Senior Controls Engineer - Ibex Elevators
Top Benefits
About the role
About Ibex
Ibex Elevators (Ibex) is a new elevator motion management product company, developed in collaboration with RWDI’s Motioneering team and being launched by RWDI Ventures. Ibex leverages patented technology to help building owners and operators improve tenant comfort, reduce elevator-related complaints, and lower maintenance and lifecycle costs by optimizing elevator movement in alignment with structural and vibration engineering best practices.
About RWDI Ventures
RWDI is a global climate and performance engineering firm specializing in the built environment. RWDI Ventures incubates and scales new technology-enabled products that apply RWDI’s deep engineering expertise to high-impact operational challenges.
RWDI Ventures partners with building owners, operators, OEMs, and service providers to bring new hardware-enabled and digital solutions to market. Current ventures include ClimateFirst and Orbital Stack.
Role Overview
Ibex is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer with strong hardware capabilities to take technical ownership of the building motion monitoring and elevator optimization system as it transitions from prototype to commercial product. This position sits at the intersection of:
Structural engineering and dynamics
Embedded systems Industrial control systems Product development
The role will shape the technical evolution of a system that improves building performance and occupant experience in tall buildings worldwide. The successful candidate will document product architecture, address gaps, and assist in the evolution of the product into a scalable platform.
This is a hands-on role responsible for both maintaining the current system Ibex sells and building the next generation of our motion management products.
System Architecture Ownership: assist in documenting the full system architecture, ensure design supports manufacturing approach and help refine product behaviour Embedded Software Ownership: Own and maintain the embedded software, operating systems, network security and communication systems Hardware ownership: Own hardware–software integration, ensuring reliable communication between field devices, controllers, and embedded systems Engage in Future Product Development: support development of new system capabilities
Education & Experience
Bachelor's or master's degree in one of the following: Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechatronics or another related discipline 7-10+ years' experience in at least one of the following: Embedded systems engineering Industrial control systems Robotics or mechatronics systems Industrial IoT platforms Experience with full system integration is strongly preferred.
Technical Skills
Hardware: Experience with embedded Systems: Beckhoff/TwinCAT, Linux-based embedded systems, industrial PC configuration, system services and process management, networking and communications protocols System Integration: experience with industrial I/O systems, sensors and instrumentation, signal processing, hardware/software integration Software: Experience with Python. Experience with other languages such as C/C++ are a plus Managing external partnerships: experience working with external partners on manufacturing, electrical design, and QA
Nice-to-Have Experience
Prior management experience or experience managing external teams
Elevator control systems Structural monitoring systems Industrial cybersecurity Cloud-connected industrial systems Experience within startups
Personal Attributes
Highly practical and hands-on
Comfortable working across hardware and software boundaries Able to work with subject matter experts outside their discipline Comfortable with ambiguous and highly fluid early-stage product environments Strong at documenting and structuring complicated systems
What Success Looks Like In The First 12 Months
High end-user satisfaction within early (and growing) list of deployed system
Deep understanding of client needs and installation requirements.
The full system architecture is documented
The embedded software stack is owned and version controlled Security hardening and update mechanisms are implemented The system can be reliably assembled and tested by external manufacturers Roadmap for future development completed
Please note, this role requires occasional travel within Canada and the US.
An opportunity to redefine possible
Salary range: $100,000 - $135,000 depending on experience
Comprehensive Health Benefits Proactive and ongoing training, education, and a Learning Spending Account Fitness Spending Account RRSP Matching An abundance of career paths and opportunities to advance
Thank you in advance for your application. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
RWDI does not use artificial intelligence tools in our screening or assessment process. All hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team. This posting is for a new vacancy.
RWDI endorses and practices the principles of equal opportunity employment. We are committed to diversity and inclusion.
Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with AODA and the Human Rights Code.
Not the right fit? Search for Controls Engineer jobs in Guelph, Ontario, Canada
About RWDI Ventures
We are a scrappy startup incubator, backed by a world-class engineering firm—one that brings solid funding, a roster of premium clients, and award-winning engineers and scientists who lead the charge. We often find ourselves filling gaps in the marketplace and on the front lines of emerging issues, like climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic. And that’s good, because we’re passionate about nurturing ideas that empower people and positively impact the planet.
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Senior Controls Engineer - Ibex Elevators
Top Benefits
About the role
About Ibex
Ibex Elevators (Ibex) is a new elevator motion management product company, developed in collaboration with RWDI’s Motioneering team and being launched by RWDI Ventures. Ibex leverages patented technology to help building owners and operators improve tenant comfort, reduce elevator-related complaints, and lower maintenance and lifecycle costs by optimizing elevator movement in alignment with structural and vibration engineering best practices.
About RWDI Ventures
RWDI is a global climate and performance engineering firm specializing in the built environment. RWDI Ventures incubates and scales new technology-enabled products that apply RWDI’s deep engineering expertise to high-impact operational challenges.
RWDI Ventures partners with building owners, operators, OEMs, and service providers to bring new hardware-enabled and digital solutions to market. Current ventures include ClimateFirst and Orbital Stack.
Role Overview
Ibex is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer with strong hardware capabilities to take technical ownership of the building motion monitoring and elevator optimization system as it transitions from prototype to commercial product. This position sits at the intersection of:
Structural engineering and dynamics
Embedded systems Industrial control systems Product development
The role will shape the technical evolution of a system that improves building performance and occupant experience in tall buildings worldwide. The successful candidate will document product architecture, address gaps, and assist in the evolution of the product into a scalable platform.
This is a hands-on role responsible for both maintaining the current system Ibex sells and building the next generation of our motion management products.
System Architecture Ownership: assist in documenting the full system architecture, ensure design supports manufacturing approach and help refine product behaviour Embedded Software Ownership: Own and maintain the embedded software, operating systems, network security and communication systems Hardware ownership: Own hardware–software integration, ensuring reliable communication between field devices, controllers, and embedded systems Engage in Future Product Development: support development of new system capabilities
Education & Experience
Bachelor's or master's degree in one of the following: Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechatronics or another related discipline 7-10+ years' experience in at least one of the following: Embedded systems engineering Industrial control systems Robotics or mechatronics systems Industrial IoT platforms Experience with full system integration is strongly preferred.
Technical Skills
Hardware: Experience with embedded Systems: Beckhoff/TwinCAT, Linux-based embedded systems, industrial PC configuration, system services and process management, networking and communications protocols System Integration: experience with industrial I/O systems, sensors and instrumentation, signal processing, hardware/software integration Software: Experience with Python. Experience with other languages such as C/C++ are a plus Managing external partnerships: experience working with external partners on manufacturing, electrical design, and QA
Nice-to-Have Experience
Prior management experience or experience managing external teams
Elevator control systems Structural monitoring systems Industrial cybersecurity Cloud-connected industrial systems Experience within startups
Personal Attributes
Highly practical and hands-on
Comfortable working across hardware and software boundaries Able to work with subject matter experts outside their discipline Comfortable with ambiguous and highly fluid early-stage product environments Strong at documenting and structuring complicated systems
What Success Looks Like In The First 12 Months
High end-user satisfaction within early (and growing) list of deployed system
Deep understanding of client needs and installation requirements.
The full system architecture is documented
The embedded software stack is owned and version controlled Security hardening and update mechanisms are implemented The system can be reliably assembled and tested by external manufacturers Roadmap for future development completed
Please note, this role requires occasional travel within Canada and the US.
An opportunity to redefine possible
Salary range: $100,000 - $135,000 depending on experience
Comprehensive Health Benefits Proactive and ongoing training, education, and a Learning Spending Account Fitness Spending Account RRSP Matching An abundance of career paths and opportunities to advance
Thank you in advance for your application. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
RWDI does not use artificial intelligence tools in our screening or assessment process. All hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team. This posting is for a new vacancy.
RWDI endorses and practices the principles of equal opportunity employment. We are committed to diversity and inclusion.
Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with AODA and the Human Rights Code.
Not the right fit? Search for Controls Engineer jobs in Guelph, Ontario, Canada
About RWDI Ventures
We are a scrappy startup incubator, backed by a world-class engineering firm—one that brings solid funding, a roster of premium clients, and award-winning engineers and scientists who lead the charge. We often find ourselves filling gaps in the marketplace and on the front lines of emerging issues, like climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic. And that’s good, because we’re passionate about nurturing ideas that empower people and positively impact the planet.