Senior Electrical & Control Systems Engineer

BT Imaging is the original inventor and world’s leading manufacturer of luminescence inspection tools for the solar photovoltaic industry. Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, BT Imaging develops and manufactures high-performance photoluminescence imaging systems used by solar cell manufacturers, researchers, and equipment makers worldwide. Our innovative optical and imaging solutions are deployed by top-tier solar manufacturers and research institutions around the world and is routinely deployed to optimize production, improve quality control, and accelerate innovation in solar energy. With a focus on precision engineering, data analytics, and sustainability, BT Imaging is at the forefront of enabling the global transition to clean energy.

Job Description:

BT Imaging is seeking a highly skilled Senior Electrical and Control Systems Engineer to join our growing Technology team. In this role, you will lead the delivery and project management of electrical, control, and automation engineering work for advanced hardware products. You will collaborate cross-functionally with mechanical, software, and product teams to design, implement, and validate complex systems used in high-precision imaging and manufacturing environments.

This position is ideal for an engineer who is hands-on, detail-oriented, and experienced with the full lifecycle of hardware product development—from concept and design through commissioning and integration.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and execute electrical and control system design activities for hardware product development, with a specialization in 2 or more of the numbered design/development categories listed below:

Conduct calibration and assembly of in-house made high-precision power supply units

Evaluate electrical design and thermal management in existing power supply hardware

Lead electrical and PCB design changes and deliver prototype iterations for improved power supply hardware to enable market-leading specifications for voltage and current control and sensing.

Design PCB schematics and layouts using KiCAD, including component selection and review for manufacturability.

(2) Wiring & Electrical Design:

Design electrical schematics and control architectures using SolidWorks Electrical including one-line diagram / schematic design, BOM generation, electrical documentation & version control.

Evaluate application requirements and select appropriate hardware components

(3) Control Systems & PLC:

Program, test, and deploy control logic (structured text) using Keyence and/or Beckhoff PLCs (TwinCAT environment) for HMI, SCADA and Safety systems.

Develop QC and test protocols for PLC / control systems to enable rapid field testing and deployment

Support system start-up, automation and hardware troubleshooting, and validation during pre-production phases.

Modify existing electrical and control systems to support hardware changes and upgrades for existing machine vision imaging products

Project manage engineering deliverables, schedules, risks, and documentation for assigned work packages.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate electrical, mechanical, and software components.

Ensure compliance with relevant electrical and safety standards, and best engineering practices.

Develop, maintain, and review engineering documentation, test plans, and reports.

Support technology and product development teams for other tasks as required (e.g. hardware communication, root cause analysis and cost down efforts)

- Lead and execute electrical and control system design activities for hardware product development,



with a specialization in 2 or more of the numbered design/development categories listed below:

- (1) Power Electronics Design:

- Conduct calibration and assembly of in-house made high-precision power supply units

- Evaluate electrical design and thermal management in existing power supply hardware

- Lead electrical and PCB design changes and deliver prototype iterations for improved power supply hardware to enable market-leading specifications for voltage and current control and sensing.

- Design PCB schematics and layouts using KiCAD, including component selection and review for manufacturability.

- (2) Wiring & Electrical Design:

- Design electrical schematics and control architectures using SolidWorks Electrical including one-line diagram / schematic design, BOM generation, electrical documentation & version control.

- Evaluate application requirements and select appropriate hardware components

- (3) Control Systems & PLC:

- Program, test, and deploy control logic (structured text) using Keyence and/or Beckhoff PLCs (TwinCAT environment) for HMI, SCADA and Safety systems.

- Develop QC and test protocols for PLC / control systems to enable rapid field testing and deployment

- Support system start-up, automation and hardware troubleshooting, and validation during pre-production phases.

- Modify existing electrical and control systems to support hardware changes and upgrades for existing machine vision imaging products

- Project manage engineering deliverables, schedules, risks, and documentation for assigned work packages.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate electrical, mechanical, and software components.

- Ensure compliance with relevant electrical and safety standards, and best engineering practices.

- Develop, maintain, and review engineering documentation, test plans, and reports.

- Support technology and product development teams for other tasks as required (e.g. hardware communication, root cause analysis and cost down efforts)

Essential Qualifications

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
- At least 5+ years experience delivering and project-managing electrical and control systems projects for hardware products.
- Must be familiar with industrial sensors, motion systems, imaging systems, or high-precision instrumentation.
- Strong hands-on experience with at least 2 of the following:
- SolidWorks Electrical (schematic design & control architecture)
- Beckhoff (TwinCAT 2/3) and/or Keyence PLC programming
- PCB design (KiCAD or other)

- Demonstrated ability to work in multidisciplinary engineering environments.
- Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and system-integration skills.
- Strong communication and documentation abilities.
- Able to work independently
- Must work in the office (not a remote role)

Desirable

- Experience with machine vision, imaging systems, laser systems, source measurement units, cameras, motorized stages or electrical metrology applications is highly preferred.
- Experience with LabVIEW for test automation and data acquisition is advantageous.
- Programming capability in Python, C++, Rust for toolchain automation, test systems, or embedded software is advantageous




- Ability to communicate in spoken/written Mandarin is advantageous, but not required.

About BTi:

BT Imaging is the original inventor and world’s leading manufacturer of luminescence inspection tools for the solar photovoltaic industry. Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, BT Imaging develops and manufactures high-performance photoluminescence imaging systems used by solar cell manufacturers, researchers, and equipment makers worldwide. Our cutting-edge optical and imaging solutions are deployed by top-tier solar manufacturers and research institutions around the world and is routinely deployed to optimize production, improve quality control, and accelerate innovation in solar energy. With a focus on precision engineering, data analytics, and sustainability, BT Imaging is at the forefront of enabling the global transition to clean energy.

Job Description:

BT Imaging is seeking a highly skilled Senior Electrical and Control Systems Engineer to join our growing Technology team. In this role, you will lead the delivery and project management of electrical, control, and automation engineering work for advanced hardware products. You will collaborate cross-functionally with mechanical, software, and product teams to design, implement, and validate complex systems used in high-precision imaging and manufacturing environments.

This position is ideal for an engineer who is hands-on, detail-oriented, and experienced with the full lifecycle of hardware product development—from concept and design through commissioning and integration.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and execute electrical and control system design activities for hardware product development, with a specialization in 2 or more of the numbered design/development categories listed below:

Conduct calibration and assembly of in-house made high-precision power supply units

Evaluate electrical design and thermal management in existing power supply hardware

Lead electrical and PCB design changes and deliver prototype iterations for improved power supply hardware to enable market-leading specifications for voltage and current control and sensing.

Design PCB schematics and layouts using KiCAD, including component selection and review for manufacturability.

(2) Wiring & Electrical Design:

Design electrical schematics and control architectures using SolidWorks Electrical including one-line diagram / schematic design, BOM generation, electrical documentation & version control.

Evaluate application requirements and select appropriate hardware components

(3) Control Systems & PLC:

Program, test, and deploy control logic (structured text) using Keyence and/or Beckhoff PLCs (TwinCAT environment) for HMI, SCADA and Safety systems.

Develop QC and test protocols for PLC / control systems to enable rapid field testing and deployment

Support system start-up, automation and hardware troubleshooting, and validation during pre-production phases.

Modify existing electrical and control systems to support hardware changes and upgrades for existing machine vision imaging products

Project manage engineering deliverables, schedules, risks, and documentation for assigned work packages.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate electrical, mechanical, and software components.

Ensure compliance with relevant electrical and safety standards, and best engineering practices.

Develop, maintain, and review engineering documentation, test plans, and reports.

Support technology and product development teams for other tasks as required (e.g. hardware communication, root cause analysis and cost down efforts)

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📌 Senior Electrical & Control Systems Engineer (Waterloo)
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