Instrumentation & Controls Manager at Price Industries

Who We Are

SolutionAir Limited, is a North American manufacturer and distributor of semi-custom roof top and air handling equipment, energy recovery units (RegenCore), and data centre exhaust units (www.solutionairgroup.com). SolutionAir Limited’s founding principles have never changed – business integrity, first-class service, innovation and a commitment to people. Our dependable quality, reliable delivery, and knowledgeable follow-up service have led to our rapid growth.

We are a dynamic, progressive and innovative organization looking for new talent in our growing Winnipeg manufacturing facility. If you thrive on new challenges, and working in a friendly, team-driven environment, you should consider the following opportunity.

What You Can Expect

• Health and Dental - Employees and their families enjoy paid benefits covering an extensive list of medical and dental expenses and services.
• Telus Health Virtual Care - All employees and their families have free access to top medical professionals when they need advice or a second opinion.
• PocketPills – You and your family will have free access to Canada’s first Digital Pharmacy, PocketPills enables you to call, text or email the pharmacy care team from wherever you are. You will enjoy free delivery of your prescriptions and vitamins straight to your home.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) - You and your family will have free access to consultation and support for your mental, emotional and financial well-being
• Life and Disability - You will be provided with life insurance in a multiple of your salary with an option to purchase additional coverage.
• Pension Matching Program - Invest in your future with each pay cheque through our Defined Contribution Pension Plan and we will match your contribution (up to 3% of your salary).
• Gym Subsidy Program - Employees are eligible for a gym membership reimbursement of up to $300 per year, this includes Fitness related App’s.
• Personal and Professional Development - We are committed to helping you reach your potential through training and education.
• Community Involvement - Generously supporting health, charities, youth, and education opportunities is our passion, and you’re invited to be a part of that.

Instrumentation & Controls Manager

SolutionAir is seeking an experienced Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineering Manager to lead the design, development, and continuous improvement of control systems for our HVAC product portfolio. Reporting to the General Manager, you will provide technical and people leadership, oversee the full product lifecycle, and collaborate across the organization to deliver innovative, high-quality, and compliant solutions.

The Successful Candidate's Responsibilities Will Include

• Leading the design, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of instrumentation and control (I&C) systems for HVAC products.
• Providing technical leadership, mentorship, and direction to the Instrumentation & Controls Engineering team.
• Overseeing PLC and DDC programming, including utilities, diagnostics, and sequence of operations.
• Managing engineering design releases, including ECN/ECO processes, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and MRP system updates.
• Ensuring designs meet customer requirements, industry standards, regulatory compliance, cost, quality, and manufacturability objectives.
• Developing and overseeing design verification and validation plans, testing activities, and product qualification.
• Supporting manufacturing, assembly, testing, troubleshooting, commissioning, and field service activities.
• Collaborating with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to deliver innovative and reliable solutions.
• Managing engineering projects, priorities, resources, and timelines to achieve project objectives.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives related to engineering processes, products, and team performance.

The Ideal Candidate For This Position Will Have

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer, Electrical, or Software Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or eligibility for registration with Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba (EGM).
• A minimum of seven (7) years of experience in instrumentation and control system design and development within a manufacturing environment.
• At least two (2) years of leadership experience managing a team of three (3) or more direct reports.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, DDC systems, AC/DC control systems, and object-oriented programming.
• Experience with Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), product lifecycle management, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and MRP systems.
• Knowledge of BACnet, Modbus, LonTalk, and IP communication protocols.
• Experience interpreting customer specifications and translating them into functional control system designs.
• Knowledge of electrical power distribution systems, schematics, and applicable industry standards, including UL, CSA, and CE.
• Strong project management, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively, lead cross-functional teams, and drive innovation and continuous improvement.
• A valid passport and the ability to travel within Canada and the United States, as required.

Should this excellent opportunity interest you, please submit your resume, including salary expectations.

We appreciate the interest shown by all applicants, however only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.