Controls Engineer
- ON, Canada
- Essex, ON, Canada
Pay - $90-$100K · Full-time
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- Pay
- Pay - $90-$100K
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- 5–7 years of controls engineering experience, preferably in automotive manufacturing.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Pay - $90-$100K
Key Responsibilities
- Design, program, integrate, and commission PLC-based control systems and automation equipment.
- Troubleshoot and maintain PLCs, robots, vision systems, sensors, 24V wiring, and manufacturing equipment.
- Support equipment diagnostics, repairs, and commissioning to minimize downtime.
- Standardize control platforms and implement improvements to increase productivity and system reliability.
- Analyze system performance and identify opportunities for process improvement.
- Ensure control systems meet IATF 16949, ISO 14001, OSHA, and company safety requirements.
- Work collaboratively with production, maintenance, engineering, and other departments.
- Promote continuous improvement, teamwork, safety, and a clean, organized work environment.
- Ensure suppliers and team members follow required safety procedures.
- Perform other duties as required.
- Bachelor's degree or Technologist Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or a related field.
- 5–7 years of controls engineering experience, preferably in automotive manufacturing.
- Proficiency with Siemens TIA Portal and Allen-Bradley PLC platforms.
- Experience programming and troubleshooting industrial robots; Rokae experience is preferred.
- Hands-on knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and industrial automation systems.
- Strong troubleshooting, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Willingness to work weekday and weekend overtime as required.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Design, program, integrate, commission, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC-based control systems, robots, and other manufacturing automation equipment. Improve productivity and reliability, support production and maintenance teams, and ensure compliance with applicable quality, environmental, and safety requirements.
Requirements
A bachelor's degree or technologist diploma in electrical engineering, automation, or a related field is required, along with 5–7 years of controls engineering experience, preferably in automotive manufacturing. Candidates should be proficient with Siemens TIA Portal and Allen-Bradley PLCs, have industrial robot and automation experience, and be willing to work weekday and weekend overtime as needed.
Skills
- PLC Programming
- Siemens TIA Portal
- Allen-Bradley PLCs
- Industrial Robotics
- Troubleshooting
- Automation Systems
- System Commissioning
- Vision Systems
- Sensors
- Hydraulics
- Pneumatics
- Electrical Wiring
- Process Improvement
- Equipment Maintenance
- Teamwork
- Safety Compliance
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Keywords
- Controls Engineering
- Automotive Manufacturing
- PLC-Based Control Systems
- PLC Programming
- Siemens TIA Portal
- Allen-Bradley
- Industrial Robots
- Rokae
- Automation Equipment
- System Integration
- Commissioning
- Troubleshooting
- Vision Systems
- Sensors
- 24V Wiring
- Hydraulics
- Pneumatics
- Equipment Diagnostics
- Preventive Maintenance
- Process Improvement
- System Reliability
- IATF 16949
- ISO 14001
- OSHA
- Continuous Improvement
- Manufacturing Equipment