Engineering Manager, Process Controls & Automation

AGI is a global food-based infrastructure company publicly traded in Canada. With over 4,000 employees and over 30 global manufacturing brands, AGI is a leading provider of equipment and technology solutions for agricultural commodities including seed, fertilizer, grain and feed systems and an expanding platform for food processing facilities.

The Opportunity

The Engineering Manager - Process Automation & Controls Manager is a skilled technical leader with the capacity to lead a team of engineers and technicians in the development & design of automated systems from concept through manufacturing. This individual will assess the current offering of controls, automation, & user interfaces across multiple product offerings leading the development of a best in-class standardized platform offering to be utilized corporatewide.

The Engineering Manager, Process Controls & Automation reports directly to the Director-Global Product Management, Process Automation & Controls. The Engineering Manager will lead a team Controls Engineers / Developers. Depending upon specific project requirements, this leader will be tasked with driving concurrent turnkey equipment automation through both internal factory resources and third-party integrators. All new product development for process controls and automation will be executed by this team.

• Empathic leadership in the direction and development of the process automation and controls engineering teams at multiple facility locations
• Ability to lead direct team members while collaborating with and influencing matrixed team members
• Strong collaboration with code development teams integrating physical controls hardware with application software
• Partner with global functions of product management, marketing, sales, and technical experts in support of the technical requirements for the process automation product roadmap strategy development
• Partner with technical resources at multiple locations and product families to develop the best-in-class automation systems to support our processing equipment in meeting market/customer requirements
• Refine designs and offerings to transition from a ‘one off’ custom process to a standardized Configure to Order (CTO) offering while developing and maintaining an Engineered to Order (ETO) process for strategic accounts
• Support application engineering process automation quotation process (currently ad-hoc) while developing and transitioning to a CTO program
• Assure the overall output quality and efficiency of teams, continuously improving the process infrastructure, and growing internal talent
• Maintain UL508 listing compliance while following established engineering standards and product integrity.
• Review after market support and service requirements to develop a support structure strategy for North America in the short- term and globally long-term.
• Continuous improvement mindset and leadership centered around quality, manufacturing efficiency, and cost reduction.
• Other duties as assigned

Education: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering w/significant controls automation experience, or Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) w/significant controls automation experience from an accredited four-year program.

Experience Level:

• 5+ years of hand on process automation/control engineering experience
• Minimum of 2 years management experience
• Must have outstanding leadership and people management skills

Skills and Abilities:

• Outstanding leadership and interpersonal team leadership capability
• Experience with industrial process automation controls (examples: oil & gas, food & beverage, water/wastewater, chemical etc. Agricultural: Feed, Fertilizer, Grains are a plus)
• Strong aptitude and understanding of controls/automation systems.
• Organizational Agility: Ability to collaborate both vertically and horizontally in the organization
• Capability to assess departmental resource needs and present strategy / justification
• Adept at working with mechanical engineering teams to translate from system requirements to automation requirements
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize and manage time well
• Self-directed and results-oriented in leading team to company objectives
• MS Office platform proficient including Visio & Project

• Proficiency in electrical schematic / control panel development and CAD systems

Technical Knowledge:

• Experience with 3-phase power distribution design and implementation
• Control panel design and architecture
• UL 508 Panel Building Standards
• IEC / CE -European Control Panel Standards is a positive
• Capability to design process automation & control systems including experience / understanding of:

• Pneumatic Solenoid Valves
• Pumping systems with VFD controls
• Motor controls for material handling systems
• Automated weighing systems / load cells
• Advanced PLC/HMI development capability
• Distributed Control / Field Bus
• RS232 and RS485 Communication Protocols
• Experience with data collection software and methods

AGI is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

Accommodations are available upon request for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.