Controls Engineer / Specialist

Onyx Engineering Ltd.

About Onyx Engineering

Established in 1991, Onyx Engineering Ltd. is an award-winning control systems integrator providing innovative industrial automation and engineering solutions across the Automotive, Food & Beverage, Life Sciences, Metal Forming, Petrochemical, and Water Treatment industries.

Onyx has been recognized for its contributions to numerous major construction and industrial projects. More recently, Onyx was named to CFE Media's 2024 and 2025 System Integrator Giants Lists, featured in Control Engineering and Plant Engineering magazines. This prestigious list recognizes the world's top 100 system integrators based on system integration revenue.

With over 35 years of experience, Onyx offers employees the opportunity to work on challenging projects, utilize leading automation technologies, and contribute to an established and growing engineering organization.

Position Description

As a senior member of the Onyx Engineering controls integration team, the successful candidate will play a key role in designing, developing, implementing, and commissioning industrial automation and control systems across multiple industries.

This position requires extensive knowledge of industrial controls, PLC/PAC programming, HMI/SCADA development, electrical design, and system integration. The successful candidate will independently manage complex technical assignments, lead project activities, provide technical direction, and mentor other members of the engineering team.

The individual will take ownership of technical deliverables from initial design through programming, installation, startup, commissioning, and final customer acceptance. Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, customer communication, and project management skills are essential.

Key Job Responsibilities

- Independently manage assigned projects, technical assignments, priorities, schedules, and deliverables, ensuring quality and timely completion.
- Lead the design, development, and review of electrical control systems, drawings, and technical documentation in accordance with Onyx standards, customer specifications, and applicable electrical codes.
- Develop, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC/PAC programs, HMI, SCADA, and DCS applications across various automation platforms.
- Provide technical leadership, direction, and mentorship to junior and intermediate engineering personnel, including reviewing designs, programs, and technical deliverables.
- Lead and support customer installations, startups, debugging, commissioning, and system validation, resolving complex technical issues and recommending effective solutions.
- Work directly with customers, contractors, suppliers, and internal project teams to ensure successful project execution and maintain strong customer relationships.




- Identify opportunities to improve engineering standards, programming practices, system reliability, and overall project execution.
- Professionally represent Onyx Engineering while taking ownership of technical challenges and contributing to the success of the engineering team.

Education and Experience Candidates should possess an Electrical Engineering Technology or Mechatronics diploma from an accredited college, or a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Mechatronics from an accredited university. Equivalent combinations of education, training, and practical experience will also be considered.

- Minimum 5 years of relevant industrial controls and automation experience; 8–10+ years preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage and execute complex controls assignments.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience providing technical leadership and mentoring other engineering personnel.
- Ability to translate customer requirements into practical engineering solutions.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team.

Technical Skills and Experience PLC / PAC Programming and Hardware

- Advanced knowledge of Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley Studio 5000, PLC-5, and SLC-500.
- Experience with Siemens, Mitsubishi, Schneider Electric, and GE platforms would be an asset.
- Ability to learn and develop applications using various programming languages and platforms.

HMI / SCADA / Visualization Systems

- Advanced knowledge of FactoryTalk View ME/SE, PlantPAX, Historian, and data logging.
- Experience with AVEVA / Wonderware InTouch, ArchestrA, System Platform, and Application Server.
- Siemens WinCC, Schneider Vijeo Designer, and Mitsubishi GT Designer experience would be an asset.

Electrical Design and Documentation

- Advanced knowledge of AutoCAD and/or AutoCAD Electrical.
- Strong understanding of industrial electrical control systems, design practices, and applicable codes and standards.

Drives, Servo and Motion Control

- Experience with Allen-Bradley PowerFlex drives and Kinetix servo/motion control systems.
- Bosch Rexroth IndraMotion, UNICO, Mitsubishi Motion, Siemens SIMOTION, and Yaskawa MotionWorks experience would be an asset.

Process Instrumentation and Control





- Experience with industrial process instrumentation, control applications, and associated hardware.
- Siemens, VEGA, and other industrial instrumentation experience would be an asset.

Additional Qualifications

- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
- Strong customer service orientation and professional representation of Onyx Engineering.
- Ability to travel to customer sites throughout Canada, the United States, Mexico, and internationally.
- Valid driver's license required.
- Professional designations such as P.Eng., CET, or equivalent would be considered an asset.

Industry Experience Experience in one or more of the following industries would be considered an asset:

- Food and Beverage
- Water/Wastewater Treatment
- Automotive / Powertrain
- Metal Forming
- Petrochemical
- Wireless Communications

The Prospect This is an opportunity for an experienced controls professional to take on a senior technical role within an established and growing systems integration company. The successful candidate will work on diverse and challenging automation projects, take ownership of technical solutions, build strong customer relationships, and help develop the technical capabilities of the engineering team.

Onyx Engineering Offers:

- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
- Comprehensive employee benefits package including health and medical, dental, life and disability insurance.
- Vacation entitlement.
- Opportunities for professional development, training, and technical advancement.
- Exposure to diverse industries, technologies, and challenging engineering projects.
- A collaborative environment that values experience, initiative, and technical contribution.

Position Location: Windsor, ON Travel Requirements: Up to 30% travel may be required for this position

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $85,000.00-$110,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Work from home

Ability to commute/relocate:
- Windsor, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):
- Are you a registered profession Engineer(P.Eng.) or other designation related to the position?
- Are you able to travel to other countries including the U.S., Mexico and Internationally?
- Are you willing to perform programming and/or design quiz to demonstrate capabilities?

Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:
- Process Instruments: 5 years (preferred)
- Servos/Motion: 5 years (preferred)
- AutoCAD: 5 years (required)
- PLC Programming: 5 years (required)
- Field Service: 5 years (required)

Language:
- English (required)

Willingness to travel:
- 25% (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Controls Engineer / Specialist (Windsor)
🏢 ONYX Engineering
📍 Windsor