Controls Engineer Full-time Job

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, this role will provide support in resolving design related controls issues on current production design control systems and investigating a variety of new or tried and true technologies to create unique design solutions for existing or next generation Skyjack products.

This role is a 100% on-site located in Guelph, ON.

Performance Expectations

• Prepare vehicle system controls concept and design drawings include machine harness drawings, panel layouts, wiring diagrams and system schematics.
• Create supporting calculations ensuring that designs meet specification requirements including functional, safety, legal compliance, and manufacturing capabilities.
• Maintain thorough documentation for all aspects of assigned projects.
• Support cross-functional engineering teams to achieve project objectives and timelines.
• Coordinate design reviews with the team to evaluate different design proposals.
• Perform DFMEA on proposed solutions to identify potential failures early in the process and adjust planning accordingly
• Troubleshoot and resolve any design- related issues throughout development cycle.
• Prepare software requirement documents as required.
• Contact and interact with vendors, suppliers, and contractors to investigate technologies and their applications.
• Monitor the development of new technologies and upcoming suppliers.
• Build relationships with vendors, suppliers, and contractors to enable the development of new technologies.
• Design and test prototypes: employ data collection, analysis techniques, and optimization to achieve target performance.
• Provide support in checking details, assemblies, and BOMs for assigned projects.
• Apply a wide variety of established or modified engineering methods or techniques with considerable independence of action.
• Other duties as assigned.

Credentials

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering or C.E.T. in an Electrical discipline. 
• Currently registered as a Professional Engineer in Ontario or working towards achieving their designation.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Controls Engineer in a mobile/heavy equipment (or related) manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Practical experience and knowledge of custom microcontrollers, CAN bus communications, vehicle electrical connectors, solenoid valves and other mobile equipment electrical components is an asset.
• Demonstrated knowledge of general electrical skills.
• Ability to interpret, modify and generate electrical schematics
• Design experience with SolidWorks (with formal training preferred), experience with AutoCAD desirable.
• Exceptional problem solving, critical thinking skills and must be capable of thinking outside of the box.
• Exceptional research, hands on data collection, and data analysis skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in troubleshooting and root-cause analysis.

Desired Characteristics

• Must be open to expanding their knowledge base into new fields.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work well with a cross functional technical team as well as with manufacturing personnel.
• Exposure to hydraulic controls, hybrid or electric drive systems are assets.
• Ability to resolve complex issues in creative, efficient, and effective ways.

Why Linamar/Skyjack

• Opportunities to grow your career
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities
• Social committees and sports teams
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts

Linamar Corporation is a Canadian diversified global manufacturing company of highly engineered products across global industries & markets. From the entrepreneurial seeds planted by our dynamic founder, to the support provided along the way, all Linamar employees are poised for success in this fast-paced and rapidly growing environment. With access to the tools you need to succeed, you will make an impact along with other motivated and engaged people.