At a Glance
- Tasks: Create custom PLC programs for unique industrial machines and lead testing and commissioning.
- Company: Innovative manufacturer of large-scale industrial equipment with a focus on automation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary starting at $115,000 CAD, mentorship opportunities, and career growth.
- Other info: Opportunity to mentor junior engineers and work on one-of-a-kind projects.
- Why this job: Join a team where you can innovate and shape the future of automation engineering.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in PLC programming, strong Allen-Bradley experience, and an engineering degree or equivalent.
The predicted salary is between 115000 - 115000 $ per year.
Our client is a vertically integrated designer and manufacturer of large-scale, custom industrial equipment for the heavy manufacturing sector, handling everything from mechanical and electrical engineering to PLC programming and assembly in-house. They're looking for a Senior Automation Engineer to join a growing electrical engineering team as they invest further in their controls capabilities.
Your Role: Every project here is custom, there's no off-the-shelf system to plug in and go. As Senior Automation Engineer, you'll write PLC programs from scratch for large, one-of-a-kind machines, then see them through testing and on-site commissioning, acting as the team's go-to controls expert on projects that will genuinely challenge you.
What You'll Do:
- Program and debug PLC logic (ladder logic and structured text) on Allen-Bradley platforms for custom equipment builds
- Write structured, well-documented, reusable code, largely from scratch given the custom nature of each project
- Configure and start up motion control systems, including servo drives and VFD motors
- Test and commission machines prior to shipment, and troubleshoot electrical/mechanical issues during testing and installation
- Travel occasionally (roughly 10% or less) for on-site commissioning and customer training
- Maintain accurate testing records, specifications, and design documentation
- Act as a liaison between mechanical engineering, testing, and the electrical design team
- Provide informal mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers
What You'll Bring:
- 5+ years of hands-on PLC programming / controls engineering experience
- Strong experience with Allen-Bradley PLC platforms (RSLogix 5000/500); HMI programming a plus
- Proven ability to write controls code from scratch for custom equipment, not just modify or maintain existing programs
- Experience with motion control systems: servo drives, VFD motors, and device networking
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics; comfortable using AutoCAD Electrical to update drawings
- Engineering degree, technical diploma, or equivalent hands-on experience in electrical/controls
- Must be legally authorized to work in Canada (Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or equivalent) without the need for employer-sponsored work permit support
Why Join? This is a rare chance to do genuinely from-scratch controls engineering, not templated logic inherited from someone else, on equipment builds that are one-of-a-kind every time. The company is investing heavily in its controls and automation capabilities as it grows, giving you real visibility and room to shape how the team's technical practices evolve. You'll also mentor other engineers along the way, building your leadership profile alongside your technical one.
Senior Automation Engineer in Toronto employer: Waterstone Human capital
As a growing, founder-led manufacturer in Cambridge, ON, we pride ourselves on fostering a hands-on work culture that values skilled tradespeople and encourages innovation. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our investment in in-house production capabilities and the opportunity for you to take ownership of critical equipment and facilities management tasks. Join us to be part of a close-knit team where your contributions directly impact our success and where you can build a long-term career with meaningful responsibilities.
