- Deliver advisory engagements including automation assessments, automation roadmaps, productivity improvement plans, equipment investment business cases, and third-party plan reviews
- Lead projects from initiation to completion, managing scope, budget, timelines, quality standards, and client expectations
- Provide technical expertise and thought leadership in industrial automation, robotics, autonomous systems, and emerging technologies
- Develop advisory methodologies, tools, and solutions based on industry trends and best practices
- Collaborate with Client Partners and internal stakeholders to identify opportunities, scope engagements, and develop client proposals
- Engage directly with clients to understand business challenges and recommend practical automation and operational improvement solutions
- Support business development and the continuous evolution of advisory offerings

Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Automation Engineering, or a related field
- Minimum 10 years of consulting experience
- At least 6 years specializing in industrial automation, robotics, and digitally enabled equipment across multiple industries
- Ability to translate business and operational requirements into practical AI-enabled solutions
- Experience identifying, evaluating, implementing, and managing automation or AI initiatives in production, manufacturing, logistics, field service, or industrial operations
- Expertise in several areas including robotics, PLC, HMI, SCADA, industrial control systems, machine vision, sensor technologies, automated material handling, warehouse automation, Industrial IoT, MES/OT-IT integration, AI, automation, robotics, or advanced digital technologies
- Understanding of Lean, Six Sigma, process optimization, and continuous improvement methodologies
- Experience developing automation strategies, investment business cases, cost analyses, ROI assessments,



and implementation roadmaps
- Solid consulting and business advisory skills
- Ability to design practical solutions tailored to small and medium-sized enterprises
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes, industrial technology infrastructure, integration approaches, and vendor ecosystems
- Experience applying AI-driven solutions in industrial or manufacturing environments
- Project management experience delivering standard and customized consulting engagements
- Excellent client relationship, communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
- Collaboration and teamwork capabilities
- Willingness to travel occasionally within Western Canada
- MBA, P.Eng., or other relevant professional designation considered an asset
- Experience with Canadian industrial equipment vendors, automation OEMs, or system integrators considered an asset
- Bilingualism considered an asset

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in industrial automation, robotics, and AI-driven solutions, with a strong focus on developing practical strategies and methodologies for operational improvement. Proven ability to manage complex consulting engagements while fostering client relationships and delivering tailored solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

- Industrial Automation Expertise
- Robotics and AI Solutions
- Project Management
- Consulting and Business Advisory Skills
- Lean and Six Sigma Methodologies

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

- Industrial Automation
- Robotics
- PLC
- HMI
- SCADA
- Machine Vision
- Sensor Technologies
- Automated Material Handling
- Industrial IoT
- MES/OT-IT Integration

Soft Skills

- Client Relationship Management
- Communication Skills
- Collaboration
- Teamwork
- Stakeholder Management

Certifications & Qualifications

- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
- MBA
- P.Eng.

Industry Keywords

- Consulting Experience
- Automation Initiatives
- Manufacturing Processes
- Business Development
- Vendor Ecosystems

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