PLC/Embedded Software Team Lead

ABOUT COOLIT SYSTEMS INC.

Founded in Calgary, Alberta in 2001, CoolIT Systems is the leading Direct Liquid Cooling technology provider for data centers, supercomputers, and desktop computers. We design and manufacture solutions used by the largest tech companies globally.

Recognized as one of “The Americas’ Fastest Growing Companies 2023” by Financial Times and honored with the Deloitte Fast 50 Clean Technology award in 2022, as well as the Deloitte Fast 500 distinction in both 2021 and 2022, CoolIT's rapid growth is capturing global attention.

As demand for generative AI, high performance computing and cloud solutions rapidly expands, there has never been a more exciting time to join our team.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Role:

We are seeking a skilled PLC/Embedded Software Team Lead. Reporting to the Director of Systems Engineering, the PLC/Embedded Software Team Lead will lead a dedicated team of PLC Programmers and Embedded Software Engineers to develop products, specifically Coolant Distribution Units for the datacenter industry, by supervising their design activities, defining the strategy of the group, providing technical guidance and maintaining the quality of design work.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and approve the PLC/Embedded Software design of Coolant Distribution, ensuring adherence to product development processes and project schedules.
• Coordinate with the Electrical, Thermo-Mechanical and Test Engineering to ensure design direction and decisions are aligned.
• Promote a culture of innovation by encouraging the team to explore new technologies, development approaches, and design methodologies.
• Collaborate with Product Management in the definition of the “What” and “Why” of the Product Roadmap and Requirements
• Guide, and hold accountable, your reports for achieving the “How” and “When” of their assigned deliverables
• Provide individual contribution to the PLC product development, as needed.
• Manage team workload, prioritize, and delegate tasks with a focus to technical skill development, career growth, and performance management of the team.
• Define and standardize PLC architectures, software standards, documentation practices, and IT network and cybersecurity requirements.
• Collaborate and build strong relationships with internal & external customers and critical component suppliers to forge a culture of continuous improvement, good quality and best-in-class technology.
• Engage in internal cross-functional initiatives around continuous improvement, process development, and advanced technology.
• Within your team, implement and maintain project management practices aligned with business objectives and processes to improve efficiency and adaptability.
• Provide input on plans for department budgets, organizational team growth and project execution roadmaps.
• Mentor engineers on technical skills, decision-making, and leadership capabilities.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide actionable feedback

WHO YOU ARE:

Basic Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in a similar technical field (electrical engineering, PLC programming, Embedded SW)
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or related field.
• Advanced experience with control strategies (PID, fault handling, redundancy concepts) and robust commissioning practices.
• Industrial communications and networking: RS232/RS485, Modbus, TCP/IP/UDP, and practical troubleshooting across OT networks.
• Awareness of industrial cybersecurity expectations; familiarity with ISA/IEC 62443 concepts preferred. Functional safety awareness (IEC 61508) preferred where safety requirements apply.
• Experience with designs for high volume production for commercial products.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment, with strong engineering execution habits: code/design reviews, regression mindset, sprint planning participation and continuous improvement
• Eng designation or similar professional credentials considered an asset

Skills:

• Soft Skills: Patience, active listening, organization, communication, empathy, and time management.
• Team Leadership & Mentoring: Ability to lead, develop, and motivate engineering teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation.
• Performance Management: Competence in holding reports accountable, providing feedback, and conducting regular performance reviews.
• Collaboration: Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills to engage with internal stakeholders, customers, and suppliers effectively.
• Decision-Making: Demonstrated ability to make data-driven decisions and resolve complex technical challenges.
• Risk Management: Competence in identifying and mitigating project risks.
• Adaptability & Flexibility: Ability to adjust to changing priorities and business needs.
• PLC/ SW Embedded Tools: PLC IDE (CODESYS/Unilogc), Embedded Toolchains & Development Tools (STM32CubeIDE, IAR workbench), OT/Network & Protocol Tools (Wireshark,BACnet).
• Project Management Tools: Experience with project management platforms (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Click-Up, or Microsoft Project).
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

WHY COOLIT?

We strive to be an employer of choice and as such we believe in rewarding our employees with career and development opportunities that will maintain and strengthen our culture while aligning to our vision and values.

We are a company that is full of vibrant, innovative people who love what we do.

Benefits:

• Vacation and flex days, and paid company-wide shutdown during the holiday season.
• Comprehensive benefits including Dental, Drugs, Optical, Paramedical and Health Spending. These costs are covered by CoolIT and are enacted from your first day.
• Dress for your day – in a casual yet professional environment.
• Retention rewards like “The Big Coffee Break” that reward tenure with additional vacation time and a monetary bonus.
• Employee ownership program.
• Company-funded RRSP contributions to support your long-term financial goals.

We thank every candidate in advance, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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