Stellar Recruitment is looking for an Electrical Controls/Automation Engineer or Technologist to join a growing engineering team in Richmond, BC. This role is ideal for someone with experience in industrial automation, controls engineering, PLC programming, and commissioning who is looking to work on complex global projects. You’ll take ownership of control system design and delivery, with the prospect to travel internationally for installation and commissioning. If this sounds like an opportunity you'd be interested in, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

Design and deliver robust, safety-compliant control systems for complex installations

Develop PLC/HMI systems and control architectures using Siemens TIA Portal

Support functional safety design and validation, including ISO 13849

Develop electrical system designs, schematics, and documentation using AutoCAD

Lead commissioning, troubleshooting, and customer handover on global project sites

Support bid and proposal development with practical, cost-effective control solutions

Standardize and improve control architectures across different platforms

Collaborate with Project Execution, Product, and Supply Chain teams to deliver projects on schedule

Troubleshoot software, hardware, electrical, and industrial network issues

Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes, standards, and regulatory requirements

Qualifications and Experience





Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field

3–6 years of experience in controls or industrial automation

Strong experience with PLC programming, system integration, and commissioning

Proficiency with Siemens TIA Portal and industrial automation systems

Experience with industrial networks including PROFINET, PROFIsafe, Ethernet/IP, or Modbus

Knowledge of IEC 61131-3 programming languages including Ladder, FBD, or Structured Text

Experience with electrical system design, schematics, and AutoCAD

Understanding of functional safety, ISO 13849, and SISTEMA is an asset

EIT status or eligibility for registration with EGBC is an asset

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Flexible and adaptable, with a willingness to take on new responsibilities within a growing team

Must have at least 2–3 years remaining on a valid Canadian work permit, or hold Canadian PR/citizenship

Location
Richmond, BC (Moving to Mount Pleasant in 2027)

Travel
Approximately 25% international travel, including 2–3+ week assignments for installation and commissioning

Work arrangement
Full-time, primarily onsite

To learn more about Stellar Recruitment’s services, please visit our website at www.stellar-recruitment.com, or find us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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📌 Electrical Controls / Automation Engineer or Technologist (British Columbia)
🏢 Stellar Recruitment
📍 British Columbia