New Product Introduction Controls Lead

Johnson Controls; Sherwood Park; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls in Canada seeks an NPI Controls Lead to oversee controls, automation, electrical integration and commissioning for new product introductions. You will lead the effort from concept through manufacturing, testing and customer acceptance while ensuring robust, repeatable results.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, Quality and Accounts to drive on-time launches, resolve issues, and enable a smooth transition from prototype to production.

Qualifications

• Diploma, Technical Certificate, or Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Instrumentation, Automation, Mechatronics, or related field preferred. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead controls and automation activities for NPI projects.
• Support development, implementation, and validation of control systems.
• Review electrical schematics, control panel layouts, I/O lists, and system architectures.
• Support PLC, HMI, VFD, and instrumentation integration activities.
• Lead controls testing, validation, and commissioning activities.
• Troubleshoot electrical and controls issues during assembly, testing, and startup.
• Support NPI builds from prototype through production launch.
• Act as the primary controls representative for NPI projects.
• Coordinate activities with Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, Quality, and Accounts teams.

Job description

NPI Controls Lead Position Summary

The NPI Controls Lead is responsible for leading all controls, automation, electrical integration, and commissioning activities associated with New Product Introduction (NPI) projects. This role supports the successful transition of new products from concept and development through manufacturing, testing, commissioning, and customer acceptance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead controls and automation activities for NPI projects.
• Support development, implementation, and validation of control systems.
• Review electrical schematics, control panel layouts, I/O lists, and system architectures.
• Support PLC, HMI, VFD, and instrumentation integration activities.
• Lead controls testing, validation, and commissioning activities.
• Troubleshoot electrical and controls issues during assembly, testing, and startup.
• Support NPI builds from prototype through production launch.
• Act as the primary controls representative for NPI projects.
• Coordinate activities with Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, Quality, and Accounts teams.

Qualifications

Diploma, Technical Certificate, or Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Instrumentation, Automation, Mechatronics, or related field preferred. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in industrial controls, automation, electrical systems, or related manufacturing environments.
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, industrial communication networks, instrumentation, or control systems is preferred.
• Experience in NPI, product launches, or manufacturing process implementation is an asset, but not required.
• Experience supporting testing, commissioning, or startup activities is an asset.

Travel Requirements

• Occasional travel may be required.
• A valid passport is required and must be maintained throughout employment.
• Ability to travel within Canada and internationally as business needs dictate.

Johnson Controls’ Canadian subsidiaries are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants, candidates and employees with disabilities, in accordance with applicable human rights legislation, and in Ontario, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (“AODA”). When requested, accommodation will be provided throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. To request accommodation, please contact us. Any information you provide related to accommodation measures will be treated as confidential. A copy of Johnson Controls’ applicable AODA policies are available on our website at www.johnsoncontrols.com for your reference, and can be made available in accessible formats upon request.

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