HVAC Controls Technician

BrainBox AI

BrainBox AI

Montreal, QC, Canada
Posted on Aug 20, 2025

BrainBox AI utilizes self-adapted artificial intelligence technology to proactively optimize the energy consumption of one of the largest climate change contributors: Buildings.

Our AI engine supports a self-operating building that requires no human intervention. Using deep learning, cloud-based computing, and our proprietary process, our solution autonomously optimizes existing Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) control systems for maximum impact on energy consumption.

We’re here to make a difference for the climate and that difference requires a particular set of skills. An exciting opportunity awaits the right candidate to join a fast-growing Artificial Intelligence company for the position of HVAC Controls Technician. Are you fascinated in leveraging AI to gain insight in the behaviour of buildings? You will be part of the team that develops, designs, and supports hardware products to implement BrainBox AI solutions in buildings. Up for the challenge? You should be well versed with HVAC control, lighting, and refrigeration systems. Familiar with designing, testing, documenting, and implementing HVAC control and IoT solutions. As well, a bonus if you work in Linux and code in python. Important to be open to share your experience and knowledge. We want our employees to have an open mind and to want to enrich their minds; be curious and always experiment!

Your primary objective is to support the hardware team in designing, configuring, testing, delivering, and maintaining hardware products, whether being newly installed or already deployed in the field.

What you will do

  • Design, develop, and test control programs and sequences for IoT devices and control systems
  • Remotely implement, support, troubleshoot, test, and commission IoT devices, HVAC control, lighting, and refrigeration systems
  • Collaborate with development and algorithm teams to integrate with control systems IoT devices
  • Perform analytical testing (QA/QC) for new product validation, stability, and release.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to control systems and IoT devices
  • Stay updated with the latest advancements in IoT technologies and control systems
  • Continue to enhance documentation of test procedures and results, step by step guides, product reviews

What you will need to be successful

  • Diploma in mechanical, electrical, or building environments engineering technology or equivalent trade/field experience
  • 3-5 years of experience with building automation and HVAC control system, preferably in the IoT domain.
  • Experience with cloud platforms and services (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
  • Experienced with BMS software, programming, and hardware (Distech, Schneider Electric, Delta Controls, other, etc…)
  • In-depth knowledge of building automation systems, HVAC and mechanical systems, electrical, refrigeration, and building operations
  • Experience with commissioning building HVAC automation controls and systems
  • Experience with building management system protocols like, BACnet, Modbus, Lonworks
  • Strong level of experience with Unix/Linux OS
  • Experience navigating, programming, executing commands and scripts in various Linux environments
  • Strong IT and networking understanding, configuration, and architecture
  • Strong organizational and communication skills, collaborating with multiple departments
  • Hands-on experience with electronics, testing equipment, and circuitry
  • Experienced building controls panels, wiring, terminations, and working with tools
  • Familiar with python programming language
  • Familiarity with MQTT and APIs, such as RESTful and Node Red
  • Tridium Niagara 4 certified is an asset

Language Requirements

  • French-English bilingualism is required.
  • In addition to fluency in French, successful candidates must have full professional proficiency in English in order to support and collaborate with English-speaking clients, colleagues and/or various stakeholders.

Why Work at BrainBox AI

  • Make a significant impact on the world - join the fight against climate change
  • Be a part of a revolutionary technology movement
  • Be an AI coach
  • Collaborate with innovative, out-of-the-(Brain)box thinkers in a fast-paced environment
  • Work with amazing people who truly have a passion in the work they do

At BrainBox AI, we are committed to providing an inclusive work environment. We value the diversity of our team, and we strongly believe in the power of people. We foster a safe space for our employees to thrive regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, and religion.