Controls Designer

Valiant International; Windsor; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Pension, life & disability insurance

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Valiant TMS is seeking a Controls Designer to join our Automation and Assembly division in Canada. You will collaborate with controls engineers and manufacturing specialists to design electrical and pneumatic controls for equipment, develop BOMs, and support commissioning at customer sites.

The role requires 3+ years in controls design, an engineering degree in Electrical/Mechatronics, and the ability to travel to customer facilities.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or diploma in Electrical, Mechatronics, Industrial Automation, or related field.
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, sensors, pneumatic systems, and industrial control hardware.
• Understanding of electrical and pneumatic schematics and control system architecture.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills; able to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with controls experts to generate practical controls designs for equipment.
• Develop controls hardware designs (electric and pneumatic) and BOMs; perform standard design calculations.
• Work with Senior Software Developers to create PLC, HMI, and other smart device programs.
• Support debugging and potential installation supervision at customer facilities to ensure design criteria are met.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI design

Sensors & pneumatics

Troubleshooting

Project coordination

Education

Electrical/Mechatronics engineering degree

Job description

Join Our Team as a Controls Designer! Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Valiant TMS, a global industry leader, is on the lookout for a dynamic

Join Our Team as a Controls Designer! Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Valiant TMS, a global industry leader, is on the lookout for a dynamic Controls Designer to join our Automation and Assembly division. If you’re passionate about crafting cutting-edge technology solutions and want to contribute to the development of customized equipment, including battery tray assembly and battery assembly and test systems, leak test equipment, industrial parts washers, and material handling automation, then this opportunity is for you!

What you’ll get to do:

• 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.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience:
  • 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
• Qualifications:
  • Engineering Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Industrial Automation, or a related field of study.
  • Knowledge of industrial automation systems and controls hardware design.
  • Understanding of electrical and pneumatic schematics and control system architecture.
• Skills:
  • 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.
• Teamwork:
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment, partnering with controls engineers, manufacturing personnel, and project teams to deliver high-quality automation solutions.
• Work and Travel Authorization:
  • Must be legally authorized to work in Canada.
  • Must be eligible and willing to travel, as required, to customer facilities for equipment support, installation supervision, and commissioning activities.

What We Offer

• 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 probationary period.
• We believe in investing in our people. When you join our Company, you become part of an organization that values your professional development and provides ample opportunities for career growth.
• Work alongside a talented and diverse group of individuals who are dedicated to achieving excellence.
• The chance to work with cutting-edge technologies in the machining and manufacturing industries.

The expected hourly compensation for this position is $30.00 – $39.00. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as education, experience, skillset, or location. This posting is for an existing vacancy. Valiant TMS does not require Canadian work experience and does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen or assess applicants.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with all applicable provincial/state and national laws.