Senior Controls Engineer
Senior Controls Engineer
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Job Description
Career Opportunity
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Controls Engineer to join our growing team. In this role you will leverage your strong electrical background to design develop implement and maintain robust control systems to support our sonar products.
Explore GeoSpectrums Story
Founded 30 years ago in Dartmouth Nova Scotia GeoSpectrum Technologies is a rapidly growing company that designs and manufactures state oftheart underwater acoustic components and integrated systems. GeoSpectrum is known for its innovation and leadingedge products.
With clients across ocean science defence and homeland security and oil and gas industries were proud of delivering reliable customized solutions that go above and beyond the requirements of our customers.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design development implementation and field testing of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) based control systems.
- Analyze customer requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
- Develop control system architecture including actuators motors sensors communication protocols etc.
- Select configure and program PLCs motor drives and other control system hardware.
- Develop and maintain control system design software using industrystandard programming languages.
- Test validate and document electrical and control systems against technical requirements.
- Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical and control system issues in the lab and in the field.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
- Collaborate effectively with crossfunctional teams including mechanical electrical and software engineer.
- Prepare and maintain control system documentation including schematics data ICDs ladder diagrams and functional specifications.
- Ensure adherence to safety standards and industry best practices.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
- Minimum ten 10 years experience as a Controls Engineer with a focus on industrial digital communication protocols and machine control applications.
- Proven experience in designing developing and implementing robust control systems.
- Strong understanding of electrical principles and power systems.
- Indepth knowledge of PLC programming design languages and control system hardware.
- Experience commissioning control systems and troubleshooting I/O.
- Effective with documentation including communication collaboration and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Experience with cybersecurity an asset.
Security Requirements
All candidates must be eligible to apply for and maintain Canadian Controlled Goods and
Canadian Government Security Clearances
GeoSpectrums Culture and Benefits
We take pride in fostering a workplace that based on professional relationships collaboration and continuous improvement. Our leadership team encourages our people to contribute their ideas insight and feedback for innovation continuous improvement quality management and workplace safety. Enjoy having fun at work Our social community is next to none!
We offer:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Worklife balance with core hours
- Paid Time Off
- EmployeeFamily Assistance Program
- Group Plan Benefits
- Virtual Healthcare
- RRSP matching
- Corporate Discounts and perks
- Career development opportunities
- Monthly social activities
- Professional Development and training
- Free parking
GeoSpectrum is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce where every employee can bring their best self to work. GeoSpectrum encourages applicants from all qualified individuals including underrepresented individuals who identify as African Nova Scotian racially visible Aboriginal persons LGBTQIA2S persons with disabilities and women. GeoSpectrum will accommodate applicants disabilityrelated needs up to the point of undue hardship throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.If you are a member of one of an equity group we encourage you to selfidentify on either your application form covering letter or resume.
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While we sincerely thank all applicants for taking the time to apply however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
If you requirea disabilityrelated accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process please contact the recruitment team by email at
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
