Controls Design Engineer
- Guelph, ON
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
- The successful candidate will be capable of 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 products.
- 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.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or C.E.T. in an Electrical discipline. Preference will be given to candidates registered as a Professional Engineer in Ontario.
- Experience as a Controls/Electrical Engineer in a mobile/heavy equipment (or related) manufacturing environment.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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