Electrical Technical Manager - Service Engineering

Jump; Area F (Kokanee Range); On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in transportation electrification is seeking an Electrical Technical Manager. This role involves overseeing the service engineering team, ensuring project quality, and collaborating on vehicle reliability. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in electrical engineering, leadership skills, and a strong understanding of heavy vehicle systems. Join a dynamic environment with unlimited career potential and a focus on work-life balance.

Benefits

Group insurance

RRSP

Free parking

Continuing education

Paid professional contributions

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• 10+ years in electrical engineering.
• 1-3 years as a team technical leader.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical direction of the service engineering team.
• Analyze issues on customer vehicles.
• Guide the team through development milestones.

Skills

Mentoring

Leadership

Communication

Planning

Organizational Skills

Multitasking

Education

BAC in electrical engineering

Tools

MS Office Suite

Matlab/Simulink

SolidWorks

Catia V5

Job description

Leader in transportation electrification in North America, our client is seeking their next electrical technical manager.

Why join our client’s team?

• Work in a stimulating, constantly evolving environment (no risk of boredom)!
• Prioritize your family and health!
• Enjoy a flexible schedule and a trusting company!
• Benefits include insurance (Concrete) and an employee assistance program!
• Unlimited career potential with our client!

Advantages :

• Work/life balance;
• Group insurance;
• RRSP;
• Free parking;
• Continuing education;
• Paid professional contributions;
• Employee assistance program.

Role Description

The technical manager in electrical engineering oversees the technical direction of the service engineering team, handling investigations and resolutions for customer vehicle failures, reliability issues, and development of aftermarket options. They are involved in all project phases, from problem definition to strategy implementation, acting as coach and mentor to the team.

Main responsibilities

• Monitor and support the electrical engineers in the service team;
• Define project technical requirements and prepare work for execution;
• Guide the team through development milestones, ensuring quality and effectiveness;
• Analyze issues on customer vehicles;
• Represent the team in service bulletin and vehicle recall approval processes;
• Ensure governance, decision-making, problem-solving, and coordination to meet quality and schedule goals;
• Collaborate with design teams on vehicle reliability issues;
• Develop vehicle improvement and maintenance solutions;
• Implement design methodologies and integrate with design tools;
• Participate in training and hiring processes;
• Possess expertise in heavy vehicle systems.

What you need to succeed in this position

Knowledge

• Principles of electrical engineering;
• High power battery systems;
• Logic controllers and embedded software;
• AC/DC distribution systems;
• Multi-phase motors;
• Communication protocols: CANBus, J1939, Lin;
• Heavy vehicle systems;
• Data analysis on CAN networks;
• Tools: MS Office Suite;
• Bilingualism (French and English), with intermediate to advanced English skills required for communication outside Quebec;
• Additional advantageous skills include experience with IQAN, Matlab/Simulink, vehicle controllers, 3D CAD programs like SolidWorks and Catia V5, PDM/PLM systems, and charging stations.

Skills

• Mentoring and leadership skills;
• Excellent communication (oral and written);
• Structured methodology;
• Planning and organizational skills;
• Deadline management;
• Multitasking ability;
• Effective communication and collaboration with external teams;
• Teamwork aptitude.

Skills and attitudes

• Leadership and decision-making abilities;
• Interdepartmental collaboration;
• Positive communication skills;
• Autonomy and good judgment;
• Customer service understanding;
• Synthesis and analytical skills;
• Proactivity and autonomy.

Training and experience required

• BAC in electrical engineering or related field;
• 10+ years in electrical engineering;
• 1-3 years as a team technical leader;
• Experience with heavy vehicle systems;
• Member of the Quebec Order of Engineers;
• Position requires face-to-face work at least 3 days/week;
• Interest in a dynamic environment;
• Willingness to travel within Quebec, Canada, and the US (<5%).

Location : North Shore

ID – 8209