Immediate Digital Control Systems Designer

MacLean Engineering; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks' vacation annually

Comprehensive group benefits package

Annual employee bonus

Paid sick and family emergency time

Job summary

MacLean Engineering is looking for an Intermediate Control Systems Designer to join their Telematics Automation and Controls division in Cambridge, Canada. This position plays a crucial role in developing sophisticated control systems to enhance vehicle performance and safety.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of engineering experience, proficiency in PLC languages, and a degree in engineering or related field. Benefits include competitive wages, vacation time, and a group benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering development experience in related fields.
• Experience with vehicle control systems and CAN protocols.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng) or similar certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop control systems for vehicles leveraging PLC programming.
• Implement and optimize communication protocols in vehicle systems.
• Design safety-compliant vehicle instrumentation.

Skills

Programming PLC languages (CODESYS, Danfoss)

Mechatronics

Electrical engineering

Communication skills

Control systems design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Solidworks

Job description

The Position

As an Intermediate Control Systems Designer within our Telematics Automation and Controls division, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our control systems technology. Collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams of engineers, your expertise will drive the creation of sophisticated control systems that optimize vehicle performance, enhance safety, and ensure operational efficiency. This role offers an exciting opportunity to apply your technical skills and creativity to solve complex challenges in a fast-paced and rewarding environment.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Utilize low variability PLC languages such as CODESYS and Danfoss for programming mobile equipment.
• Apply systems engineering best practices to optimize control systems performance.
• Implement CAN protocols, including CANOpen and J1939, for effective communication within vehicle systems.
• Design vehicle sensor instrumentation, architecture, and safety standards compliance according to ISO-13849.
• Evaluate and integrate devices from suppliers such as IFM, Danfoss, or ABB, and demonstrate proficiency with various ECUs, including IO modules, controllers, and displays.
• Demonstrate expertise in both electric vehicle (EV) drivetrain components and diesel engine control systems.
• Utilize AutoCAD, Solidworks, or similar design and drafting software for creating and modifying technical drawings and designs as well as higher level diagraming tools for control system architecture and network layouts.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of engineering development experience in mechatronics, electrical engineering, software development, control systems, or related fields.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with the job responsibilities and duties described above.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English; proficiency in other languages is an asset.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, computer science, or a related field is an asset.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng) license or similar certification is an asset.

First Year Goals

• Learn the current and envisioned future state of MacLean Engineering’s ~15 core underground mining product line’s control systems.
• Advance the design and implementation of new CAN bus control product "MacLean Operating System (MOS)" with new top level architecture designs for 2 vehicle application types (I.e. Rockbreaker).
• Implement features like CAS level 9 or remote/autonomous control into electrical schematics and PLC software for both battery electric and diesel vehicle classes.
• Execute on electrical designs and gain hands on experience with rapid prototyping and system/subsystem validation processes by building hardware in the loop (HIL) test benches, specialized hardware components focusing on cost savings, and fully integrated electro-hydraulic vehicle control systems on first of their class new builds.

Benefits

We offer competitive wages and benefits including:

• 3 weeks' vacation annually.
• Comprehensive Group benefits Package (Once probationary period is completed).
• Annual Employee Bonus.
• Voluntary DPSP (Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan) and GRRSP (Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan) (Once probationary period is completed).
• Paid sick and family emergency time.

Equal Opportunity Employer

MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co. Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005).

MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co. Limited will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.