Marine - Automation & Controls Engineer

Morson Canada; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Canada is seeking a Controls & Automation Engineer to join their team in Brossard, QC. This role involves designing and programming HVAC-R control systems for marine vessels, with responsibilities that include system testing and collaboration with global shipyard teams. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 5+ years of relevant experience, along with proficiency in AutoCAD and PLC programming.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in automation or controls engineering.
• Proficient in AutoCAD Electrical for control panel design.
• Willingness to travel up to 15% for on-site support.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical control systems for marine HVAC applications.
• Create and maintain AutoCAD Electrical drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Perform system testing, software downloads, start-ups, and commissioning.

Skills

PLC/HMI programming

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

System-level problem-solving

Bilingual in English and French

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Siemens TIA Portal

Logo Controller

Beijer

Job description

We are seeking a Controls & Automation Engineer to join our team, supporting the design, programming, and commissioning of advanced HVAC-R control systems for large marine vessels. Based in Brossard, QC you’ll play a key role in delivering cutting-edge automation solutions for international shipbuilding projects.

What You’ll Do:

• Design and develop electrical control systems for marine HVAC applications

• Create and maintain AutoCAD Electrical drawings and wiring diagrams

• Program and configure PLCs and HMIs (Siemens TIA Portal, Logo Controller, Beijer)

• Perform system testing, software downloads, start-ups, and commissioning

• Troubleshoot HVAC control systems during Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and on-site

• Commission sensors and system inputs; calibrate transmitters and other devices

• Interpret control philosophy documents to develop sequence logic

• Collaborate with field engineers and shipyard teams globally

• Contribute to project planning by estimating design and programming timelines

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, or equivalent

• 5+ years of experience in automation or controls engineering

• Proficient in AutoCAD Electrical for control panel design

• Skilled in PLC/HMI programming (especially Siemens and Beijer platforms)

• Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and system-level problem-solving

• Autonomous, hands-on, and solutions-focused mindset

• Bilingual in English and French (verbal and written)

• Willingness to travel up to 15% for on-site support and commissioning

Why Work With Us?

You’ll be part of a collaborative, technically driven team that’s redefining what’s possible in marine HVAC control systems. Work on global shipbuilding projects, embrace new technologies, and help build smarter, more efficient vessels with reduced costs and complexity.