Senior Control Systems Engineer

Onboarding You To The Company

At Nexans our global vision is to electrify the future. Power Grid & Connect (G&C) – North America delivers energy infrastructure solutions that help shape the grid of tomorrow, ensuring security, efficiency and sustainability across the continent.

Nexans recognizes the differences that make each employee valuable and unique. Diversity is key to performance and to our global ambition to lead the world in the energy transition towards a sustainable planet. This we know from experience. All differences are appreciated and respected at Nexans. As a result, you will be an active part of a multinational organisation where we cultivate the culture of sharing your unique point of view. This is why we encourage diversity in our recruitment – Bring yours to Nexans, it is welcome! #PowerToInnovate #PowerToImpact #PowerToCare

Who Are We?

At Nexans our global vision is to electrify the future. For over a century, Nexans has played a crucial role in the electrification of the planet. With around 28,000 people in 42 countries, the Group is leading the charge to the new world of electrification: safer, sustainable, renewable, decarbonized and accessible to everyone Nexans recognizes the differences that make each employee valuable and unique.

Our business group 'Distribution & Usages' means reliable cabling systems and smart energy solutions, including power accessories, to make buildings and power networks more efficient, more people oriented and more sustainable.

Welcoming You To The Team

Our story starts in 1911, manufacturing cables to support the distribution of power generated from Niagara Falls, Nexans has proudly contributed to Canada's growth.  We have been involved in many of Canada's most ambitious projects; from dams, bridges, energy transmission and distribution to railroads and transportation. We are a vertically integrated manufacturer and our products are made at facilities located in Quebec, Ontario, and Saskatchewan.

Getting To Know The Position

As a Control Systems Engineer, you’ll design, maintain, and improve technical systems and machine controls to meet today’s standards and drive future innovation. You’ll work across mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems—developing new solutions, upgrading existing ones, and resolving technical challenges. This role is ideal for someone with a growth mindset who thrives in problem-solving and embraces continuous learning.

How You Make An Impact

• Design and improve Human Machine Interfaces, interactive displays, and machine control systems.
• Develop new control methods to boost uptime, efficiency, and sustainability.
• Drive continuous improvements in networks, security, traceability, and Industry 4.0 digitalization projects.
• Troubleshoot and optimize PLCs, electrical/control systems, and process controls.
• Collaborate across teams—including cybersecurity, engineering, production, and maintenance—to deliver safe, efficient, and innovative solutions.
• Create documentation, training, and reporting tools to support operations and ensure compliance with safety standards.

 WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE ?

• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills are a must
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Allen-Bradley, Siemens and AVEVA System Platform
• Knowledge of drives, Allen Bradley, Parker and Siemens a benefit.
• Knowledge of SQL Server and Autocad Electrical
• Good information systems and database skills
• Ability to learn equipment, processes, products and standards
• Needs to be hands-on
• Good problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize and effectively handle several projects simultaneously
• University degree along with 5+  years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
• Industrial Electrician background a benefit

Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Our Growth Culture

Among our employees we share the same values- we are pioneers of the energy transition, dedicated to deliver to the highest standards of performance united to achieve our ambitious goal. 

At the individual level our growth culture is built on trust and collaboration.  To enable impact we believe in autonomy at the local level at same time as we encourage knowledge sharing within our global engineering competence. 

Referral Request

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