Automation Validation Team Lead
- Vancouver, BC
- $97,600-139,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Establishes standards and guidelines for the Automation Validation team which is regularly reviewed and approved by the group manager.
- Make strategic decisions about automation processes based on inputs from multiple departments
- Work with the sensor design team to roll out new product introductions to validate product features and integrate into existing or new automation infrastructure
- Carries out regular design reviews with the team and across departments
- Produce task lists to breakdown project assignments into appropriate level of detail
- Manage delivery expectations against key project milestones
- Create and oversee standard processes for product validation based on existing ISO and worksafe BC standards
- Employ a scientific & data-driven approach to verify and validate equipment designs; both individually and with the team.
- Leads Lean-Six-Sigma principles & best practices within the LMI Technology group to assist with product quality improvements and standardization of designs / manufacturing processes
- Design, Develop, and Optimize micron-level automation equipment for optical manufacturing processes (i.e. alignment and calibration).
- Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives
- Produce efficient documentation for knowledge transfer across groups (i.e. design validation, assembly, commissioning, maintenance)
- Ability to interpret technical data to effectively design and support mechatronic systems
- Lead commissioning of new automation equipment or production jigs
- Trains team members and provides input to (or completes) employee performance evaluations
- Maintains day-to-day communication with the team on inter-company teams and functions.
- Degree / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Electrical/Controls Engineering
- 5-10 years working experience in a related field, with a focus on mechanical design and automation/controls
- Background in leading a team and driving goals and milestones
- Must be able to provide strong leadership and manage engineering staff of like discipline
- Strong fundamentals in data analysis to produce meaningful conclusions
- Strong knowledge of SolidWorks, EPDM and mechanical design principles particularly with respect to CNC-based precision part design
- Familiarity with electrical and wiring diagrams for automation equipment.
- Familiarity with fundamental hand and machine shop tools is valued
- Good working knowledge of motion control systems
- Strong understanding of metrology in application
- Strong understanding of machine vision tools/algorithms is an asset
- Strong understanding of ASME Y14.5 GD&T or ISO GPS Standard
- Background in a role that was focused on lean process and development is an asset.
- Lean and/or Six Sigma Black Belt is an asset
- Must be a “driver” – able to search and track down information as required to support development activities
- Proficiency in communicating concepts and findings with clarity in verbal and written communication
- Experience in design of experiments and the application of scientific methods
- Pursues problem solving with clear understanding of facts and defined test plan and solution strategies
- Strong interpersonal skills are required to function effectively in a team environment across departments
- Strong knowledge of Google G-suite or other Office productivity software
- Knowledge of Python or other coding is an asset
- Experience with presenting project ideas and business cases with accompanying analysis is an asset
- Familiarity with optical systems such as lenses, cameras or filters is an asset