Lead Electrician

Eclipse Automation; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching program

Vacation and personal days (3 weeks)

Tuition reimbursement

Professional dues reimbursement

Free snack program

Job summary

Eclipse Automation in Cambridge, Ontario is seeking an Electrical Manufacturing Project Lead to oversee electrical manufacturing for multiple projects. You will lead an engineering and operations team, ensuring designs meet Eclipse quality, safety, and code standards while coordinating with other departments for on-time delivery.

The role requires an Electrician Certificate of Qualification, a college diploma, and strong supervisory skills.

Qualifications

• Electrical design and problem solving across manufacturing projects.
• Ability to review, approve designs meeting high quality, safety and code standards.
• Leadership of department staff, coordinating project delivery and stakeholder relations.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical manufacturing activities for projects.
• Coordinate policy implementation for electrical manufacturing.
• Ensure on-time delivery and adherence to Eclipse standards.
• Promote safety, ethics, and continuous improvement across the team.
• Liaise with HR and other departments to meet project goals.

Skills

Electrical design

Team leadership

MS Office

Automation concepts

Education

Electrician Certificate of Qualification

College Diploma/technical training

Supervisory training (asset)

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Manufacturing Project Lead

Location: Cambridge, ON | On-site

Job Type: Full-time

Compensation: $37.00-$45.00/hour

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

Get to Know Us:

Eclipse Automation delivers cutting-edge custom automated manufacturing solutions across multiple industries. We combine advanced automation expertise with digital innovation to create smart, efficient, and sustainable manufacturing systems. Our global network includes facilities in Canada, the United States and Hungary ensuring regional expertise and global strength.

The Position:

Reporting to the Electrical Shop Manager, the Electrical Manufacturing Project Lead will provide leadership and coordination of electrical manufacturing of the project. The incumbent will assist in development and implementation of electrical manufacturing policies and procedures, liaise directly with other department personnel to ensure project goals are met on budget, while delivering the Eclipse Vision and the Eclipse Entrepreneurial Culture.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Technical:

• Recognize problems, initiate action, assist in problem solving and evaluate results on major issue prior to releasing drawings to manufacturing


• Review and approve all project designs and that the designs meet the Eclipse high standards of quality, reliability and safety as well as meets Electrical Safety Code requirements


• Ensure concepts meet Eclipse Automation quality, safety and reliability standards

Leadership:

• Guide, direct, teach, assist and advise department staff on practical designing practices and standards


• Guide, organize and coordinate assigned staff to prioritize project delivery


• Oversee the Electrical project team functions to ensure project contract deliverables are met


• Promote positive relations with partners, customers, vendors, and distributors


• Recommend and consistently administer policies and procedures to enhance department operations and support continuous improvement


• Enforce and promote Eclipse policies throughout the entire company including Human Resources, personal development, Safety and Environmental


• Recommend Eclipse Data Base improvements on an ongoing basis to increase efficiency throughout the company


• Liaise between all departments to ensure on time delivery of purchased items and on time delivery of Eclipse machinery and equipment


• Work with Human Resources and abide to Employment Standards Act and the Eclipse Employee Handbook


• Promote environmentally and ergonomically safe conceptual product and/or processes to ensure safety of Eclipse personnel and the customer’s employees


• Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the Eclipse Automation Inc. Conduct Code


• Adhere to the Eclipse Project Operating Policy


• Maintain company confidentiality


• Maintain good corporate citizen role in support of the Eclipse corporate Vision


• Adhere to all Health and Safety rules and procedures


• Represent the company at various community and/or business meetings to promote the company


• Complete other duties and projects as assigned


• Foster the development of a culture reflective of the core values of the business


• Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects

Project Execution:

• Act as the point-of-Contact for the PM department on all for assigned projects


• Update project completion with respect to weekly confirmation of critical milestones, labour hours and percent complete on project


• Ensure Scheduled milestones are met


• Update Open Issues List as required


• Notify the PM if milestones cannot be met


• Assist in performance reviews


• Attend appropriate meetings


• Assume full responsibility for department scope of assigned projects


• Delegation of duties of the project to team members


• Ensure that Company ISO Standards are followed


• Ensure project tasks are entered correctly and promptly for accurate man hour records for project management department


• Respond to CAR’s issued to the department


• Enter labour projections into the DB for assigned projects


• Initiate and participate in the planning and development of project mechanical designs that are applicable to the Electrical portion of the project


• When required, place requisition for ESA inspection of project


• Work with Tool Room Lead to develop a build and wiring plan for the project


• Ensure that purchased parts are kitted and stored appropriately ready for project


• Ensure that design updates are executed correctly

Travel:

• Expectation of travel up to 30% of time could be anticipated, however may be exceeded in exceptional circumstances to meet project needs

What We’re Looking For:

Education:

• Has successfully completed an Electrician Certificate of Qualification ( Industrial or Construction Maintenance)


• Has completed a College Diploma, CEGEP, vocational or technical training. Courses in supervisory training would be an asset


• Computer skills needed in MS Office, Auto-Cad, Solid-works, an understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical controls and integration of equipment would be an asset.

Experience:

• 7+ years’ experience in the custom automation industry


• Work requires professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills

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 [e-mail]. Any information received that relates to accommodation needs of a candidate will be addressed in a confidential manner.