Controls Engineer / PLC Programmer

Descon has been providing integrated packaging solutions for the food and beverage industries since 1993. We specialize in effective systems using great products and innovative solutions with experience handling complex containers, utilizing the latest technology. From start to finish, we guide our clients through implementing an integrated packaging solution.

Leveraging the collective expertise and resources of our parent company, Pacteon Group, Descon designs and builds premium processing & packaging equipment for leading global brands in soda, bottled water, beer, frozen food, bread, energy drinks, and other RTD (Ready-to-Drink) industries. Descon’s conveyors and equipment are backed with the Pacteon Promise:

We Make It Right!

Our highly responsive and team-oriented team consists of approximately 115 employees who are focused, capable, and passionate about what they do. We are a growing company offering career opportunities to advance and grow. We’re always looking for qualified, agile, and passionate people to join our team. If you thrive on solving problems and can tackle challenges head-on, we want to hear from you.

Due to sustained growth, we are currently looking for a

Controls Engineer / PLC Programmer to join our team! This position is a key role in our company that enjoys job autonomy and flexible work capabilities.

Responsibilities for the position are outlined below.

Controls Engineer / PLC Programmer

Responsibilities

PLC and HMI program development and Supervision, using Rockwell software.

Travel to customer location for Onsite Start-up and Commissioning.

Participate in In-House R&D;, Testing,



Development, customer FAT presentations as required.

Development of Machinery Pre-Engineering Documentation (i.e.

Cycle Time

List, Sequence Lists, Safety Stop Time Analysis, etc.)

Troubleshoot malfunctioning machinery, determine the root cause of the failure, and find appropriate solutions to prevent failure in the future.

Communicate with customers and onsite Project Managers to ensure clarity of goals, expectations, and daily tasks

Ability/personality to take control onsite and navigate role as System Integrator to ensure all vendor technicians are clear on machine performance needed to meet customer needs

Introduce programming improvements in controls and logic systems that are consistent with customer changes or manufacturing needs.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years’ experience controlling/integrating packaging lines (or equivalent)

Experience programming Process Automation Systems (i.e. mass material handling, fluid transfer, etc.) and Sequential Machines/Equipment

Experience with Robots, Vision, and Safety System integration would be an asset

Working knowledge of automated equipment, electrical control systems, DeviceNet, ControlNet and Ethernet communication networks, variable frequency drives, servos, distributed I/O systems, digital and analog circuits

Proficiency with Rockwell Software (i.e. Studio 5000, RSLogix 5000, FactoryTalk View Studio, etc.). Proficiency with other PLC systems would be an asset.

Strong communication skills to develop supporting documentation

Experience with Solidworks Electrical or Autocad Electrical would be an asset

Travel throughout North America (25-50%)

📌 Controls Engineer / PLC Programmer (Queensville)
🏢 Descon Conveyor Systems, A Pacteon
📍 Queensville