Controls Engineer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Electrical / Software Engineering or equivalent
• 2-4 years experience in electrical design and Structured Text programming
• Strong eCAD proficiency (NX Electrical experience is a strong asset)
• Strong IPC programming proficiency (Beckhoff TwinCAT experience strongly preferred)
• Experience with connected devices and industrial networks (EtherCAT, OPC-UA, MQTT, TCP/IP…)
• Knowledge of industrial robot programming (Kuka preferred)
• Experience in selection and integration of automation components, such as IPC controllers, sensors, electrical drives, etc.
• Meticulous, attention to detail and innovative mindset
• Good aptitude for new technologies and mechatronic systems
• Great communication skills
• Able to work autonomously and as part of a team

Nice To Haves

• Hands on technical background in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in Automotive or Powersports Industry, especially with electric vehicles

Responsibilities

• Design and implement industrial control systems and control panels from start to finish
• Create detailed electrical drawings conforming to industry standards.
• Select and integrate automation components such as industrial computers, sensors, drives, safety components, etc.
• Perform software design and programming on various automation control systems (IPC, HMI, Industrial Robots, servo controllers…)
• Work together with software engineering and production management to implement connected automation equipment to company tracking systems
• Acts as liaison with manufacturers and suppliers of equipment and components to ensure all parts are manufactured to design
• Assist in implementation, assembly, and commissioning of new machines and equipment
• Analyze existing control systems and lead improvement initiatives
• Troubleshoot automated machines and prepare / perform maintenance procedures
• Prepare diligent documentation and collaborate with other team members both within automation and cross-functionally within Taiga

Benefits

• Play a key role in bringing off-road electric vehicles to market.
• Company events - barbecues, employee demo days, etc.
• Comprehensive health plan
• Group RRSP