Product Manager – Telematics, Automation & Controls

MacLean Engineering; Kitchener, Barrie, Collingwood, Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MacLean Engineering is seeking a Product Manager for Telematics Automation and Controls, focusing on innovation in the mining industry. This role requires expertise in technology projects, strong communication skills, and a commitment to safety and teamwork. Join a leading Canadian company dedicated to pushing engineering boundaries and enhancing product excellence.

Benefits

3 weeks' vacation

Sick and emergency leave

Free coffee!

Flexible benefits after probation

Employee assistance program

Deferred profit-sharing and retirement plans after probation

Annual bonus

Safety shoe and safety glasses allowances

Employee events and raffles

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in underground or open-pit mining technology projects.
• Experience with mining industry software (mine planning, ERP, data historians, automation).
• Proficiency in MS Office and high professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Define and refine telematics, automation, and controls products.
• Manage relationships with technology partners.
• Develop machine telemetry & telematics offerings tailored to customer needs.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Organizational discipline

Proactive learning attitude

Education

Post-secondary education in engineering or related field

Additional business education

Tools

D365

PowerBI

Jira

ProjectOps

Job description

At MacLean Engineering, we're not just building machines – we're pioneering innovations that redefine industry standards.

We are looking for a Product Manager – Telematics Automation and Controls who is passionate about pushing the boundaries of engineering and product excellence and wants to be at the forefront of technological advancements in the mining industry. We prioritize safety, integrity, and teamwork in everything we do by ensuring that every member of our team feels respected, heard, and inspired to excel. Join us in building a brighter future together at MacLean Engineering!

The Position:

The ideal candidate has experience in the underground mining industry with technology projects from conception to implementation. The role involves defining and refining telematics, automation, and controls products, providing clear user requirements for design, and working with product management and key customers to identify value and future needs. Responsibilities include managing relationships with technology partners and working on vehicle control, remote systems, automation, and telematics, including prototype vehicles.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Telematics:

1. Develop machine telemetry & telematics offerings tailored to customer needs, especially mine planning and maintenance departments.
2. Engage with mine sites to understand telemetry needs and identify digital solutions.
3. Analyze product performance, customer feedback, and market trends for continuous improvement and monetization.
4. Link aftermarket sales with on-machine telemetry.
5. Revise pricing models for telemetry products aligned with industry trends and customer expectations.

Automation and remote controls:

1. Standardize remote options across product lines.
2. Gather user scenarios and safety cases to define product requirements.
3. Provide guidance on tele-operated equipment and hardware selection.
4. Manage relationships with OEMs for system interoperability.
5. Roadmap autonomous features and their path to commercialization.

Controls:

1. Develop and implement CANbus control systems suitable for applications.
2. Identify and realize cost savings with new control systems.

Common duties:

1. Manage technology partnerships, including OEMs, tech providers, and academia.
2. Prioritize feature requests with engineering.
3. Create product definitions, requirements, and roadmaps to enhance productivity, safety, and cost-effectiveness.
4. Support hardware development and make buy/build decisions.
5. Demonstrate products to potential customers.
6. Stay current on industry developments and attend conferences.
7. Develop sales proposals and training materials.
8. Collaborate on training for field support and capital builds.
9. Participate in complex mining equipment sales.
10. Travel domestically and internationally as needed (25-50%).

Qualifications:

The candidate should have strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills, with organizational discipline and proactive learning attitude. Specific qualifications include:

• Post-secondary education in engineering or related field.
• Additional business education is an asset.
• Minimum 10 years in underground or open-pit mining technology projects.
• Experience with business management tools like D365, PowerBI, Jira, and ProjectOps is an asset.
• Experience with mining industry software (mine planning, ERP, data historians, automation).
• Knowledge of underground mining equipment and environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office and high professionalism.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Bilingualism (French/Spanish) is an asset.
• Valid driver’s license and passport required.

Benefits:

We offer competitive wages and benefits including:

• 3 weeks' vacation
• Sick and emergency leave
• Free coffee!
• Flexible benefits after probation
• Employee assistance program
• Deferred profit-sharing and retirement plans after probation
• Annual bonus
• Safety shoe and safety glasses allowances
• Employee events and raffles

Location:

This position is based in our offices in Sudbury, Barrie, Collingwood, or Kitchener, Ontario.

Application:

If you are interested in joining an established and growing Canadian company, we want to hear from you! We thank all applicants; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Employment is contingent upon a successful background check. We are committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.