Senior Controls Engineer

$100,000 – $120,000 + Full Company-Paid Benefits + RRSP Match

Travel: ~25% (Commissioning & Customer Support – Expenses Covered)

Our client in the machine building industry in Toronto, ON is seeking an experienced Senior Controls Engineer to join their team. This role is ideal for a hands-on controls professional who thrives in programming, testing, commissioning, and collaborating cross-functionally to deliver high-performance automated equipment.

**must be able to travel to the US

What You’ll Do

- Program and debug PLC & HMI systems (Allen-Bradley, Bosch-Rexroth, Codesys)
- Develop structured, maintainable ladder logic and structured text code
- Test and commission automated machinery prior to shipment and on customer sites
- Start up and tune AC drives, servo systems, and motion control applications
- Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems during build, install, and warranty phases
- Update electrical schematics using AutoCAD Electrical




- Lead customer training and support on newly commissioned equipment
- Mentor junior team members and support project milestone execution
- Ensure ISO, safety, and documentation standards are upheld

What You Bring
- Engineering degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering/Technology (Controls focus)
- 5+ years of PLC/HMI programming experience across multiple platforms
- Strong experience with RSLogix 5000/500 or Siemens STEP 7
- Expertise in automation integration, device networking, and motion systems
- Ability to interpret electrical schematics and troubleshoot at component level
- Experience commissioning industrial equipment in manufacturing environments
- Solid communication skills and ability to work under deadline pressure
- travel to the US to install and commission machinery

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