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Electrical Engineer - Controls

Peterborough, ON

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Controls Engineer to join our team in Peterborough, Ontario.  As a Controls Engineer, you will support the development of software for custom designed equipment.

Dream Big & Make an Impact

In this role, you will join our innovative team working on the Mission Bay Handling System for the Type 26 frigate being built for the United Kingdom's Royal Navy.

Innovation is our DNA at Rolls-Royce.  At our Peterborough, Ontario location we develop custom electro-mechanical solutions for our Naval Defence and Marine customers.  

Key Accountabilities:

• Analyzes and translates high level requirements and applicable standards into software requirements
• Liaises with other disciplines to understand functional performance capabilities of system components to facilitate software design
• PLC, HMI program organization, planning, development, and documentation
• Testing and validation of code developed for reliability and safety
• Installs programs and supports system integration at our facility and in the field
• Supports system level testing at our facility and in the field

Basic Requirements:

• A recognized engineering degree with 5 years experience in a similar role
• High level of proficiency in English in both verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with Siemens Step 7 or other PLC programming software
• In order to be considered for this position, you must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada for greater than 5 years
• Must pass Canadian Controlled Goods and Reliability Security Clearance checks

Preferred Requirements:

• A recognized electrical engineering degree and license with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) as a P.Eng
• Experience with Indusoft HMI or other HMI programming software
• Experience with Danfoss Plus+1 or other graphical interface programming software 
• Needs to be comfortable working around large equipment
• Willing to travel on an occasional basis to support product commissioning /testing in the field and/or to support design qualification testing at third-party test house(s)

Join us and you’ll develop your skills and expertise to the very highest levels, working in an international environment for a company known the world over for brilliance and innovation.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realize their full potential. You can learn more about our global Diversity and Inclusion strategy here.

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