Controls Design Engineer

Skyjack Inc.; Guelph; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package including drug,Dental

Career advancement opportunities

Sustainability & community outreach

Job summary

Skyjack Inc. is seeking a Controls Design Engineer to resolve design-related controls issues on current production control systems and to explore a range of technologies to enable next generation products.

You will develop vehicle system control concepts, create wiring diagrams, and support cross-functional teams through DFMEA and prototyping. The role requires a strong background in electrical engineering, experience with SolidWorks/AutoCAD, and the ability to analyze data, interpret

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or CET in Electrical discipline.
• Preference given to candidates registered as a Professional Engineer in Ontario (P.Eng).
• Experience as a Controls/Electrical Engineer in mobile/heavy equipment manufacturing.
• Knowledge of microcontrollers, CAN bus communications, vehicle electrical connectors, solenoid valves and other mobile components.
• Ability to interpret, modify and generate electrical schematics; SolidWorks experience preferred; AutoCAD desirable.
• Strong problem solving, critical thinking and data analysis skills; root-cause analysis proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Resolve design-related controls issues on current production control systems and explore new technologies for next generation products.
• Prepare vehicle system controls concepts and design drawings including harness, panel layouts, wiring diagrams and system schematics.
• Create calculations ensuring designs meet specifications including functional, safety, legal compliance, and manufacturing capabilities.
• Maintain thorough project documentation and support cross-functional engineering teams to meet objectives and timelines.
• Coordinate design reviews and perform DFMEA to anticipate failures and adjust plans accordingly.
• Troubleshoot and resolve design-related issues throughout development; prepare software requirement documents as needed.
• Interact with vendors and suppliers to evaluate technologies and applications; monitor and develop new technologies and suppliers.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

C.E.T. in Electrical

P.Eng. in Ontario (preferred)

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

CAN bus

Electrical schematics

Job description

Position Summary

Reporting to the Engineering Supervisor, you 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 generations.

Job Description

Controls Design Engineer

Position Summary

Reporting to the Engineering Supervisor, you 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 generations.

Performance Expectations

• 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.

Credentials

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or C.E.T. in 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 is 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

• Competitive Compensation
• Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Sustainability Counsel
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.

About Skyjack

Skyjack supplies construction rental companies globally with quality engineered, simple, and reliable access and telehandler equipment. Initially started as a scissor lift manufacturer in 1985 and has grown to become a world leader in the general Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) industry. As a dominant player in a consistently evolving industry, skyjack employees thrive on absorbing new information and have a thirst for continuous improvement in their professional selves. In 2002 Skyjack became a part of the Linamar Corporation and has since been able to leverage strategic partnerships and use the guidance of their parent company to rapidly change the face of the access industry.

Every aspect of the company is deeply rooted in Skyjacks’ safety initiatives as this can be an extremely challenging industry. Skyjack prides itself on being simply reliable and easy to do business with. This mission extends to relationships with customers, suppliers, and employees. Learn more about how you can become a part of the Skyjack team and align yourself with other motivated and engaged professionals.

Linamar is committed to promoting accessible recruitment as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Linamar will attempt to accommodate people with a disability in an appropriate and effective manner throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Accommodation will be provided upon request.

Linamar Corporation encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will reasonably accommodate applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process upon request