Software Design Team Lead

Job Title: Software Design Team Lead

Location: Cambridge, ON | On-site

Job Type: Full-time

Compensation: $50.00 - $60.00 / hr

Benefits: RRSP, health/dental/vision package, reimbursement for tuition and professional dues, paid vacation, personal days, and sick days

The Position:

Reporting to the Controls Engineering Manager, the Software Design Lead will drive Software Design standards development and be a primary resource for highly technical issues relating to Software Design. The Software Design Lead will assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures relating to Software Design and consult regularly with department personnel to improve performance and quality. The Software Design Lead will lead department technology and programming projects and ensure project goals are met, while delivering the Eclipse Vision and the Eclipse Entrepreneurial Culture.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Recognize problems, initiate action, assist in problem solving, and evaluate results on major issues related to Software Design
• Advise and support training and technical development initiatives for resources within Software Design
• Develop and contribute to the improvement of Software Design programming standards at Eclipse
• Assist Software Designers and Engineering Supervision to ensure new programming methods and standards are clearly understood and executed on projects

• Meet with vendors regularly and research new technologies, software platforms, and trends in programming techniques that can improve Software Design quality and performance
• Assist Applications Engineering and participate in conceptual designs that will give Eclipse a competitive edge on new customer proposals

Leadership

• Teach, assist, and advise Software Designers on practical programming practices and standards
• Assist with interviews and recruitment efforts to meet Software Design growth targets
• Consult with the Controls Engineering Manager, Engineering Supervision, and other departments within Eclipse on Software Design standards improvements
• Direct, organize, and coordinate Eclipse internal projects to ensure deliverables are met
• Work to specific project budgets and timelines provided by Project Management
• Promote positive relations within Eclipse as well as partners, customers, vendors, and distributors
• Recommend Eclipse Database improvements on an ongoing basis to increase efficiency throughout the company
• Maintain good corporate citizen role in support of the Eclipse corporate vision and confidentiality ensuring that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the Eclipse Automation Inc. Conduct Code

Project Execution

• Lead internal technology and process improvement projects
• Update project completion with respect to weekly confirmation of critical milestones, labour hours, and percent completion on projects
• Ensure Scheduled milestones are met
• Update Open Issues List as required
• Ensure that Company ISO Standards are followed
• Contribute with responses to CARs issued to the department
• Assist Project Leads and team members on project-related tasks where required

Travel

• Expectation of travel up to 20% of the time, however this may be exceeded in exceptional circumstances to meet project or company needs

What We're Looking For:

• Has successfully completed either a University Degree or College Diploma in Electrical, Systems, Mechatronics, or Robotics Automation Technology
• Must have senior level experience with programming and troubleshooting Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens platforms
• Experience with electrical controls and integration of equipment

• 7+ years of experience in the custom automation industry
• Professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to motivate teams within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects
• Facilitate and actively participate in group/project meetings

What We Offer:

• Reimbursement for tuition and professional dues
• 3 weeks of vacation and 3 paid personal days (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. Our people are what enable us to live up to our name - to eclipse all others, inspiring and creating outcomes that change the world.
 
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.

At Eclipse Automation, we believe in the power of human connection. We do not use AI in our hiring process; every application is personally reviewed by a member of our team to ensure each candidate receives careful consideration.

This publicly advertised job posting is for an existing vacancy. We are seeking a qualified candidate to join our team and assume the responsibilities of this role.

Eclipse Automation encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Those in need of accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process should notify eca_hresources@eclipseautomation.com. Any information received that relates to accommodation needs of a candidate will be addressed in a confidential manner.