Controls Engineer

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Develop automation solutions and PLC/HMI applications; create control architecture and software.
• Own controls work from concept through commissioning and customer acceptance.
• Integrate networks, robotics, servo systems, VFDs, vision systems, safety systems, and related hardware.
• Maintain specifications, I/O lists, network documentation, software standards, and operating sequences.
• Review customer and vendor requirements; support electrical schematics, panel layouts, component selection, and power distribution design.
• Conduct FAT, SAT, startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting; support production and resolve integration issues.
• Collaborate across project teams and customers, improve standards, and provide technical support.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of controls engineering experience in industrial automation, packaging machinery, manufacturing, or system integration.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Strong PLC programming experience with Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens; HMI experience with FactoryTalk, Ignition, WinCC, or similar.
• Experience with industrial networks, system integration, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of schematics, control panel design, power distribution, and North American electrical and machine safety standards.
• Robotics, servo systems, VFDs, machine safety, and instrumentation experience is preferred.
• AutoCAD Electrical or similar familiarity; P.Eng. is an asset but not required.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and technical documentation skills.

Compensation and benefits

• Base salary is CAD $100,000–$125,000; no salary cadence is specified.
• Benefits include medical and dental coverage, paid time off, and a retirement savings plan with company match.

Travel

• The role requires approximately 20–30% travel, primarily to customer sites in the United States, with occasional international travel.