Instrumentation and control engineer

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Education: Bachelor's degree
• Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

Work setting

• Urban area
• Electrical or electronic equipment manufacturing
• Various locations
• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Engineering firm
• Service company

Tasks

• Conduct feasibility, design operation and performance research of electrical generation and distribution networks
• Supervise technicians, technologists, programmers, analysts and other engineers
• Prepare material cost and timing estimates, reports and design specifications
• Design electrical and electronic components, systems and equipment
• Supervise and inspect the installation and operation of electrical and electronic systems and equipment
• Develop maintenance and operating standards for electrical and electronic systems and equipment
• Investigate electrical or electronic failures
• Conduct micro or nanodevices simulations, characterization, process modeling and integration in the development of new electronic devices and products
• Commission systems and components
• Set up and operate specialized and standard test equipment to diagnose, test and analyze the performance of electrical and electronic components, assemblies and systems
• Prepare engineering designs and drawings
• Read blueprints and drawings
• Troubleshoot and repair electric motors, transformers, switchgear, generators and other electro-mechanical equipment

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Computer and technology knowledge

• Conduct software testing
• Plant Design Management System (PDMS)
• SolidWorks software
• AutoCAD
• Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
• Program programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
• Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system
• SQL
• Computer programming
• Electronic mail

Types of systems

• Turbines

Equipment and machinery experience

• Electrical wiring devices
• Generators

Area of work experience

• Computer software development
• Evaluate work environments, programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury
• Installation, maintenance and inspection of equipment or facilities
• Operations or production
• Quality assurance or control
• Instrumentation
• Testing and evaluation

Inspection or testing specialization

• Electrical assemblies, equipment and wiring

Area of specialization

• System integration
• Electrical
• Electronics (industrial)
• Control system
• Electrical machines or transformers
• Industrial robotics
• Prints and drawings
• Compressors and turbines

Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization

• Mechanical transmissions

Transportation/travel information

• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Public transportation is available
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Team player

Employment terms options

• Morning
• Day
• Weekend

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Bonus

Other benefits

• On-site amenities
• Other benefits
• Parking available