Careers

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

At Simplicity Air Ltd., we operate in a unique space: manufacturing, designing, installing, and servicing air conditioning, heating, and idle reduction technologies for heavy equipment, agriculture, specialty, work-truck, and off-road vehicle markets. We take our extensive field experience and apply that knowledge to design systems with serviceability, economics, and new technology to make our customer's products better. We have achieved recognition as a market leader, supplying simple solutions to complex vehicle environmental and climate challenges.

Simplicity Air Ltd. has an immediate opening for a PLC Programmer. We are looking for experienced people who want to find a challenging and rewarding role where they learn something new daily and impact the company. We want long-term, enthusiastic people who enjoy their work as much as we do. We develop our products to make a difference in our unique space. 

The PLC Programmer is responsible for analyzing, designing, programming, troubleshooting, maintaining, and commissioning control programs for systems designed to operate alone or integrated into commercial and emergency vehicles, Class 1 through Class 8 trucks and off-highway equipment. This position also collaborates with other System Techs and the mechanical engineering team.

Job Duties:

• Write PLC code, analyze, simulate, test, maintain and document machine control systems CoDeSys software experience is beneficial but not necessary.
• Detail electrical and logical schematics and drawings for wiring harnesses using AutoCAD or similar.
• Install, test, and validate prototype systems and changes on simulators and live vehicles.
• Organize and manage tasks to keep projects on time and on budget.
• Maintain a catalogue of compatible vehicles and update as relevant new vehicles become available.
• Travel to vehicle and/or customer sites to obtain vehicle data or for customer support.
• Contribute to the creation of new and/or improved processes and procedures that enhance the efficiency and accuracy of engineering work.
• Follow all relevant processes and procedures.
• Log project time in Zoho so it may be applied/billed accurately.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure project success.
• Keep up with current and developing engineering trends.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience and Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma/Program in Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology.
• Minimum 5 years of direct work experience with Electrical/Electronics Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on control experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of PLC-based machine control systems.
• Working knowledge of Electrical Control Systems is required.
• General knowledge of Electrical standards is required.
• Excellent grasp of diverse, fundamental electrical engineering concepts and relationships.
• Highly motivated and self-directed, capable of multi-tasking, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office productivity suite.
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude.

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm with a half hour unpaid lunch.

Salary: $60,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hagersville, ON N0A 1H0: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Electrical/Electronics Engineering: 5 years (required)
• Hands-on control: 5 years (required)
• PLC-based machine control systems: 5 years (required)
• Electrical Control Systems: 2 years (required)
• Electrical standards: 1 year (required)
• AutoCAD: 2 years (required)
• Writing PLC code: 2 years (required)
• CoDeSys software: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Class G Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time (short-term)

The Simplicity Air - Futures Program applications window is currently closed for this term. Learn more about the application process by visiting: simplicityair.com/about/careers/futures/

Futures Program – Details

• Open to youth who have completed high school and are considering a trades school/apprenticeship.

• Applicants must submit a short video showcasing their interest in a Trades career and how the program will benefit their path forward.

• The program candidate will be paid a competitive hourly wage under the title of Technician’s Helper.
  
  
• This role will expose the candidate to all aspects of Mobile Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning Service, and Idle Management systems in relation to the specialized services delivered through Simplicity Air. This will involve working alongside Simplicity Air Technicians and gaining valuable skills and understanding from decades of hands-on and learned experience.
  
  
• Individuals in this role will provide regular feedback to showcase their development within the program.
  
  
• Hours worked within the Futures Program may also apply toward apprenticeship hours for the following apprenticeships: Agricultural Equipment Technician, Automotive Service Technician, Powered Lift Truck Technician, Truck and Coach Technician, and Heavy-Duty Equipment Technician.
  
  
• Candidates completing the program successfully and with a record of high performance will also be eligible to receive a tool bursary of up to $1500.00 to apply to tools and equipment benefiting their future training/education.
  
  
• Application details to apply for the Simplicity Air – Futures Program will be announced in early 2024.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

If you like installing vehicle accessories and repairing air conditioning and heating systems on all types of equipment, then this is the ultimate opportunity! If you also want a feel-good job making an impact on climate change and in a great working environment with a work-life balance, then we have got a place in our company for you.

At Simplicity Air Ltd., we operate in a unique space of repairing as well as installing air conditioning and idle management systems on all types of vehicles, from light-duty work trucks up to the largest pieces of heavy equipment. We are a market leader, providing simple solutions to complex vehicle environmental and climate challenges.

You will have a great feeling knowing that the products you install or repair make a great difference in the day-to-day operation and are also making an impact on climate change targets. You are supported by our elite engineering, manufacturing, and support teams, doing whatever it takes to deliver customer solutions beyond their expectations.

This is the time to take your skillset to the next level. You are well-versed in vehicle electrical systems, know your way around an organized workshop, and have the willingness to learn new skills. You have successfully developed troubleshooting, computer, communication, and interpersonal skills - and you know how to deliver. You are comfortable working independently or in a team environment but always taking a disciplined and forthright approach to problem-solving.

We provide training across our complete product line and offer competitive pay and benefits. A clean driver’s abstract is essential as you will also be required to work on-site as well as in the shop. If you are not looking for an exciting opportunity, then this job isn’t for you.