Controls Designer

MEDA Group; Windsor; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

Employee assistance program

Wellness benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Pension, life and disability insurance

Referral bonus

Job summary

MEDA Engineering & Technical Services is seeking a Controls Designer to join our team in Windsor, Ontario. The role focuses on designing electrical and pneumatic controls for automated equipment and collaborating with software and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless integration and performance.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in controls design and a background in electrical/industrial automation, with hands-on experience using PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and pneumatic systems.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or diploma in Electrical/Mechatronics/Industrial Automation or related field.
• 3+ years in controls design, electrical systems, industrial automation, or machine building environments.
• Exposure to PLCs, HMIs, sensors, pneumatic systems and industrial control hardware.
• Experience supporting equipment commissioning, troubleshooting, or manufacturing operations is an asset.
• Knowledge of industrial automation systems and controls hardware design.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with controls experts and manufacturing specialists to generate practical controls designs tailored to meet the needs of our diverse clientele.
• Innovate and implement controls solutions for existing equipment while establishing controls standards for new projects.
• Under the guidance of senior team members, contribute to the development of controls hardware designs (electric and pneumatic), generate project BOMs, perform standard design calculations, and ensure compliance with customer specifications and industry standards.
• Work closely with Senior Software Developers to create PLC, HMI, and other smart device programs.
• Support the controls manufacturing team during the debugging phase of equipment build and potentially provide installation supervision at customer facilities to ensure equipment functions according to design criteria

Skills

Controls design

Electrical concepts

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering degree or diploma in Electrical/Mechatronics/Industrial Automation

Tools

PLC

HMI

Sensors

Pneumatic systems

Industrial control hardware

Job description

Our client, a designer/manufacturer and global integrator of welding and assembly systems and material handling systems, is in search of a Controls Designer to join their team. NOTE: Must be willing and able to travel to the USA, without restrictions, effective on the start date

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with controls experts and manufacturing specialists to generate practical controls designs tailored to meet the needs of our diverse clientele.
• Innovate and implement controls solutions for existing equipment while establishing controls standards for new projects.
• Under the guidance of senior team members, contribute to the development of controls hardware designs (electric and pneumatic), generate project Bill of Materials, perform standard design calculations, and ensure compliance with customer specifications and industry standards.
• Work closely with Senior Software Developers to create PLC, HMI, and other smart device programs.
• Support the controls manufacturing team during the debugging phase of equipment build and potentially provide installation supervision at customer facilities to ensure equipment functions according to design criteria

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Engineering Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Industrial Automation, or a related field of study.
• 3+ years in controls design, electrical systems, industrial automation, or machine building environments.
• Exposure to PLC’s, HMI’s, sensors, pneumatic systems and industrial control hardware
• Experience supporting equipment commissioning, troubleshooting, or manufacturing operations is an asset
• Knowledge of industrial automation systems and controls hardware design.
• Understanding of electrical and pneumatic schematics and control system architecture.
• Proficiency in developing electrical and pneumatic controls designs for automated equipment.
• Ability to create Bills of Materials (BOMs), perform standard design calculations, and prepare design documentation.
• Working knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, and industrial communication networks.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment, partnering with controls engineers, manufacturing personnel, and project teams to deliver high-quality automation solutions

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• $30.00 - $39.00/hour (depending on experience)
• Competitive health, dental, vision, employee assistance, and wellness benefits, beginning on the first day of employment
• Tuition reimbursement
• Pension, life, and disability insurance upon completion of the probationary period
• MEDA offers an excellent referral bonus.

Great candidates know great candidates.

MEDA Limited is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of any of the protected reasons as described in the Ontario Human Rights Code. We are committed to providing accommodation for persons with disabilities, as described in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and granted to those that request assistance during our hiring process.