Controls Technician

Role overview

Controls and automation duties

• Install, calibrate, and maintain PLC systems, HMIs, robotics, and electrical control panels.
• Ensure sensors, actuators, motors, and drives function properly in automated production systems.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, electronic, and control-system malfunctions using multimeters, oscilloscopes, and PLC software such as Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or Omron.
• Modify and optimize PLC ladder logic, structured text, or function block programming and assist with robot programming.
• Install and troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electronic equipment components.
• Assist with control-solution design and prepare data specifications, operator manuals, and acceptance test plans.

Production support and improvement

• Perform scheduled inspections and preventive maintenance to prevent equipment failures.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and third-party vendors on process improvements, equipment integration, and communication projects.
• Respond to breakdowns to minimize production downtime and train operators on basic control-system functions.
• Train and guide CET apprentices and support customer satisfaction and zero-defect objectives.

Documentation and compliance

• Maintain logs of maintenance activities, modifications, and system changes; update electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and standard operating procedures.
• Follow customer-specific requirements, quality systems, health and safety, environmental, and security requirements.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area and follow safe operating procedures and protective-equipment requirements.
• Attend relevant training and perform other reasonable duties assigned by management.

Education and experience

• Degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering or Electro-Mechanical Engineering.
• At least three years of experience in electrical or controls design and PLC/HMI programming, vision systems, or robot programming and troubleshooting, including debugging, testing, and commissioning.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Certified Electrician qualification is an asset.

Compensation

• Compensation range is $40–$48 per hour.

Business context

Work environment

• The role supports production in a manufacturing environment that may involve varying noise and temperatures.

Employment type

• Worker type is regular/permanent.