Controls Engineer - Automotive Propulsion Systems

Location: Ingersoll, Ontario, Canada (Onsite)
Travel Requirements: Required travel in Ontario mainly from Ingersoll to Cambridge, Ingersoll to Windsor. Some travel to US.
Daily Schedule/Shift: 7:00am - 3:30pm
Position Title: Controls Engineer - Automotive Propulsion Systems
CIeNET is a mobile, automotive, telecom and enterprise software services and solutions research, engineering and development company founded in the U.S. in the year 2000. We currently have over 2,200 employees worldwide, supporting customers in North America, Asia and Europe. We have over ten locations across US, Canada, Mainland China and Taiwan. CIeNET has been named Global Outsourcing 100 in thirteen consecutive years. CIeNET has become an ALTEN Group Company in 2021.
CIeNET is expanding its presence in Canada to better serve our industry leading customers in the automotive industry. We are working on state-of-the-art technologies and products that will bring automotive information and entertainment, mobile internet, telematics services and ADAS to life in the years to come.
CIeNET Canada is looking for intelligent, creative, enthusiastic and diligent software professionals to join our team and shape the great future of your career with us.
Role Summary
In execution, the GPS (Global Propulsion Systems) team are directly responsible for the equipment from the time it is qualified at the OEM through startup plus 1 year. This includes Controls Engineering activities as well as equipment qualification at the OEM, shipping, install, power-on, debug, issue resolution, documentation and deliverables, and meeting launch metrics. Work will be performed in a plant environment where a considerable amount of creativity and initiative are exercised as well as a high level of independent judgment.
The Controls Systems Engineer is an individual contributor with recognized expertise responsible for tasks and work you're doing throughout the entire vehicle development lifecycle including requirements definition, systems design and implementation, testing, and problem resolution.
Key Responsibilities

• Actively participate in the SCRUM / Agile Process to accomplish daily tasks and meet the project deliverables.
• Attend regular departmental meetings to provide technical insight and to communicate / coordinate planning of activities in assigned area.
• Coaching / Mentoring / Training of newer / less experienced team members.
• Understood and effective use of Global Manufacturing System.
• Establishes equipment installation board and review weekly/daily with OEM and contractors.
• Develop and lead the PPAP review meetings in area of responsibility utilizing the PPAP checklist, capturing exceptions.
• Work with the team to close all ME open issues for Launch Deliverables.
• Plant Equipment Install / Debug / Launch / Continuous Improvement.
• Develop maintenance standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Provide technical/engineering support to assist production and maintenance with troubleshooting equipment/process failures and with identifying effective follow-up countermeasures.
• Identify technical training and knowledge transfer opportunities with other Controls Engineers, Interns, and Maintenance Associates.
• Process Control Engineering of the Production Equipment during the “Execution” Phase of the program.
• Ensure equipment meets operational requirements and appropriate standards.
• Equipment Runoff @ OEM.
• Develop a proactive safety culture by engaging team members and peers in our safety processes.

Requirements
Required Skills and Experiences:

• Hold a valid driving license.
• Experience with Automotive Safety Control systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Launch experience with Automotive tooling and equipment.
• Effective communication skills and a strong problem solver.
• Hands-on experience to implement, install, debug, and test the equipment.
• Experience with Automotive common controls systems, PLC, HMI, ethernet networks.
• Good team player with strong interpersonal skills to work effectively in a geographically dispersed environment.
• Creative, disciplined, strong sense of responsibility to deliver results and meet schedule and commitment.
• 5 - 7 years of experience in related Automotive domains required.
• Proficient troubleshooting and debugging skills, finding resolution, implementing those resolutions to ensure equipment is running properly and safely.

Preferred Skills and Experiences:

• GM vehicle experience is a plus.

Education and Training:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field.

Benefits

• RRSP employer matching
• 3 weeks vacation
• Extended group insurance including prescription drugs, dental and vision cares

CIeNET offers equal opportunities to people. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities upon required. We would like to thank all applicants for expressing interest. However only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Reference check of certain positions will be conducted with your permission.