Senior Controls Engineer Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Cambridge

Reporting To: Director, Engineering & Maintenance

Compensation: CA$110,000 - CA$120,000 / year

Description Reporting to the Director, Engineering & Maintenance, the Senior Controls Engineer is responsible for planning, designing, developing, executing and overseeing electrical or mechanical control systems, equipment and machinery. They will examine plant processes and design/implement changes that improve the processes to increase efficiency and productivity. They will provide technical support of PLC based hardware and software and utilize electronic theories and principles to troubleshoot and solve problems.

The successful candidate will draw on their extensive experience and background to guide and mentor other members of the engineering team.

Key Responsibilities Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide guidance and technical support to operations, maintenance and engineering, including troubleshooting, programming, component specification, etc.

Project management including designing, estimating, purchasing, installation, commissioning, budget control, and all project communications.

Research component upgrades and make recommendations.

Design of current control systems and/or modification to existing systems. Ensure all documentation is up to date.

Qualifications (Knowledge, Experience, Skills, Abilities):

10 years working in a medium to large industrial manufacturing environment in an electrical/controls engineering role, preferably in the automotive industry,



with experience leading and guiding junior members of the engineering department.

proven project management experience is required, including capital projects.

proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical proficiency in PLC. HMI, VFD programming (Siemens, Rockwell, ABB, etc.).

knowledge on the SCADA System

Proficient in Safety PLC programming.

Knowledge and experience in Risk Assessment for safety projects.

Proficient in Keyence, Cognex or any other Open-Source vision systems.

Proven experience in data communications concepts and industrial networking solutions like Ethernet IP, Device Net, FTP, TCP/IP, Profinet, Profibus, etc.

Possess a strong mix of theoretical and hands on skills.

Experience in batch weight, web handling processes a definite asset and advantage.

Arc Flash and electrical work safety training.

Knowledge of electrical code.

Experience implementing safeguarding devices.

Experience managing skilled trades and contractors in a unionized setting, preferred.

Solid experience with MS Office suite of applications.

Knowledge of Substation, single line diagram and transformers

Superior communication skills

Strong sense of urgency

Collaborative,



team-based approach

Coach and mentor with willingness to share experiences and the ability to develop others

Innovative, creative problem solver

Results-oriented, drive for success

Comfortable representing CGT externally

Strong presentation skills

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Education

Post-secondary education in Electrical/Controls Engineering or equivalent

P. Eng designation

Working Conditions

Position requires work in office and plant environments. Occasional visits to customer sites, job sites, and other production facilities.

Standard 40-hr work week, but additionally may be required to work evenings, and weekends to accommodate business requirements including on an on-call basis when necessary.

Domestic and International travel may be required – must have valid passport and the ability to freely travel across international borders.

Exposure to powders, plasticizers, solvents such as MEK, etc. in a Chemical Plant environment

Standing, sitting, walking, some minor lifting/carrying of product samples

Use of PPE in production environments

Benefits of working at CGT Individual compensation is commensurate with skill set, relevant experience and education.

Comprehensive health benefits, including dental, vision, and paramedical coverage

RRSP matching program for long-term financial security

Market-competitive salary

Opportunities for professional growth and development

Established company with over 30 years of industry leadership

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