Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer

Application Deadline: 23 May 2025

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Cambridge

Reporting To: Director, Engineering & Maintenance

Description

Since 1869, CGT has been one of the world's leading producers of polymeric coated fabrics and films for automotive and industrial applications in the global marketplace.

CGT has its roots in the Victoria Wheel Works which provided wagon wheels for the thriving transportation trade of the time. CGT was a major supplier of coated fabrics during the war years (rain wear) and consumer products (shower curtains, wall coverings and tablecloths). We are proud of our roots and excited about the future as we continue to deliver first-class quality automotive and industrial coated fabrics and films.

CGT is an indispensable partner to the polymer product and coated fabrics industry. Approximately 1200 employees engage and service diverse and unique markets throughout the world: from our global headquarters in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada to our production facilities in China, Texas and France. CGT addresses the global demand for our products which enable greater flexibility in response to the needs of our marketplace worldwide. Through our dynamic proprietary process and creative culture, we deliver timely and innovative solutions that transform the performance, quality, and sensory experience of coverstock surfaces.

We formulate custom thermoplastic sheeting using our customized capabilities to finish and combine with world class engineering, design, production, sales, and support. With a flexible operational footprint that enables us to target the highest level of quality and meet the most aggressive timeline.

Reporting to the Director, Engineering & Maintenance, the CONTROLS ENGINEER is responsible for planning, designing, developing, executing and overseeing electrical or mechanical control systems, equipment and machinery. He/She will examine plant processes and design/implement changes that improve the processes to increase efficiency and productivity. He/She will provide technical support of PLC based hardware and software, and utilize electronic and mechanical theories and principles to troubleshoot and solve problems.

Key Responsibilities
• Provide guidance and technical support to operations and maintenance, including troubleshooting, programming, component specification.
• Project management including design, estimate, purchasing, installation, commissioning, budget control, and all project communications.
• Research component upgrades and make recommendations.
• Design of new control systems and/or modification to existing systems. Ensure all documentation is up to date.
• Supervision of maintenance personnel and contractors.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Education
 

• post-secondary education in Electrical/Controls Engineering or equivalent
• Professional Engineer of Ontario (PEP) license, preferred

Knowledge/Experience
 

• minimum 5 years working in a medium to large industrial manufacturing environment in an electrical/controls engineering role, preferably in the automotive industry
• proven project management experience is required, including capital projects
• proficiency in AutoCAD
• proficiency in PLC. HMI, VFD programming (Siemens, Rockwell, ABB, etc.)
• experience in batch weight, web handling processes a definite asset and advantage
• Arc Flash and electrical work safety training
• Knowledge of electrical code
• Experience implementing safeguarding devices
• Experience managing skilled trades and contractors in a unionized setting, preferred
• Solid experience with MS Office suite of applications

Skills, Attributes
 

• Superior communication skills
• Strong sense of urgency
• Collaborative, team-based approach
• Results-oriented, drive for success
• Comfortable representing CGT externally
• Strong presentation skills

Working Conditions:
• Position requires work in office and plant environments. Occasional visits to customer sites, job sites, and other production facilities. 
• Standard 40-hr work week, but additionally may be required to work evenings, and weekends to accommodate business requirements including on an on-call basis when necessary.
• Domestic and International travel may be required - must have valid passport and the ability to freely travel across international borders.
• Exposure to powders, plasticizers, solvents such as MEK, etc. in a Chemical Plant environment
• Standing, sitting, walking, some minor lifting/carrying of product samples
• Use of PPE in production environments
• COVID protocols must be followed when appropriate, including the requirement to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Benefits
 

• Health (Drug plan, Vision, Paramedical coverage), Dental, Life Insurance, etc.
• RRSP matching program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Company events
• On-site parking
• Rewarding and challenging role
• Long-standing organization in the community with a rich and successful history
• Collaborative environment with a drive for excellence
• Long-tenured, highly knowledgeable staff