Senior Controls Engineer Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Aversan Inc; Hanover (NH); Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company seeks a Senior Controls Engineer to be pivotal in designing and implementing advanced control systems for sonar technologies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering and control system design, with responsibilities including PLC programming and collaboration with diverse engineering teams. This remote role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects in the aerospace and defense industries.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in control systems engineering.
• Expertise in industrial digital communication protocols.
• Strong communication skills for technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement control systems based on PLCs.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve control system issues.

Skills

PLC programming

Hardware integration

Control system design

Electrical systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Senior Controls Engineer

Aversan Inc.(www.aversan.com) is a trusted multi-service engineering and electronics manufacturing company. Aversan delivers leading-edge and reliable safety-critical electronics and software systems to the aerospace, defence, and space industries.

We are seeking a qualified Senior Controls Engineerto join our Engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the design and implementation of advanced control systems that support cutting-edge sonar technologies. The ideal candidate brings a strong electrical background and a passion for developing reliable, high-performance systems.Location:Anywhere in Canada
Job Type:Remote

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, and test control systems based on ABB Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).

• Architect control system components including actuators, motors, sensors, and communication protocols.

• Select, configure, and program PLCs, motor drives, HMIs, and other related hardware.

• Develop and maintain control system software using industry-standard programming languages.

• Conduct thorough testing and validation to ensure system performance meets design specifications.

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve electrical and control system issues both in-house and on-site.

• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams, including electrical, mechanical, and software engineers.

• Create and maintain detailed documentation including schematics, data interface control documents (ICDs), ladder logic diagrams, and functional specifications.

• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards throughout the design and implementation process.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.

• Minimum 10 years of experience in control systems engineering, with a focus on industrial digital communication protocols and machine control applications.

• Demonstrated expertise in PLC programming, hardware integration, and control system design.

• Solid knowledge of electrical systems, including power distribution, motor control, and safety systems.

• Proven experience commissioning control systems and troubleshooting I/O issues.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document and present technical information clearly.

• Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work independently.