Instrumentation Engineer
Apply NowCompany: MDS Aero Support Corporation
Location: Ottawa, ON K1A 0A5
Description:
MDS is a world leader in gas turbine test solutions, but what does that mean? If you've ever taken a plane for vacation, gone on a cruise or even turned a light on in your home, chances are the engine on the boat, plane and power generator was tested in a facility designed and built by MDS. We are industry leading Aerospace Engineering firm currently servicing some of the world's leading companies in more than 15 countries worldwide including Rolls-Royce, Siemens, General Electric and Pratt & Whitney.
MDS is looking for an Intermediate Instrumentation Engineer / Engineering who will work in a cross-platform environment including electrical, mechanical, optical, fluidics and environmental disciplines. The ideal candidate must be equally at ease working in a group or autonomously within a cross-functional organizational structure and would be responsible for all aspects of instrumentation evaluation, design, and integration and commissioning.
What you will be doing:
Who are we looking for?
You have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in the following areas:
What'll help you succeed?
What's in it for you?
We believe in and encourage open and transparent communication across the organization so every year we invite our people to a bi-annual Town Hall Meeting.
We are passionate about our people, business, customers and community so we demonstrate the utmost care, respect and accountability for everything we do.
No matter who you are or where you're from, we welcome new ideas and fresh perspectives. We believe in teamwork. We're better, together.
On top of that, MDS offers the following:
If you have a passion for innovation and the required skills and experience, we invite you to embark on a journey with us. Join our team and be an integral part of an innovative work environment that values your contributions.
MDS is an equal opportunity employer. MDS does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, mental or physical disability, religion, sex or national origin or ethnic origin.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates who meet or exceed our requirements, are legally eligible to work in Canada, are eligible for Controlled Goods, and do not require sponsorship will be contacted.
Telephone calls not accepted from candidates or agencies.
MDS is looking for an Intermediate Instrumentation Engineer / Engineering who will work in a cross-platform environment including electrical, mechanical, optical, fluidics and environmental disciplines. The ideal candidate must be equally at ease working in a group or autonomously within a cross-functional organizational structure and would be responsible for all aspects of instrumentation evaluation, design, and integration and commissioning.
What you will be doing:
- Specifying new instrumentation and performing product evaluations
- Supporting the development and submission of customer proposals
- Peer reviewing of instrumentation system designs
- Designing instrumentation systems based on international standards
- Generating and reviewing design documentation (DWGs, BOMs, Etc.)
- Performing uncertainty (error) analysis on components and systems
- Supporting production assembly and testing of instrumentation systems
- Performing site commissioning of instrumentation systems globally
- Calibration of instrumentation components, sub-systems and systems
- Troubleshooting complex instrumentation systems
- Supporting engine testing operations
- Supporting research and test programs
Who are we looking for?
You have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in the following areas:
- Data acquisition systems (DAS)
- Analog and digital I/O
- AC & DC relays
- Temperature, pressure, strain, speed and flow measurement techniques
- Measurement uncertainty (error) calculations
- Sensors, transducers, resolvers, thermocouples, RVDTs, Etc.
- Low voltage AC & DC power distribution
- Communication protocols & interfaces -IP, RS232, RS485, Ethernet, etc.
- Industrial electrical design
- Product development processes and procedures
- Product design & certification according to international standards - CSA, UL, TUV, CE, GOST, GB, RoHS, WEEE, etc.
- Experience in generating design documents
- Experience in generating and executing product test procedures
- A working knowledge of system design, manufacturing and test methods
- Experience with hands-on electro-mechanical assembly, test, and verification
- Experience in product design for test, manufacturability, and reliability
- Experience using AutoCAD or other 2D/3D CAD tools
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point
What'll help you succeed?
- Professional Engineering (P. Eng.) status or be in the application process
- You have strong interpersonal and communication skills
- You have an ability to multitask and achieve fixed deadline
- Solid problem-solving abilities
- Experience in the following would be considered an asset:
- Audio & video communications
- Thrust measurement
- Bleed flow measurement
- Military engine communication protocols & interfaces
- MIL-1553, ARINC, etc.
- Environmental monitoring
- Wind speed, wind direction, humidity, etc.
- Fiber optic communications components and principles
- High power VFDs, generators and motors
- Gas turbine engine control systems
- PLC system design and troubleshooting
What's in it for you?
We believe in and encourage open and transparent communication across the organization so every year we invite our people to a bi-annual Town Hall Meeting.
We are passionate about our people, business, customers and community so we demonstrate the utmost care, respect and accountability for everything we do.
No matter who you are or where you're from, we welcome new ideas and fresh perspectives. We believe in teamwork. We're better, together.
On top of that, MDS offers the following:
- Canada's Best Managed companies (Platinum member)
- Employee bonus program
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan
- Medical, dental and vision benefits
- Health spending account
- Fitness Membership Reimbursement
- Positive and flexible work environment
- Opportunity for career advancement
- Strong focus on learning and development
- Company events including family holiday party, employee events, executive - led coffee talks, team gatherings, and so much more
- Participation in community events such as HOPE volleyball, Dragon Boat Festival, Soccer and Hockey Tournaments and other fundraising activities
- Inclusive workforce
If you have a passion for innovation and the required skills and experience, we invite you to embark on a journey with us. Join our team and be an integral part of an innovative work environment that values your contributions.
MDS is an equal opportunity employer. MDS does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, mental or physical disability, religion, sex or national origin or ethnic origin.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates who meet or exceed our requirements, are legally eligible to work in Canada, are eligible for Controlled Goods, and do not require sponsorship will be contacted.
Telephone calls not accepted from candidates or agencies.