Automation Engineering Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Innovate. Advance Safety. Drive Sustainable Healthcare Waste Solutions.

At Daniels Health, we’re redefining medical waste management through safety-first, clinically designed solutions that reduce infection risk, environmental impact, and inefficiencies. As a global leader, we’re seeking a Lead Engineer – Automation to spearhead the design and implementation of advanced automation systems in our waste processing operations. This role will require extensive travel to our medical waste plants throughout the US and Canada.

About Daniels Health

As North America's second-largest healthcare waste provider, Daniels Health is known for pioneering leakproof containment, robotic washing, and reusable systems that cut CO₂ emissions. Backed by research and trusted by thousands of healthcare brands, we prioritize safety and sustainability through continuous innovation and strong healthcare partnerships.

About the role

As the Lead Engineer – Automation, you’ll be the driving force behind our automation strategy—designing and delivering systems that enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and elevate safety across our operations.

What you will do :

• Design / lead the design process of automated systems and equipment
• Lead and / or take part in design reviews for automated systems and equipment.
• Liaise with external suppliers of components and / or entire systems
• Lead the build, testing and commissioning of automated systems from design approval to site acceptance testing
• Ensure safety standards and compliance requirements are met for newly installed equipment
• Lead and / or take part in design reviews for automated systems and equipment.
• Monitor performance and data of implemented systems, and make recommendations for further improvements
• Establish maintenance plans for newly introduced equipment and provide troubleshooting support
• Complete allocated tasks in timely manner
• Autonomously manage projects and communicate key project milestones with key stakeholders

Who you are :

“The pay range for this position is $109,535 to $127,535 salary. Actual compensation within this range will depend on factors unique to each candidate, such as prior experience, skill, certifications, and work location. Pay variations by location reflect local conditions and differences in the cost of labor.

At Daniels Health, we are committed to supporting our employees’ well-being, work-life balance, and career growth through a comprehensive benefit package. Eligible employees enjoy benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans with company match contributions, paid vacation and sick time, wellness resources, life insurance, and professional development opportunities.”

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.