Engineering Manager, Control Systems

Agilus Work Solutions; Guelph; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Career advancement

Boot allowance

Referral bonus

On-site parking

Team culture

Job summary

Agilus by Synergie is recruiting for an Engineering Manager, Control Systems in the Hydraulics Manufacturing Sector in Guelph, Ontario. This role leads a Controls Engineering team focused on programming, commissioning, and supporting advanced mobile and industrial control systems.

The position combines technical leadership with hands‑on engineering in a dynamic environment, offering career advancement and strong team culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Electrical or Mechatronic Engineering experience.
• 5+ years of engineering management experience.
• Experience with CODESYS, J1939, CANOpen, DeviceNet, Profinet, PROFIBUS, and similar platforms.
• Knowledge of software development lifecycles and code revision practices.
• Strong hands‑on technical ability with mechanical aptitude.
• Experience with AC/DC electrical systems, schematics, and control methods.
• Experience with fluid dynamics, hydraulic systems, and system design.
• Familiarity with mobile equipment or OEM environments; diesel‑powered systems considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Controls department through project planning, design, and execution.
• Hire, mentor, and develop engineers and co‑op students.
• Collaborate with Product Management on projects and business development initiatives.
• Design and develop software for mobile and industrial control systems.
• Analyze, code, test, maintain, and document PLC and control system programs.
• Support mechanical design teams with controls engineering expertise.
• Integrate sensors, transducers, and electronic control systems into equipment.
• Work directly with clients, vendors, and suppliers on project requirements, troubleshooting, and new technologies.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mechatronics

Engineering leadership

CODESYS

J1939/CANOpen/DeviceNet

Profinet/PROFIBUS

Software development lifecycles

Mechanical aptitude

AC/DC electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Tools

PLC programming

SCADA

Job description

Agilus by Synergie is recruiting for a Engineering Manager, Control Systems in the Hydraulics Manufacturing Sector in Guelph, Ontario. Our hydraulics client is seeking an Engineering Manager, Control Systems to lead and develop a Controls Engineering team focused on programming, commissioning, and supporting advanced mobile and industrial control systems. This role combines technical expertise with people leadership in a hands‑on engineering environment.

• Total rewards:$85000.00 - $120000.00 hourly5% annual bonus.
• RRSP matching program.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Boot allowance.
• Referral bonus program.
• Company events, on‑site parking, and a strong team culture.

A typical day

• Lead the Controls department through project planning, design, and execution.
• Hire, mentor, and develop engineers and co‑op students.
• Collaborate with Product Management on projects and business development initiatives.
• Design and develop software for mobile and industrial control systems.
• Analyze, code, test, maintain, and document PLC and control system programs.
• Support mechanical design teams with controls engineering expertise.
• Integrate sensors, transducers, and electronic control systems into equipment.
• Work directly with clients, vendors, and suppliers on project requirements, troubleshooting, and new technologies.

Successful candidates will have

• 5+ years of experience in Electrical or Mechatronic Engineering.
• 5+ years of engineering management experience.
• Experience with CODESYS, J1939, CANOpen, DeviceNet, Profinet, PROFIBUS, and similar platforms.
• Knowledge of software development lifecycles and code revision practices.
• Strong hands‑on technical ability with mechanical aptitude.
• Experience with AC/DC electrical systems, schematics, and control methods.
• Experience with fluid dynamics, hydraulic systems, and system design.
• Familiarity with mobile equipment or OEM environments; diesel‑powered systems considered an asset.