Engineering Manager, Control Systems

We are currently seeking an Engineering Manager, Control Systems to work out of our office in Guelph, Ontario.

At the UMI Group, our mission is to understand and exceed the unique needs and expectations of our clients in the mobile and industrial sectors. By leveraging our expertise, industry knowledge, and cutting‑edge technologies, we provide innovative solutions that drive operational efficiency, productivity, and profitability for our customers. Our commitment to excellence extends beyond delivering superior products and services. We prioritize building strong, long‑term partnerships with our clients, based on trust, collaboration, and mutual success.

Through our brands:
Hose Technology, Multi‑Flow Solutions and Hetronic Canada, we are able to offer solutions to Original Equipment Manufacturers, distributors, aftermarket sales and end users. Our reputation was built in fluid conveyance, and this has since extended to fluid power and controls.

Our fluid conveyance offering ranges from end‑user hose replacements right through to full hydraulic conveyance kitting for some of North America’s largest OEMs. We also offer full hydraulic system servicing, both on site and in our shop. Our engineering department can help with the smallest of requests right up to designing and building large power units. Our drive to sell and service the best brands in the world has established our relationship with Hetronic Radio Remotes, by being Hetronic Canada, our clients can now lean on the UMI Group for support in radio remotes and electrical controls.

The Engineering Manager, Control Systems will be responsible for leading and developing the controls team within the overall engineering department. The controls team has a focus on developing and maintaining advanced programming for mobile and industrial equipment. As such, this individual will be required to analyze, program, debug and commission said programs. The individual will also take part in component selection, machine planning and design.

• Matching RRSP Program
• Great company culture
• Company events
• On‑site parking

• Lead the Controls department through planning, designing and controlling projects.
• Hiring and mentoring new employees and co‑op students as deemed necessary.
• Work with the Product Manager of Custom Controls on projects and business development.
• Design and develop software to control new and existing mobile and industrial systems.
• Analyze, code, simulate, test, maintain, and document programmable logic control systems.
• Support mechanical designers with sound expertise in control systems.
• Create and test prototype systems, troubleshoot issues from manufacturing and assembly.
• Analyzing data from tests conducted by other engineers to ensure that designs meet industry standards for safety and efficiency.
• Integrate sensors and transducers into new and existing machines.
• Assist with development of hydraulic and mechanical systems that will be electronically controlled.
• Consulting with clients to determine project requirements and scope of work.
• Contact and interact with vendors, suppliers, and contractors to investigate new technologies and their applications.
• Aiding with the setup of project budgets and timelines.
• Running tests or troubleshooting issues with prototypes.
• Conducting studies of existing controls projects to assess their efficiency or safety risks.
• All other duties as required.

• Five (5) years work experience in electrical or mechatronic engineering.
• Five (5) years work experience in engineering management.
• Experience with CODESYS, QT, HGP, J1939, CANO
  
  pen, Device Net, Profinet, PROFIBUS and other similar programming software.
• Prior experience with code revision and software development life cycles.
• Great hands‑on technical ability and mechanical aptitude.
• Experience with both AC & DC applications including schematics electrical and control methods.
• Experience with fluid dynamics including schematics and system design.
• Task oriented with the ability to move from project to project.
• Experience with mobile equipment, diesel powered systems would be considered an asset.
• PID loop programming and tuning.
• Excellent analytical and…