Distech Controls’ success and reputation are fueled by our world-class team of employees. We look for qualified individuals who are striving to succeed and that wish to actively contribute to our continued growth. Distech Controls values its team members and offers them a modern, motivating work environment, and competitive salaries and benefits.

Who is Distech Controls?

Distech Controls is a Canadian-based company located in Brossard, on the South Shore of Montreal (QC), with a European headquarter in Brignais (Lyon), France. We are proud to be part of the Acuity Brands’ family since 2015. Our mission is to connect people with intelligent building solutions for better health, better space, better efficiencies through our forward-thinking technologies and services. Our passion for innovation, quality and sustainability guides our business on a daily basis, as we light the way to a brilliant, productive and connected world.

Why Work for Distech Controls?

Innovative driven company Dynamic workplace Open minded company Fast-paced company Modern work environment designed for our employees Indoor and outdoor bistro areas, lounges, coffee stations

DCI - Distech Controls Inc. (North American headquarter)

Continuous professional development program Extensive benefits, including annual performance bonus, group insurance and retirement plan 5 floating days and 3 weeks’ vacation (prorated) from year one’ Reward programs LEED-Certified building Foosball and ping-pong tables Situated near quartier Dix30 On-site gym Daily fresh fruit Hot and cold beverages stations Accessible transportation services including OPUS card reader onsite Deep frozen meal prepared by culinary chefs Rewards program

 

Job Summary

We are seeking a passionate and experienced PLM Specialist to join our Product Life Cycle team at Distech Controls, a leading provider of innovative building management solutions.

Your mission: evaluate, recommend, and deploy a PLM solution tailored to the company's needs. This includes conducting an in-depth benchmark of available solutions on the market, analyzing stakeholder requirements, and translating these needs into functional specifications.

You will ensure the deployment of the solution across all impacted departments and support end-users through training and tailored assistance to ensure effective adoption.

You will also identify new features or optimizations based on the company's and market's evolving needs.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions) Analyze business needs of Distech stakeholders and translate them into technical functional specifications. Lead a collaborative approach to select the best technological solution and integration partner. Participate in the setup of a project structure, including internal and external teams, to ensure the effective deployment of the chosen solution. Validate the implementation of requirements in the PLM solution. PLM solution configuration and customization: Configure and customize the selected PLM solution to meet identified needs. Ensure the efficient commissioning of the solution. Technology monitoring and innovation: Conduct technology monitoring activities on PLM solutions and best practices. User support and change management. Train and support end-users to ensure optimal adoption. Provide continuous user support post-deployment. Collaborate with subcontractors to ensure optimal use of the PLM, granting them access to the latest manufacturing files and other required documents while ensuring smooth information sharing. Develop technical and functional documents (guides, user manuals, architecture documents). Participate in operational maintenance of the system. Collaboration with Distech Controls internal teams (R&D, PLC, Product, Supply Chain, etc.): Work closely with internal teams to ensure product data consistency from design to production. Monitor product changes in the PLM system throughout their lifecycle. Organize and facilitate workshops and working groups with various stakeholders. Define and implement interdepartmental collaboration processes. Work with the Data Manager to ensure compliance of incoming data with defined standards. Skills and Minimum Experience Required Expertise in the principles of design and development of complex electronic and mechanical products, from industrialization to design, including lifecycle management. 5-10 years' experience in a similar role. Team collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse team profiles. Collaborative work and project management skills, including facilitating workshops, coordinating activities among stakeholders, and familiarity with one or more project management methods (Agile, V-model, etc.). Proven experience and demonstrated skills in deploying management systems such as ERP, PLM, CRM, or similar systems. Proficiency in at least one PLM software: Windchill (PTC), Enovia (Dassault Systems), Teamcenter/Solid Edge (Siemens). Autonomy, rigor, open-mindedness, strong interpersonal skills, analytical thinking, and teamwork capabilities. Bilingual French and English: To serve clients and external service providers across Canada and USA.

Distech Controls Inc. is owned by Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc., which is located in the United States. These companies share a global recruitment system on which the data you provide will be stored, and which will be subject to the laws of the United States of America.