Systems engineer

Montréal, Qc hybrid Until 9/29/2026 5+ years exp First posted July 31, 2026 Last posted July 31, 2026
Job description
Transtex develops and manufactures leading-edge aerodynamic solutions that help semi-trailer fleets significantly reduce fuel consumption and emissions. Based in Montreal and operating across North America, we have been driving more sustainable transportation for over twenty years.

Job Summary

    We are looking for a Controls Systems Engineer to design and maintain the control logic for our APU systems, which provide electric HVAC and battery management for commercial vehicles without idling the engine.

Key Responsibilities

  • Developing and maintaining control logic for existing and new APU products
  • Building and maintaining simulation models of the APU for virtual testing
  • Participating in defining control specifications and requirements with the multi-disciplinary team
  • Performing hardware-in-the-loop testing and validation on actual APU units
  • Generating code from Stateflow models and carrying out verification and validation
  • Contributing to troubleshooting of system-level issues
  • Evaluating component alternatives during product development
  • Supporting prototyping efforts with control logic integration
  • Calibrating control parameters based on test data
  • Documenting control logic, state machines, and calibration parameters
  • Developing and maintaining automated test benches for validation
  • Conducting root cause analysis on system-level failures
  • Optimizing control strategies for energy efficiency

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Physics
  • At least 5 years of relevant experience in control systems or embedded applications
  • Basic knowledge of MATLAB, Simulink, and Stateflow
  • Ability to leverage AI tools to enhance and support engineering work

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with hardware-in-the-loop testing
  • Familiarity with CAN bus communication protocols
  • Knowledge of battery management systems or energy storage systems
  • Experience in automotive or commercial vehicle applications
  • Experience with thermal modeling
  • Familiarity with diagnostic trouble code standards (e.g., OBD or J1939)
  • Experience developing automated test benches
Transtex is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.
About this role

Summary

Design, test, and optimize control logic for APU systems in commercial vehicles

Job title

Systems engineer

Experience level

5+ years

Minimum experience

5+ years exp

Industry

manufacturing

Location requirements

On-site in Montréal, with no remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

MATLABSimulinkStateflowcontrol logiccalibration

Preferred skills

hardware-in-the-loop testingCAN busbattery managementautomotive applicationsthermal modeling

Specializations

control systemsembedded applicationssimulation modelshardware-in-the-loopenergy efficiency
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Montreal, QC, Canada

On-site City