New Product Introduction Controls Lead

Job summary

The NPI Controls Lead manages all controls, automation, and electrical integration activities for new product introduction projects. This role oversees the transition from development through manufacturing, testing, and final customer acceptance.

Job details

NPI Controls Lead Position Summary The NPI Controls Lead is responsible for leading all controls, automation, electrical integration, and commissioning activities associated with New Product Introduction (NPI) projects. This role supports the successful transition of new products from concept and development through manufacturing, testing, commissioning, and customer acceptance. Key Responsibilities - Lead controls and automation activities for NPI projects. - Support development, implementation, and validation of control systems. - Review electrical schematics, control panel layouts, I/O lists, and system architectures. - Support PLC, HMI, VFD, and instrumentation integration activities. - Lead controls testing, validation, and commissioning activities. - Troubleshoot electrical and controls issues during assembly, testing, and startup. - Support NPI builds from prototype through production launch. - Act as the primary controls representative for NPI projects. - Coordinate activities with Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, Quality, and Accounts teams. Qualifications Diploma, Technical Certificate, or Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Instrumentation, Automation, Mechatronics, or related field preferred. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered. Experience - Minimum 2 years of experience in industrial controls, automation, electrical systems, or related manufacturing environments. - Experience with PLCs, HMIs, industrial communication networks, instrumentation, or control systems is preferred. - Experience in NPI, product launches, or manufacturing process implementation is an asset, but not required. - Experience supporting testing, commissioning, or startup activities is an asset. Travel Requirements - Occasional travel may be required. - A valid passport is required and must be maintained throughout employment. - Ability to travel within Canada and internationally as business needs dictate. #LI-Onsite Johnson Controls’ Canadian subsidiaries are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants, candidates and employees with disabilities, in accordance with applicable human rights legislation, and in Ontario, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (“AODA”). When requested, accommodation will be provided throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. To request accommodation, please contact us. Any information you provide related to accommodation measures will be treated as confidential. A copy of Johnson Controls’ applicable AODA policies are available on our website at www.johnsoncontrols.com for your reference, and can be made available in accessible formats upon request.

What you’ll do

The NPI Controls Lead manages all controls, automation, and electrical integration activities for new product introduction projects. This role oversees the transition from development through manufacturing, testing, and final customer acceptance.

Requirements

Candidates should possess a degree or technical certificate in electrical engineering, automation, or a related field. A minimum of 2 years of experience in industrial controls and manufacturing environments is required.

Listed skills

• Troubleshooting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• PLC
• HMI
• VFD
• Instrumentation
• Automation
• Electrical integration
• Commissioning
• New Product Introduction
• Electrical schematics
• Control systems
• System architecture
• Troubleshooting
• Industrial communication networks
• Manufacturing process implementation
• Supply Chain
• Electrical Engineering
• Telecommunications Networks
• Control Systems
• Electrical Systems
• Manufacturing Processes
• Mechatronics
• New Product Development
• Programmable Logic Controllers
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Variable Frequency Drives
• Human Machine Interfaces
• Programmable Logic Controller Control Panel

Job areas

• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Technology
• New Product Introduction Manager
• Controls / Valve Technician
• Mechanical Engineering Technicians
• Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door

More jobs from Johnson Controls