4-month, 8-month, 12-month or 16-month placement option

Who Are We:

Ethos Automation builds automated solutions to solve various manufacturing challenges within the automotive industry. It is an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) that specializes in the engineering, design, manufacturing, assembly, and programming of automated manufacturing solutions. We deliver turnkey automated systems and retrofits by providing a strong engineering approach in solving a variety of complex manufacturing challenges using automation, robotics, and state of the art technology at its core. Ethos Automation is a company that strongly believes that our people are the greatest assets. Be part of a fast-growing team with a lot of space for growth and professional development.

To be successful in this role, the idea candidate will possess the following skills/experience:

• Experienced and knowledgeable in Automation Industry.
• Ability to work in a team environment and actively participate host group meetings
• Must have the ability to read and understand advanced detailed engineering drawings, construction shop drawings and technical specifications.
• Minimum 1 year of experience operating plans for projects and allocating company resources.
• Must have strong decision-making skills, can work well under pressure, and meet strict deadlines.
• Must have travel and overtime availability.
• Must possess a valid driver’s licence and valid passport

Job Description:

• Work directly with project managers (PMs) to develop and manage a variety of projects, schedules, and resources.
• Monitor project progress and update project teams accordingly.
• Share and coordinate information between departments to ensure project goals are met and entire scope of the project is understood.
• Assist in preparing project schedules with customers to ensure project deliverables are clear and concise.
• Assist with risk assessment of projects and ensure that foreseeable obstacles are flagged to intermediate PMs.
• Help to pinpoint possible issues with design, budget, schedules, and customer requests.
• Assist in maintaining “Project Book” templates for clear and concise communication between the multi- disciplinary team.
• Interpret advanced detailed engineering drawings, construction shop drawings and technical specifications.
• Work closely with purchasing assistant for project procurement, communicate with vendors, and assist with the shipping/receiving of these items.
• Attend all design review meetings to confirm project scope is being met and that milestones are on track.
• Review and approve specific project and department personal expense reports.
• Participate in Ethos’ Continuous Improvement initiative.
• Communicate project invoicing to the accounting department and ensure payments are received.
• Promote open communication techniques with partners, customer, vendors, and distributors.
• Recommend and consistently administer policies, process flow and procedures to enhance operations
• Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes.
• Simultaneously manage several projects with effectiveness.

Experience and Education:

• Is in the process of completing a university degree in engineering, or equivalent relevant education.
• Proficiency with MS based software
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and Solidworks would be an asset.
• Knowledge of contracting, negotiation, accounting principle and sounds business practices.
• A minimum of one year with relative engineering/ project management experience
• Experience in the automation industry is considered a strong asset