Distech Controls’ success and reputation are fueled by our world-class team of employees. We look for qualified individuals who are striving to succeed and that wish to actively contribute to our continued growth. Distech Controls values its team members and offers them a modern, motivating work environment, and competitive salaries and benefits.

Who is Distech Controls?

Distech Controls is a Canadian-based company located in Brossard, on the South Shore of Montreal (QC), with a European headquarter in Brignais (Lyon), France. We are proud to be part of the Acuity Brands’ family since 2015. Our mission is to connect people with intelligent building solutions for better health, better space, better efficiencies through our forward-thinking technologies and services. Our passion for innovation, quality and sustainability guides our business on a daily basis, as we light the way to a brilliant, productive and connected world.

Why Work for Distech Controls?

Innovative driven company Dynamic workplace Open minded company Fast-paced company Modern work environment designed for our employees Indoor and outdoor bistro areas, lounges, coffee stations

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Continuous professional development program Extensive benefits, including annual performance bonus, group insurance and retirement plan 5 floating days and 3 weeks’ vacation (prorated) from year one’ Reward programs LEED-Certified building Foosball and ping-pong tables Situated near quartier Dix30 On-site gym Daily fresh fruit Hot and cold beverages stations Accessible transportation services including OPUS card reader onsite Deep frozen meal prepared by culinary chefs Rewards program

 

Job Summary

*This is a hybrid role in Brossard, Québec. Must be able to work in the office 4 days a week.

We are looking for a Test Specialist Engineer to join Distech Controls, specialized in the design and manufacture of PLCs for building automation. You will join our Product Life Cycle team and play a key role in the continuous improvement of our solutions. Your tasks will include executing test strategies, managing test benches, and validating technical modifications to our products, in order to guarantee their compliance and performance.

 

Missions et responsabilités principales Analyze, prepare and carry out product tests following maintenance and/or improvement projects. Analyze technical documentation and product functional specifications. Define test plans: scenarios, test protocols and appropriate measurement methodologies. Carry out verification and validation tests to guarantee product conformity. Collaborate with R&D, hardware design life cycle, production and quality teams to define and execute required tests. Proactively monitor existing products and benches. Monitor current products and associated test benches. Identify opportunities to improve test benches and associated procedures. Organize the transfer of test benches developed in R&D to the Product Life Cycle group. Supervise and ensure the preventive and corrective maintenance of test benches to guarantee their availability. Write and distribute test, anomaly and qualification reports. Document test and analysis results, including performance deviations from specifications. Produce clear, usable reports for internal teams (R&D, production, quality).

 

Profile required Degree in electronics and automation. 5 to 10 years' experience in an equivalent position. Knowledge of test systems and measurement tools, as well as test techniques (test benches, automation, instrumentation). Knowledge of communication protocols, such as LonWorks and BACnet, and their application in building control systems. Mastery of IT tools and software used for test management (test benches, reporting and analysis software). Good analytical and synthesis skills. Good interpersonal skills, team player. Office skills: Pack Office. Bilingual French and English: To serve clients and external service providers across Canada and USA.

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Distech Controls Inc. is owned by Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc., which is located in the United States. These companies share a global recruitment system on which the data you provide will be stored, and which will be subject to the laws of the United States of America.

 

Knowledge of French is required for positions permanently located in Quebec so incumbents can communicate with their colleagues and suppliers in Quebec as necessary. French-language training is offered to all incumbents in permanent positions in Quebec who do not have a good knowledge of French.

Another language is required for this position in order to communicate with clients, partners and colleagues, who are predominantly located outside Quebec. The company has very few clients in Quebec and must therefore constantly use another language to communicate outside Quebec.