About the role
Job Identification
Job Title: Controls Engineer
Department: Engineering
Employment Status: Permanent, Full-Time, Salaried
Location of Job: Tillsonburg, ON
Supervisor Job Title: Technical Manager
Job Summary
At Systemair, we have a passion for indoor air quality. We are constantly striving to provide ventilation solutions that improve health and productivity in an energy-efficient and sustainable manner. Entrepreneurship is in our DNA, and we continue to grow in terms of capabilities, product range, size, sales volume, and market share. We employ and empower people to take initiative and make decisions with the best interests of our customers and team at heart by achieving our goals to be an Employer, Brand, Investment, and Neighbor of Choice. Simply put, we prioritize, simplify, and trust, while committing to accountable behavior and personal responsibility at work and with our neighbors.
Under the direction of the Technical Manager, you will play a critical role by designing, developing, testing, and supporting control systems and automation solutions for manufacturing equipment, HVAC systems, and new product development. As a part of our Technical team, you will ensure equipment reliability, process efficiency, and compliance with safety and quality standards remain supported and prioritized.
With our continued growth, we are searching for a motivated individual who is aligned with our culture and has the essential skills and experience described below to take on this career opportunity.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Design and program PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems for automation projects.
- Develop control logic, electrical schematics, and functional specifications.
- Support installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimization of equipment.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to integrate control solutions.
- Maintain documentation for control systems, including diagrams, software versions, and change history.
- Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for automation issues.
- Ensure systems meet regulatory, safety, and other required standards.
- Participate in continuous improvement and capital project initiatives.
- Track actions, risks, and issues while maintaining program documentation and reporting.
- Ensure compliance with ISO requirements, audits, and corrective actions.
- Maintain accurate product data, specifications, and documentation in relevant systems.
- Support execution of product changes, launches, and operational activities.
- Support adoption of standardized tools, templates, and methods.
Skills, Education, and/or Experience
- Education in Electrical or Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
- Previous experience in a controls engineering, programming, or similar role preferred.
- Familiarity with product launches and design for manufacturing, HVAC industry preferred.
- Familiarity with manufacturing and engineering tools, systems, and methodologies.
- Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills required.
- Organizational and time management skills required.
- Previous experience with quality control and process improvement preferred.
- Able to work proficiently in a team-oriented setting, as well as independently.
- Familiarity with Health and Safety guidelines.
Job Conditions
Physical Demands:
- Light physical effort – able to lift between 20lbs.
- Sitting, lifting, squatting, pushing, pulling, or reaching for intermittent or extended periods.
- Prolonged periods of sitting as a desk and looking at a computer.
Work Environment:
- Factory, Warehouse, Distribution Center, Office
- May be exposed to loud, repetitive sounds from machinery or equipment
- May use chemicals or other in accordance with MSDS
- May operate machinery in close proximity or with objects exposed to eyes or face
The job conditions described here and above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions of the position. Proper use of PPE such as safety glasses, closed toe shoes, hearing protection, gloves, face shields and other equipment as designated by the job being performed in a production environment is mandatory. Adherence to Systemair’s safety policy is a condition of employment.
AI has been applied to this job posting.
About Systemair Commercial AHU Ltd.
Systemair is a leading ventilation company operating in 51 countries in Europe, North America, the Middle East, Asia, Australia and Africa. The company had a turnover of SEK 12.1 billion in the 2022/23 financial year and employs approximately 6,600 employees today. Systemair has reported an operating profit yearly since 1974 when the company was founded. Over the past 10 years, growth has averaged 10.5 percent. Systemair helps to improve the indoor climate with the help of energy-efficient and sustainable products that reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
Systemair has a well-established business in growth markets. Systemair shares have been quoted on the Nasdaq OMX Nordic Exchange in Stockholm since October 2007 and are today traded on the Large Cap List. The Group comprises about 90 companies.
About the role
Job Identification
Job Title: Controls Engineer
Department: Engineering
Employment Status: Permanent, Full-Time, Salaried
Location of Job: Tillsonburg, ON
Supervisor Job Title: Technical Manager
Job Summary
At Systemair, we have a passion for indoor air quality. We are constantly striving to provide ventilation solutions that improve health and productivity in an energy-efficient and sustainable manner. Entrepreneurship is in our DNA, and we continue to grow in terms of capabilities, product range, size, sales volume, and market share. We employ and empower people to take initiative and make decisions with the best interests of our customers and team at heart by achieving our goals to be an Employer, Brand, Investment, and Neighbor of Choice. Simply put, we prioritize, simplify, and trust, while committing to accountable behavior and personal responsibility at work and with our neighbors.
Under the direction of the Technical Manager, you will play a critical role by designing, developing, testing, and supporting control systems and automation solutions for manufacturing equipment, HVAC systems, and new product development. As a part of our Technical team, you will ensure equipment reliability, process efficiency, and compliance with safety and quality standards remain supported and prioritized.
With our continued growth, we are searching for a motivated individual who is aligned with our culture and has the essential skills and experience described below to take on this career opportunity.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Design and program PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems for automation projects.
- Develop control logic, electrical schematics, and functional specifications.
- Support installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimization of equipment.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to integrate control solutions.
- Maintain documentation for control systems, including diagrams, software versions, and change history.
- Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for automation issues.
- Ensure systems meet regulatory, safety, and other required standards.
- Participate in continuous improvement and capital project initiatives.
- Track actions, risks, and issues while maintaining program documentation and reporting.
- Ensure compliance with ISO requirements, audits, and corrective actions.
- Maintain accurate product data, specifications, and documentation in relevant systems.
- Support execution of product changes, launches, and operational activities.
- Support adoption of standardized tools, templates, and methods.
Skills, Education, and/or Experience
- Education in Electrical or Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
- Previous experience in a controls engineering, programming, or similar role preferred.
- Familiarity with product launches and design for manufacturing, HVAC industry preferred.
- Familiarity with manufacturing and engineering tools, systems, and methodologies.
- Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills required.
- Organizational and time management skills required.
- Previous experience with quality control and process improvement preferred.
- Able to work proficiently in a team-oriented setting, as well as independently.
- Familiarity with Health and Safety guidelines.
Job Conditions
Physical Demands:
- Light physical effort – able to lift between 20lbs.
- Sitting, lifting, squatting, pushing, pulling, or reaching for intermittent or extended periods.
- Prolonged periods of sitting as a desk and looking at a computer.
Work Environment:
- Factory, Warehouse, Distribution Center, Office
- May be exposed to loud, repetitive sounds from machinery or equipment
- May use chemicals or other in accordance with MSDS
- May operate machinery in close proximity or with objects exposed to eyes or face
The job conditions described here and above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions of the position. Proper use of PPE such as safety glasses, closed toe shoes, hearing protection, gloves, face shields and other equipment as designated by the job being performed in a production environment is mandatory. Adherence to Systemair’s safety policy is a condition of employment.
AI has been applied to this job posting.
About Systemair Commercial AHU Ltd.
Systemair is a leading ventilation company operating in 51 countries in Europe, North America, the Middle East, Asia, Australia and Africa. The company had a turnover of SEK 12.1 billion in the 2022/23 financial year and employs approximately 6,600 employees today. Systemair has reported an operating profit yearly since 1974 when the company was founded. Over the past 10 years, growth has averaged 10.5 percent. Systemair helps to improve the indoor climate with the help of energy-efficient and sustainable products that reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
Systemair has a well-established business in growth markets. Systemair shares have been quoted on the Nasdaq OMX Nordic Exchange in Stockholm since October 2007 and are today traded on the Large Cap List. The Group comprises about 90 companies.