Controls Designer
- Waterloo, ON, Canada
$40 to $53 CAD / hour · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $40 to $53 CAD / hour
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- 3-5+ years of controls engineering, automation engineering, or related experience.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Title: Controls Designer
Location: Waterloo, ON - 5x onsite per week
Duration: Permanent, fulltime
Pay range: $40-$53 per hour + Bonus
Vacancy Status:
This posting is for a currently vacant role, and the successful candidate will be hired into an existing open position
Job Description:
Our client is seeking a Controls Designer to design, program, commission, and support custom automated machinery from concept through implementation. This role involves PLC/HMI programming, machine commissioning, troubleshooting, and customer-site support. Approximately 10-20% travel is required throughout Canada and the United States (approx. 2x per year for 2 week durations)
Key Responsibilities
- Program and configure automated machinery using PLCs, HMIs, motion controls, and automation technologies.
- Test, troubleshoot, and debug machinery during assembly, startup, and commissioning.
- Collaborate with engineers, electricians, and machine builders to ensure equipment performs as designed.
- Install, commission, and support equipment at customer sites.
- Train customers on machine operation and maintain project documentation.
Must-Have Requirements:
- 3-5+ years of controls engineering, automation engineering, or related experience.
- Experience designing and programming custom automated machinery from concept through commissioning.
- Strong PLC and HMI programming experience, preferably with Allen-Bradley and/or Omron.
- Experience owning automation projects throughout the full machine lifecycle.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout North America.
Nice-to-Have Skills:
- Experience with robotics and machine vision systems.
- Experience wiring control panels and automated equipment.
- Experience programming servo/motion control systems.
- Experience implementing industrial communication networks.
- Experience with C++, VB, .NET, or database development.
- Experience mentoring junior engineers or technicians.
Artificial intelligence tools are used to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Controls Designer will design, program, commission, and support custom automated machinery from concept through implementation. Responsibilities include collaborating with engineering teams, troubleshooting equipment, and providing on-site support for customers.
Requirements
Candidates must have 3-5+ years of experience in controls or automation engineering with strong PLC and HMI programming skills. A valid driver's license and the ability to travel throughout North America are required.
Skills
- PLC Programming
- HMI Programming
- Automation Engineering
- Machine Commissioning
- Troubleshooting
- Allen-Bradley
- Omron
- Motion Controls
- Robotics
- Machine Vision
- Control Panel Wiring
- Servo Systems
- Industrial Communication Networks
- C++
- VB
- .NET
Benefits
- Bonus
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Engineering
- Manufacturing
- Technology
Keywords
- Controls Designer
- PLC
- HMI
- Automation
- Allen-Bradley
- Omron
- Motion Controls
- Commissioning
- Troubleshooting
- Robotics
- Machine Vision
- Control Panels
- Servo
- Industrial Communication
- C++
- VB
- .NET
- Database Development
- Engineering
- Manufacturing