technologies such as collaboration tools, remote access tools as required.
* Represent Controls Hardware Design in ongoing digital thread and digital twinning initiatives.
* Create training material for new standards and engineering tools.
* Oversee controls hardware engineering data migration and classification processes, ensuring data quality and effective collaboration with TC’s to develop strategies for governance and management.
What We’re Looking For:
* Successfully completed either a university degree or college diploma in Electrical, Systems, Mechatronics, or Robotics Automation Technology or equivalent experience.
* 5+ years’ experience of controls hardware design in the custom automation industry.
* Understanding of the automation/controls design process.
* Advanced knowledge in the use of EPLAN.
* Knowledge of industry specific standards such as IEC, NFPA, UL and CSA.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
* Passion for driving continuous improvement and profitability.
* Ability to facilitate cross-functional team meetings.
What We Offer:
* Reimbursement for tuition and professional dues.
* An on-site fitness facility.
* 3 weeks of paid time-off (to start).
* RRSP matching program.
* Free snack program.
Why Join Us:
Here at Eclipse Automation, creation and innovation are at our core, and our culture reflects that. Fast-paced and continuously fostering growth, we encourage the entrepreneurial spirit that our teams embody, and leverage each of their strengths to do better for our people, our clients, and our communities.
Our teams are made up of innovators, thinkers, and doers, with the know-how and expertise to exceed expectations, and the relentless spirit to create and reinvent.
Eclipse Automation is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive work environment. It is our policy to recruit and select applicants solely on the basis of their qualifications. We are an equal opportunity employer that hires talent regardless of age, race, creed, colour, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or any other status or condition protected by applicable law.
Eclipse Automation encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Those in need of accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process should notify hresources@eclipseautomation.com. Any information received that relates to accommodation needs of a candidate will be addressed in a confidential manner.
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