Controls Systems Engineer

POSITION TITLE Control Systems Engineer REPORTS TO Technical Engineering Manager LOCATION Brampton, ON WHO WE ARE The Horstman Group, a RENK Group company, is an agile and growing organization comprising business units in the UK, US, and Canada with approximately 350 employees worldwide. We design and manufacture suspension components for wheeled and tracked military vehicles and off-highway machines used in construction, forestry, mining and agriculture. Our portfolio includes dampers and hydropneumatic struts, in linear and rotary configurations, with passive or controlsbased suspension characteristics. Customers benefit from our time-tested pedigree in innovation, product development, and defense project management. POSITION SUMMARY The Control Systems Engineer is an integral part of the Mobility Systems Development team whose objective is to develop and refine innovative electromechanical products aimed at improving vehicle performance. In this role you will use technical expertise and creative thinking to develop and validate control strategies and supporting technologies on customer projects and Horstman Group R&D initiatives. This position will be a focal point for control systems leadership across the Horstman Group, the ability to clearly communicate your ideas and direction is critical for success. The ideal candidate will be a methodical, detail-oriented, and responsive self-starter who has previous industry experience related to control systems development. This position involves working closely with the internal multidisciplinary team and external partners, so the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues is essential. For an engineer who enjoys the challenge of a difficult problem and is willing to put in the time and effort that is required to solve it, Horstman Canada Inc. provides a dynamic working environment with opportunities for growth. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Navigate legacy control logic and system architectures. • Perform literature reviews to assess applicable control strategies from past and present. • Develop control models using computer-aided engineering techniques. • Develop plant models (hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical) to support control model validation. • Support model/software/processor/hardware in the loop testing. • Support development of the embedded systems that will execute control models. • Create technical documentation and test plans. • Participate in design reviews and provide guidance to identify problems and reduce risk. • Conduct in-house testing and on-vehicle commissioning. • Provide diagnostics and troubleshooting support to resolve customer issues. • Assist project management team with timelines and resource allocation. • Travel to customer sites as needed. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE • Bachelor’s degree or higher in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, or related discipline. • 5+ years of experience in control systems development. • Proficiency with Matlab/Simulink/Simscape. • Proficiency with model-based design (requirements management, SIL/PIL/HIL testing). • Experience with commercial electronic control units (TTControl). • Experience with revision control (Git/GitHub/GitLab). • Experience with communication protocols (J1939 CAN). • Familiarity with functional safety standards (ISO 26262). • Familiarity with laboratory testing equipment (oscilloscopes, debuggers, data acquisition). • Familiarity with C/C++ and assembly programming. • Familiarity with microcontrollers, electronic circuits, sensors, motors, hydraulics. • Familiarity with product development processes. • Background in defense, aerospace, or other safety-critical environments is highly beneficial. PAY RANGE - $100,000 TO $120,000 WHAT WE OFFER Competitive total compensation package Employer funded benefits program Professional association reimbursement Work-life balance Casual work environment Social events Core working hours are 7 am to 4 pm on Monday through Thursday, and 7 am to 1 pm on Friday. This is an on-site position, consider the commute before applying. As Horstman Canada Inc. is registered in the Canadian Controlled Goods Program, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a security assessment using information provided. We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. We are proud to comply with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), 2005 and the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment (if applicable) process as required under Horstman Canada Inc. accessibility policies and procedures. Applicants must make their accommodation needs known upon requests for interviews. We thank all applicants for their interest in this employment opportunity. Please note, however, that only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Develop and validate control strategies and plant models for innovative electromechanical products to improve vehicle performance. This includes conducting in-house testing, on-vehicle commissioning, and providing technical documentation and troubleshooting support.

Requires a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, or a related field with over 5 years of experience in control systems development. Proficiency in Matlab/Simulink and experience with commercial ECUs and communication protocols like J1939 CAN are essential.

• Competitive total compensation package • Employer funded benefits program • Professional association reimbursement • Work-life balance • Casual work environment • Social events

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• Matlab
• Simulink
• Simscape
• Model-based design
• TTControl
• Git
• J1939 CAN
• ISO 26262
• C/C++
• Assembly programming
• Control systems development
• SIL/PIL/HIL testing
• Hydraulics
• Pneumatics
• Electronic circuits
• Mechatronics

• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Technology
• Transportation
• Government & Public Sector

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Mar 8, 2027

Posting language

English

Working hours

38 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level

Application method

Direct apply is available