Lead Control Engineer

This position reports to: Senior Engineering Manager

Your Role And Responsibilities In this role, you will have the opportunity to act as the technical lead for all engineering activities in assignments. Each day, you will ensure that the activities related to engineering disciplines within the team and project are executed in an efficient and cost-effective manner. You will also showcase your expertise by providing technical support to commissioning and start‑up activities.

The work model for the role is: Hybrid

This role is contributing to the Metals and Power Conversion business – High Power Rectifier product and will be based in Montreal, Canada.

Acting as a role model in applying design thinking or design for excellence concepts in projects, including modelling, prototyping, simulation, and calculations.

Leading, supervising, and coordinating teams (5‑10 members) in all engineering disciplines (both in‑house and outsourced).

Serving as a specialist in the application of advanced concepts and methods.

Technical support to sales team during bidding phase by analyzing technical risk and providing engineering estimate.

Collaborating on project installation, commissioning, and site activities, to clarify potential issues or provide solutions to rectify the engineering errors.

You will join a dynamic, high‑performing team, where you will be able to thrive.

Qualifications For The Role

You are highly skilled with electrical control engineering design tools (Autocad, Zuken E3 is a plus).

You are highly skilled with PLC and HMI programming (AC800PEC, Allen Bradley).

You bring minimum 12 years of experience in the electrical field (Control Cabinets, Medium Voltage SWGR, Transformers, knowledge of High Power Rectifiers is an advantage).

You have demonstrated experience of leading a team of engineers while ensuring engineering excellence through collaborative environments and process improvement.

Degree in Electrical Engineering.

Member of OIQ.

You are at ease communicating in English and French. French is required. English is also required to communicate with customers outside Quebec on a regular basis.

You are able to travel to our customers site occasionally in Canada and USA (10‑15%).

Why ABB? We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.

Employment Equity & Inclusion Statement (Canada) ABB values the dedication, commitment, and expertise of all our employees. As an Employment Equity Employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We actively support the principles of the Employment Equity Act and strive to build a workforce that reflects Canada’s diversity, including:

Women

Indigenous Peoples

Members of visible minorities

Persons with disabilities

ABB is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, we encourage you to let us know.

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