Manufacturing Controls Engineer/Specialist

Ballard Power Systems Inc.; Burnaby; In loco; CAD 75.000 - 100.000; Tempo pieno

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Ballard Power Systems Inc. in Burnaby, BC, is seeking a Manufacturing Controls Engineer/Specialist to support automated bipolar plate production lines and drive continuous improvement.

You will lead PLC optimization with Allen-Bradley, develop LabVIEW test software, troubleshoot on the production floor, and collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, and Product Engineering to boost uptime, throughput, and quality.

Competenze

• Degree in engineering or CS with relevant experience.
• 3–5 years in controls, automation, and manufacturing engineering.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs and Rockwell platforms.
• LabVIEW experience for manufacturing test stations.
• Troubleshooting electrical, controls, instrumentation, and software.
• Strong analytical and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Good written and verbal communication; on-floor responsiveness.

Mansioni

• Provide technical support to the bipolar plate line for PLC optimization and fault diagnostics.
• Develop, modify, and maintain LabVIEW-based test station software.
• Analyze processes and implement controls improvements for uptime, throughput, and quality.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, and Product Engineering on improvements.
• Create and maintain software, controls, and equipment documentation.
• Support integration, commissioning, and troubleshooting of automated equipment including robotics.

Conoscenze

Controls

Automation

Manufacturing engineering

LabVIEW

Troubleshooting

Analytical

Cross-functional

Communication

Formazione

Engineering degree

Engineering or CS degree

Strumenti

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Rockwell Automation

KUKA robots

LabVIEW

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Position:Manufacturing Controls Engineer/Specialist

Location: Burnaby, British Columbia

Remote Status: On-Site

Job Id:2311

# of Openings:0

Ballard's Advanced Manufacturing team has an immediate need for a Controls Engineer/Applied Scientist to support the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of automated manufacturing and test systems. Specifically supporting the new state-of-the- art bipolar plate production line.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides technical support to the automated bipolar plate production line for Allen-Bradley PLC optimization, fault diagnostics, and control logic troubleshooting.
• Develop, modify, and maintain LabVIEW-based manufacturing test station software.
  Support automated test systems, data acquisition hardware, and instrumentation.
• Analyze manufacturing processes and implement controls improvements to improve uptime, throughput, and quality.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, and Product Engineering teams on continuous improvement projects.
• Create and maintain software, controls, and equipment documentation.
• Support integration, commissioning, and troubleshooting of automated equipment, including robotics, sensors, actuators, and other production systems.

Required Qualifications

• Degree in any Engineering discipline, or a degree in Computer Science with relevant experience
• 3–5 years of experience in controls, automation, and manufacturing engineering
• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs and associated Rockwell Automation platforms.
• Experience with KUKA industrial robots and robotic automation is an asset.
• Hands-on experience developing and debugging LabVIEW applications.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical, controls, instrumentation, and software-related equipment issues in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and root-cause problem-solving skills, with the ability to work through complex or intermittent equipment issues.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly document technical issues and solutions.
• Ability to work on the production floor and respond to live equipment and manufacturing issues as required.

Ballard values diversity in the workplace and is committed to Employment Equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates.

The salary range for this position is between $75,000 – $100,000. The starting salary will be based on the successful candidate's competencies, including but no limited to experience, education and performance, related to this role.

Our Values
Listen & Deliver | Quality. Always. | Inspire Excellence | Row Together | Own It

Ballard values diversity in the workplace and is committed to Employment Equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates.