Controls Design Engineer

Overview

Reporting to the Engineering Supervisor, you will provide support in resolving design related controls issues on current production design control systems and investigating a variety of new or tried and true technologies to create unique design solutions for existing or next generation.

This role will be a 100% on-site based out of our Guelph, ON office.

• The successful candidate will be capable of resolving design related controls issues on current production design control systems and investigating a variety of new or tried and true technologies to create unique design solutions for existing or next generation products.
• Prepare vehicle system controls concept and design drawings including machine harness drawings, panel layouts, wiring diagrams and system schematics.
• Create supporting calculations ensuring that designs meet specification requirements including functional, safety, legal compliance, and manufacturing capabilities.
• Maintain thorough documentation for all aspects of assigned projects.
• Support cross-functional engineering team to achieve project objectives and timelines.
• Coordinate design reviews with the team to evaluate different design proposals.
• Perform DFMEA on proposed solutions to identify potential failures early in the process and adjust planning accordingly.
• Troubleshoot and resolve any design-related issues throughout development cycle.
• Prepare software requirement documents as required.
• Contact and interact with vendors, suppliers, and contractors to investigate technologies and their applications.
• Build relationships with vendors, suppliers, and contractors to enable the development of new technologies.
• Design and test prototypes: employ data collection, analysis techniques, and optimization to achieve target performance.
• Provide support in checking details, assemblies, and BOMs for assigned projects.
• Apply a wide variety of established or modified engineering methods or techniques with considerable independence of action.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or CET in an Electrical discipline. Preference will be given to candidates registered as a Professional Engineer in Ontario.
• Experience as a Controls/Electrical Engineer in a mobile/heavy equipment (or related) manufacturing environment.
• Practical experience and knowledge of custom microcontrollers, CAN bus communications, vehicle electrical connectors, solenoid valves and other mobile equipment electrical components is an asset.
• Demonstrated knowledge of general electrical skills.
• Ability to interpret, modify and generate electrical schematics.
• Design experience with Solid Works (with formal training preferred); experience with AutoCAD desirable.
• Exceptional problem solving, critical thinking skills and must be capable of thinking outside of the box.
• Demonstrated proficiency in troubleshooting and root-cause analysis.
• Must be open to expanding their knowledge base into new fields.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work well with a cross functional technical team as well as with manufacturing personnel.
• Ability to resolve complex issues in creative, efficient, and effective ways.
• Opportunities to grow your career.
• Community-based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
• Social committees and sport teams.
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

Skyjack supplies construction rental companies globally with quality engineered, simple, and reliable access and telehandler equipment. Initially started as a scissor lift manufacturer in 1985, and has grown to become a world leader in the general Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) industry. As a dominant player in a consistently evolving industry, Skyjack employees thrive on absorbing new information and have a thirst for continuous improvement in their professional selves.

In 2002 Skyjack became a part of the Linamar Corporation and has since been able to leverage strategic partnerships and use the guidance of their parent company to rapidly change the face of the access industry.

Every aspect of the company…