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About Us

At Atlantic Packaging, every box tells a story and yours begins here. As a proudly Canadian‑owned company with over 80 years of excellence in the corrugated packaging industry, we operate across North America (Ontario, Quebec, and the United States). We are committed to sustainability, customer excellence, and community impact. Since 1945, we’ve supported local jobs and built a legacy of trust with our clients and team members. At Atlantic, your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your work makes a real impact.

The Prospect

The Automation Controls Engineering Specialist will provide controls‑related engineering support for two of the West Side Atlantic plants. The role is a full‑time day position with the possibility of emergency support for our 24/5 operations. Work will rotate between the Hannon and Mississauga plants.

What You’ll Do

- Act as subject expert in diagnostics for complex issues that cannot be solved by our internal electricians (50% of the time).
- Provide technical support when a machine is down – top priority (24/5).
- Understand and program PLCs (Siemens S7 or Allen Bradley RSLogix) and program SCADA or Python.
- Configure and troubleshoot Variable Frequency Drives (VFD).
- Provide cross training to electricians when time permits and during debugging of complex problems.
- Back‑up PLC, SCADA, HMIs, and drives.
- Obtain missing files for assets from OEMs (programs, schematics, parts lists, manuals) and maintain over 50 engineering software packages on controls engineering laptops.
- Ensure engineering laptops can connect to various devices (drives, PLCs, HMIs), mainly Allen Bradley and Siemens.
- Provide training to electricians when time permits.

What You Bring

- Technologist, engineer,



or electrician with 8 years of OEM machine building experience required.
- For technologists or engineers: minimum 5 years of OEM machine building experience, preferably PLC/SCADA programming, VFD configuration, electrical control system integration, and commissioning complex automation/robotics systems with Allen Bradley and Siemens PLCs, SCADA/HMIs.
- For electricians: minimum 8 years of OEM machine building experience with the same technical background. Candidates with hands‑on controls programming and PLC/drive integration are preferred.

Preferred Experience (if Applicable)

Hardware and Software Experience

- Experience with PLC/SCADA programming, PLC/drive integration, and commissioning complex automation/robotic systems with Allen Bradley and Siemens PLCs and SCADA/HMIs.

PLCs (Allen Bradley) Hardware / Software / Communication

- Hardware: SLC 500 Series, SLC 501, SLC 503, SLC 504, MICROLOGIX 1400, MICROLOGIX 1500, CompactLogix, ControlLogix, GuardLogix.
- Software: RSLogix 500, Studio 5000 Standard.
- Communications: RSNetworx, RSLinx.

PLCs (Siemens) Hardware / Software / Communication

- Hardware: SIMATIC S7‑300, SIMATIC S7‑400, SIMATIC S7‑1200, SIMATIC S7‑1500.
- Software: STEP 7‑Micro/WIN, SIMATIC STEP 7 Professional (TIA Portal).
- Communications: PROFIBUS DP, PROFINET, MPI/PPI.

Drives

- Lenze: 8200, 9300, 9400, i950.
- Allen Bradley: Power Flex 4, 40, 520, 750.
- Communications:



Lenze – CAN/RS232/Profibus; Siemens – Profinet/Profibus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

- Understand or be trained on PLC software logic, program PLCs (Siemens S7 or AB RSLogix), and program SCADA or Python.
- Understand PLC/drive system integration and communication protocols.
- Configure, set up, and troubleshoot VFDs.
- Diagnose complex automation/robotics systems using electrical meters, PLC software, and SCADA.

What We Offer

- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage (dependents included).
- Teamwork‑focused culture with sustainability initiatives and social events.
- A culture of appreciation through a point‑based recognition program.
- Opportunities for advancement and internal movement.
- Education assistance for continuous skill development.
- Academic scholarships for employees’ children.
- Safety equipment and PPE support program.
- Retirement savings and wellness initiatives.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Inclusion and Accessibility

Atlantic Packaging is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible, and respectful environment for all candidates. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team—we’re here to support you.

We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in joining Atlantic Packaging. While we appreciate the time and effort invested, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please Note

Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal and background check. Details will be provided through the application process.

Hiring Range: $90,300 – $112,900 per year. A candidate’s experience and knowledge may be factored into the pay for this position. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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📌 Specialist, Automation Controls Engineering (Mississauga)
🏢 Atlantic Packaging Products
📍 Mississauga