CONTROLS ENGINEER

Morse Electric Inc.; Montreal; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Morse Electric Inc. is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, develop, install, and maintain control software for automated machines and processes in the Montreal area. You will specify control systems, develop modular code, and validate implementations.

The role involves testing, on-site commissioning, and providing documentation and support across project phases. Strong knowledge of PLCs (Rockwell), HMI, and electrical schematics is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or 5 years related experience.
• Electrical or Mechanical Engineering degree preferred.
• Ability to read process diagrams, mechanical drawings, and electrical schematics.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; AutoCAD, HMI, PLC, SCADA experience preferred.
• Understanding of NEC and UL 508A.
• Strong analytical, organizational, verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and validate control systems for automated machines.
• Develop PLC ladder logic and HMI applications.
• Test, commission on-site, and support process control clients.
• Create operation and maintenance manuals.
• Provide project and documentation support through all phases.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Reading diagrams

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Equivalent 4-year Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

HMI

PLC

SCADA

Job description

Controls engineers are responsible for designing, developing, installing, and managing and maintaining control software for automated machines and processes.

Essential Functions

• Specify and design the control systems for various automated and semi-automated machines. Develop and validate modular, well-documented code required to implement the same.
• Test, maintain and modify new and existing systems.
• Control Panel design, product selection and check out.
• Define, develop and implement programs (ladder logic) for programmable logic controllers (PLC) primarily from Rockwell.
• HMI application and screen development and implementation.
• Testing and on-site commissioning and qualification of control systems including support of process control clients.
• Determine the proper analytical system integration solution for the application - as defined by the project quotation, budget, customer specifications, customer data sheets.
• System start-up and support.
• Development of operation and maintenance manuals.
• Provide support to project management, materials personnel, and craftsman throughout the phases of each project assigned and finalize design documentation to represent "as built" condition.

Requirements

• Bachelors or four-year degree equivalent in Engineering or 5 years of related experience.
• Bachelor of Electrical or mechanical engineering is preferred.
• Ability to apply sound engineering solutions while considering budget, schedule, and operational performance.
• Ability to read process diagrams, mechanical drawings, and electrical schematics.
• An understanding of how things work mechanically and electrically as well as the ability to learn new manufacturing processes.
• Computer proficient with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
• AutoCAD, HMI, PLC, SCADA experience preferred.
• Understanding of the National Electric Code and UL 508A.
• Must possess excellent analytical, organizational, verbal, written and communication skills.
• Ability to apply sound engineering solutions while considering budget, schedule, and operational performance.
• Ability to read process diagrams, mechanical drawings, and electrical schematics.