Bilingual Electronic Controls Specialist

Our Purpose is to help our Customers, our Associates, our Suppliers, our Communities and our Shareholders in Achieving Superior Performance This is what Applied Canada stands for. Applied is a leading value-added distributor of bearings, power transmission products, engineered fluid power components and systems, specialty flow control solutions, and other industrial supplies, serving MRO and OEM customers. With over 50 facilities located across Canada and 650 Associates, Applied supports the steel, mining, forestry, agriculture, automotive, oil and gas, food processing, power generation, pulp and paper, and transportation industries, just to name a few. In addition, Applied provides engineering, design and systems integration for industrial, fluid power, and flow control applications, as well as customized mechanical, fabricated rubber, fluid power, and flow control shop services. 

Applied Industrial Technologies is an extensive network of industrial distribution facilities located throughout Canada.  We are currently seeking and have an immediate opening for a qualified and motivated individual to fill the position of Bilingual Electronic Controls Specialist (Hydraulic Controls). The role must be based out our Brossard location (open for remote role within less than 50km from branch). The candidate must also be bilingual (French/English).

The Position:

Reporting to the Technical & Project Manager, the Electronic Control Specialist will be a leading contributor to our electronic control systems for Integrated Solutions across Canada. This will include developing innovative motion control solutions, programming mobile displays, ECUs, Micro Controllers & other devices. The ideal candidate must be experienced, result driven and team focused.

Responsibilities: 

• Create/manage development of project scope and functional specification documents

• Control system design and selection of components

• All aspects of application programming (ECU logic, HMI graphics, web-based APIs, etc.)

• Collaborate with teams across the organization, as well as vendors, to develop and deliver unique solutions to customers

• Create/manage program files and technical documents

• Electrical harness design and specification

• Provide support and expertise during project commissioning and aftermarket support

• Provide internal and external consultation on projects

• Utilize expertise of technology and applications to support sales growth

• Troubleshooting support for new and existing applications

• Stay up to date on the latest technologies while looking for opportunities to enhance Applied's product and service offerings.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Post secondary education in Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Engineering Degree or any Engineering Technology Diploma

• 5+ years programming ECUs or Microcontrollers on hydraulic and mechanical equipment is a must

• Extensive knowledge and experience in programming (CoDeSys, Plus+1, Qt, C, C++); programming in Danfoss Plus1 is a must

• Bilingual (French/English) is a must

• Strong understanding of electrical integration and development of wiring harnesses

• Extensive knowledge and experience with CANBUS communication is a must

• Microsoft office tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint is a must 

• Knowledge of functional safety standards (ISO 13849, ISO is a plus. 

• Electrification experience is considered an asset.

• Collaborative and able to develop/maintain relationships with ease inside & outside the organization 

• Ability to communicate detailed information, frequently involving project needs and wants at all levels of the business

• Strong ability to deal with several projects simultaneously with a strong sense of urgency and ability meet absolute deadline

• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot on-site and remotely

• Strong communication & presentation skills.

• Willingness and ability to travel as required (less than 25%)

You will be part of a stable and established company with consistently strong performance and growth. We encourage you to contribute fresh new ideas. Here is just some of what we have to offer:

•    Competitive compensation and bonus opportunities

•    Health, vision, and dental coverage, RRSP w/ company match

•    Paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays

•    Tuition reimbursement and opportunities for development

•     Company supported community involvement opportunities
 
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or any other characteristic prohibited by law.