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

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.
- Solid 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.

📌 Controls Designer (Waterloo)
🏢 Insight Global
📍 Waterloo