Isowater® is an ISO9001-certified clean technology company and a leading global supplier of Deuterium Oxide (D2O). We specialize in producing Deuterium Oxide and Deuterium gas for the Life Sciences, High Technology, and Environmental Science sectors. Since its founding in 2009, Isowater has assembled a flexible, skilled, and responsive customer support team. Our scientists and engineers offer leading laboratory and industrial expertise, including advanced analytical capabilities.
We are currently seeking an Instrumentation & Controls Engineer, reporting to the Senior Process Engineer.
We pride ourselves in team member development, performance, recognition, and a culture of diversity and respect. You will be proud to be a part of this inclusive team living in an exceptional resort area with easy access to all year-round activities in the Georgian Bay area.
This role is based out of the Isowater Corporation office located at 40 Sandford Fleming Drive, Collingwood, Ontario, L9Y 4V7 however the candidate must be prepared to report to both Isowater facilities, one of which is in Owen Sound Ontario.
The Instrumentation & Controls Engineer will assist the Electrical Engineering team in achieving their targets and goals. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting research, designing, developing, installing, and validating devices and systems utilized in our manufacturing facility. Key responsibilities include establishing preventive maintenance protocols, calibration procedures, and testing methodologies for instrumentation equipment, updating relevant documentation in AutoCAD, documenting the installation process, and providing technical support as needed. Emphasis on advancing process automation to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (“OEE”) and Developing Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (“SCADA”) for data transparency and reliability.
Responsibilities for this position include:
- Participating with the Electrical Engineering team in achieving their targets and goals
- Support electrical and controls activities for facility operations, maintenance, and capital projects.
- Troubleshoot and support industrial automation systems including PLCs, HMIs, drives, process instrumentation, and industrial networking infrastructure.
- Create and update single line diagrams (SLDs), Instrument loop diagrams (ILDs), and control architecture drawings.
- Functional design specifications (FDS)
- Panel layouts and wiring documentation
- Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and production teams to improve equipment reliability and process performance.
- Participate in commissioning, startup, testing, and validation of new equipment and system upgrades.
- Support root cause investigations and corrective actions during equipment failures and process disruptions.
- Ensure electrical and control systems comply with applicable electrical codes, safety standards, and company engineering practices.
- Coordinate with vendors, integrators, electricians, and contractors during project execution.
- Mentor junior & internship staff and contribute to knowledge sharing across facilities.
- Adhere to change management protocols.
- Engage in supporting and improving the health & safety culture.
Technical Skills:
- Strong experience with industrial automation and control systems: Siemens, CODESYS-based platforms, or ABB.
- Strong electrical troubleshooting skills in industrial environments.
- Experience reading and developing electrical and controls documentation.
- Understanding of industrial power distribution, motor controls, instrumentation, and safety circuits.
- Experience with high-power rectification equipment is considered an asset.
- Familiarity with industrial networking and communication protocols, with an emphasis on cybersecurity best practices.
- Experience supporting commissioning, startup, and field integration activities is considered an asset.
The ideal candidate for this position will have:
- Bachelor’s degree, technologist diploma, or post-secondary education related to Instrumentation & Controls, Electrical Engineering, Automation, or equivalent experience.
- 2 plus years of relevant industrial automation, controls, or electrical experience preferred.
- Comfortable balancing hands-on field work with technical design and documentation responsibilities.
- Understanding of lean six sigma green belt methodology.
- Self-motivated and capable of independently managing technical tasks and priorities.
- Collaborative team player with strong communication skills.
- Possesses a strong work ethic and remains calm under pressure in fast-paced production environments.
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
- Comfortable working at heights and capable of lifting up to 40 lbs.
- Panel building, field wiring, and commissioning experience are considered strong assets.
- Legally eligible to work in Canada without sponsorship from Isowater Corp
- Range is from $100 to $125K base.
If you want to learn more about this exciting opportunity, we would love to hear from you!
To support a fair and efficeient hiring process, we may use AI-assisted tools for tasks such as scheduling, note-taking, candidate communications, and assisting our team with aspects of candidate evaluation. These tools are used to support our recruiters and hiring managers, not replace them. All hiring decisions are made by people, who review and assess candidates using their professional judgement. If you have any questions about hor we use AI in our hiring process, we're happy to discuss.
