Lead Mechatronics Engineer – Controls & Automation

Position Summary

We are seeking a Lead Mechatronics Engineer with a P.Eng. designation and strong hands-on experience in industrial controls, electrical engineering, PLC programming, and automation.

This is a technical leadership role for an engineer who is prepared to use their P.Eng. designation, review and professionally certify applicable electrical engineering documentation, select controls-system components, and take ownership of PLC and automation solutions.

You will be involved throughout the complete project lifecycle—from concept and electrical/controls design through programming, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), commissioning, and customer start-up. You will also help establish engineering standards, processes, and best practices as the company's automation capabilities continue to grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of electrical, controls, mechatronics, and automation systems for custom industrial equipment.
• Review, approve, and professionally seal/stamp electrical drawings, schematics, calculations, and engineering documentation within the scope of your P.Eng. responsibilities.
• Select and specify appropriate electrical, controls, instrumentation, PLC, safety, and automation components.
• Create, review, validate, and professionally certify applicable PLC/control-system programs and engineering deliverables.
• Develop and troubleshoot PLC programs using platforms including Siemens, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, and IQAN, or demonstrate the technical ability to work effectively across other PLC platforms.
• Develop and review HMI applications, machine-control logic, and automation sequences.
• Design and integrate VFDs, servo systems, motion control, instrumentation, safety systems, and industrial communication networks.
• Develop comprehensive Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), test procedures, documentation, and acceptance criteria.
• Lead and participate in FAT, commissioning, machine start-up, troubleshooting, and customer-site support.
• Diagnose complex electrical, controls, PLC, and automation issues and develop practical engineering solutions.
• Ensure engineering designs and control systems comply with applicable North American standards and codes, including CSA, CEC, NFPA, UL, IEC, and machinery-safety requirements.
• Research and interpret applicable standards and regulatory requirements for international projects and other jurisdictions.
• Work closely with mechanical, electrical, software, manufacturing, project management, suppliers, contractors, and customers.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to engineers, designers, and technologists.
• Establish and improve controls-engineering standards, design practices, programming standards, documentation, templates, and processes.
• Support engineering decisions related to technology selection, system architecture, safety, reliability, maintainability, and equipment performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve automation, machine performance, safety, reliability, and engineering efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• P.Eng. designation in good standing with the ability and willingness to take professional responsibility for applicable engineering work.
• 5+ years of relevant industrial controls, automation, electrical, or mechatronics engineering experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with PLC programming, electrical controls, automation, HMI, and machine control systems.
• Strong experience with Siemens and/or Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLCs.
• Experience with IQAN is an asset.
• Ability to understand, review, troubleshoot, and work with different PLC and automation platforms.
• Experience designing and reviewing electrical schematics and control-system drawings.
• Experience selecting electrical and controls components for industrial automation systems.
• Strong understanding of North American electrical and machinery standards, including CSA, CEC, NFPA, UL, IEC, and applicable safety standards.
• Ability to identify and research standards and regulatory requirements applicable to international markets.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing comprehensive FATs.
• Experience with commissioning, startup, field troubleshooting, and customer support.
• Experience with VFDs, servo/motion control, instrumentation, safety systems, and industrial communication networks is an asset.
• Strong engineering judgment, analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead technical decisions while remaining hands-on and involved in the engineering work.