Control and Automation Student

Posted Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Who We Are:

Price Industries Limited, North America’s leading manufacturer and distributor of air distribution products ( ). The founding principles of Price have never changed – business integrity, first-class service, innovation and a commitment to people. Our dependable quality, reliable delivery, and knowledgeable follow-up service have made Price a market leader in supplying air distribution, critical controls, and noise control products.

After more than 60 years, Price remains a privately held family company with a deep heritage and commitment to innovation and service. Our long-standing vision, values, and the Price way of doing business are the cornerstones of our success.

We are a dynamic, progressive and innovative organization looking for new talent in our growing Winnipeg manufacturing facility. If you thrive on new challenges, and working in a friendly, team-driven environment, you should consider the following opportunity.

What You Can Expect

• Personal and Professional Development - We are committed to helping you reach your potential through training and education.
• Community Involvement - Generously supporting health, charities, youth, and education opportunities is our passion, and you’re invited to be a part of that.
• Our convenient Price Café offers free Tea and Coffee.

Location: On Site Winnipeg, MB
Reporting To: Research & Development Engineering Lead, Control & Automation

Price Industries is seeking a Control and Automation Student to support laboratory operations and R&D testing initiatives. This role will assist with instrumentation calibration, test setup, data acquisition, and automation related projects within the HVAC research laboratory.

The position provides hands on exposure to automation systems, testing infrastructure, and engineering development activities while supporting the R&D team in maintaining efficient and accurate testing environments

The successful candidate's responsibilities will include:

Assist with setting up and dismantling performance tests for HVAC products

Analyze test data and assist with identifying potential design improvements

Support engineering teams with test execution and field support testing

Maintain and calibrate testing instruments for pressure, airflow, and temperature measurements

Design and build custom test fixtures for R&D projects

Research and apply industry testing standards to laboratory experiments

Develop and document laboratory procedures to standardize testing workflows

Assist with upgrades to laboratory infrastructure and data acquisition systems

Troubleshoot testing anomalies and support test system improvements

Generate catalogue performance data and support reporting activities

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

Foundational knowledge of control and automation principles

Understanding of HVAC variables such as airflow, velocity, humidity, and power

Basic familiarity with LabVIEW for data acquisition and instrumentation control

Ability to interpret technical standards and documentation

Hands on experience using tools and building test setups is an asset

Self motivated with the ability to take initiative

Highly organized with strong attention to detail

Collaborative and able to communicate effectively with team members

Adaptable to changing priorities within a research environment

Interest in automation systems and engineering development

Currently enrolled in a Control and Automation Engineering or Technology program

Price Industries Limited hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including all genders, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation and all groups protected by the Human Rights Code. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations throughout the selection process and while working  you require support applying online because you are a person with a disability, please contact us

We appreciate the interest shown by all applicants, however only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.