Position: Electrical Controls Engineer

Location: Toronto, ON

Salary: $95,000–$110,000 annually, plus overtime

Industry: Manufacturing

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Controls Engineer to support the reliability, performance, and continuous improvement of industrial manufacturing equipment and automated production systems. This role will focus on electrical troubleshooting, control system optimization, automation projects, and preventive maintenance to maximize equipment uptime, maintain product quality, and ensure compliance with applicable safety and operational standards.

The successful candidate will collaborate with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to implement technical improvements, support equipment installations, and maintain accurate electrical and automation documentation.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize electrical systems, industrial automation equipment, instrumentation, and process controls.

Develop, modify, and maintain PLC and HMI programs to improve equipment functionality and production efficiency.

Support electrical and automation projects, including equipment upgrades, system integration, and commissioning activities.

Plan and coordinate preventive maintenance for electrical panels, motor control systems, drives, sensors, and instrumentation.

Install, connect, inspect, and test electrical components, control panels, and industrial machinery in accordance with applicable standards.

Diagnose equipment failures using electrical schematics, technical drawings, and diagnostic tools, implementing corrective actions to minimize downtime.

Maintain current electrical drawings, control system backups, maintenance records, and technical documentation.

Work with production and maintenance personnel to identify recurring equipment issues and implement long-term reliability improvements.





Provide technical guidance and training to team members on equipment operation, troubleshooting procedures, and control system functionality.

Ensure all work complies with workplace safety requirements, quality procedures, and applicable manufacturing regulations.

Participate in after-hours support, weekend coverage, and emergency maintenance response as required.

Qualifications and Technical Experience

Minimum of five years of experience in electrical controls, industrial automation, instrumentation, or a related manufacturing environment.

Post-secondary education in electrical engineering technology, electronics, industrial automation, or a related discipline.

Valid Ontario 309A Construction and Maintenance Electrician or 442A Industrial Electrician certification is preferred or required, depending on the employer's needs.

Hands-on experience with industrial PLC and HMI platforms, including programming, troubleshooting, and system modifications.

Familiarity with industrial control systems, variable frequency drives, servo systems, motor control centres, and process instrumentation.

Ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, equipment manuals, and technical specifications.

Experience supporting automated machinery, robotic systems, and integrated production equipment.

Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a quick-paced manufacturing environment.





Flexibility to support occasional weekend work and respond to urgent equipment breakdowns.

If you are interested please froward an updated resume for consideration: idamcgougan @coreservicesinc.com

SD - Oct 23rd on Indeed

Automation Controls Specialist

Location: GTA

Pay: $95K - $110K per year

Full time Permanent Position + Benefits

Responsibilities

Propose, design, electrical, controls and manufacturing execution systems in various departments.

Program, modify, and maintain PLC and HMI systems to improve operational efficiency and reliability

Coordinate and perform schedules maintenance on electrical panels, motor control centers, and instrumentation to ensure continuous machine operation

Install, wire, troubleshoot, and test electrical control panels, components, and machinery to ensure safe and reliable performance

Lead electrical and instrumentation projects in various departments

Assist in troubleshooting and repairs, while reading, interpreting electrical schematics, blueprints and manuals to complete tasks

Maintain and update electrical drawings, instrumentation documentation, and PLC/HMI program backups to ensure accurate records and reliable system recovery

Qualifications

Obtains Electrician License (309A or 442A)

5+ years electrical controls and instrumentation

Experienced PLC and HMI Programming

Demonstrated ability to identify problems, develop solutions, and quickly implement their strategy to minimize machinery failures.

Strong project and time management skills and demonstrated ability to complete projects in a timely manner within budget.

Willingness to work in weekends and be on-call for emergency breakdowns.

Please apply with your updated resume

Pay: $95,000.00-$110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Licence/Certification:

- must have Electrician license 309A or 442A (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Electrical Controls Engineer (Toronto)
🏢 Core Services
📍 Toronto