Instrumentation & Controls Manager

Price Industries; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental – employees and fams

Telus Health Virtual Care

PocketPills access

EFAP

Life and Disability insurance

Pension Matching Program

Gym Subsidy

Personal and Professional Development

Community Involvement

Job summary

SolutionAir Limited, a North American manufacturer and distributor of rooftop and air‑handling equipment, is seeking an Instrumentation & Controls Manager for its Winnipeg facility. The role leads design and development of I&C systems for HVAC products and directs a skilled engineering team.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in engineering, a P.Eng. or eligibility, 7+ years in I&C design, and 2+ years of leadership. Travel within Canada/US may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer, Electrical, or Software Engineering required; P.Eng. designation or eligibility with Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba ideal.
• Minimum seven (7) years of instrumentation and control system design and development in a manufacturing environment.
• At least two (2) years of leadership experience managing a team of three or more direct reports.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, DDC systems, AC/DC control systems, and object‑oriented programming.
• Experience with ECNs, ECOs, BOMs, and MRP systems; familiarity with engineering change processes.
• Knowledge of BACnet, Modbus, LonTalk, and IP communication protocols.
• Ability to interpret customer specs and translate into functional control designs.
• Willingness to travel within Canada and the United States; valid passport required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of instrumentation and control (I&C) systems for HVAC products.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and direction to the Instrumentation & Controls Engineering team.
• Oversee PLC and DDC programming, including utilities, diagnostics, and sequence of operations.
• Manage engineering design releases, including ECN/ECO processes, BOMs, and MRP system updates.
• Ensure designs meet customer requirements, standards, regulatory compliance, cost, quality, and manufacturability.
• Develop and oversee design verification and validation plans, testing activities, and product qualification.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer, Electrical, or Software Engineering

P.Eng. designation or eligibility with Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba

Tools

PLC programming

DDC systems

MRP / BOMs

BACnet/Modbus/LonTalk/IP

Job description

SolutionAir Limited is a North American manufacturer and distributor of semi‑custom rooftop and air‑handling equipment, energy recovery units (RegenCore), and data centre exhaust units. SolutionAir Limited’s founding principles have never changed – business integrity, first‑class service, innovation and a commitment to people. Our dependable quality, reliable delivery, and knowledgeable follow‑up service have led to our rapid growth. We are a dynamic, progressive and innovative organization looking for new talent in our growing Winnipeg manufacturing facility. If you thrive on new challenges and work in a friendly, team‑driven environment, you should consider this opportunity.

What You Can Expect

• Health and Dental – Employees and their families enjoy paid benefits covering an extensive list of medical and dental expenses and services.
• Telus Health Virtual Care – All employees and their families have free access to top medical professionals when they need advice or a second opinion.
• PocketPills – You and your family will have free access to Canada’s first Digital Pharmacy. PocketPills enables you to call, text or email the pharmacy care team from wherever you are. You will enjoy free delivery of your prescriptions and vitamins straight to your home.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) – You and your family will have free access to consultation and support for your mental, emotional and financial well‑being.
• Life and Disability – You will be provided with life insurance in a multiple of your salary with an option to purchase additional coverage.
• Pension Matching Program – Invest in your future with each pay cheque through our Defined Contribution Pension Plan and we will match your contribution (up to 3% of your salary).
• Gym Subsidy Program – Employees are eligible for a gym membership reimbursement of up to $300 per year, this includes fitness‑related apps.
• Personal and Professional Development – We are committed to helping you reach your potential through training and education.
• Community Involvement – Generously supporting health, charities, youth, and education opportunities is our passion, and you’re invited to be a part of that.

Instrumentation & Controls Manager

Responsibilities

• Leading the design, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of instrumentation and control (I&C) systems for HVAC products.
• Providing technical leadership, mentorship, and direction to the Instrumentation & Controls Engineering team.
• Overseeing PLC and DDC programming, including utilities, diagnostics, and sequence of operations.
• Managing engineering design releases, including ECN/ECO processes, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and MRP system updates.
• Ensuring designs meet customer requirements, industry standards, regulatory compliance, cost, quality, and manufacturability objectives.
• Developing and overseeing design verification and validation plans, testing activities, and product qualification.
• Supporting manufacturing, assembly, testing, troubleshooting, commissioning, and field service activities.
• Collaborating with customers, suppliers, and cross‑functional teams to deliver innovative and reliable solutions.
• Managing engineering projects, priorities, resources, and timelines to achieve project objectives.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives related to engineering processes, products, and team performance.

Ideal Candidate

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer, Electrical, or Software Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or eligibility for registration with Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba (EGM).
• A minimum of seven (7) years of experience in instrumentation and control system design and development within a manufacturing environment.
• At least two (2) years of leadership experience managing a team of three (3) or more direct reports.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, DDC systems, AC/DC control systems, and object‑oriented programming.
• Experience with Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), product lifecycle management, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and MRP systems.
• Knowledge of BACnet, Modbus, LonTalk, and IP communication protocols.
• Experience interpreting customer specifications and translating them into functional control system designs.
• Knowledge of electrical power distribution systems, schematics, and applicable industry standards, including UL, CSA, and CE.
• Strong project management, problem‑solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively, lead cross‑functional teams, and drive innovation and continuous improvement.
• A valid passport and the ability to travel within Canada and the United States, as required.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.