Automation & Control Engineer PLC Focus

Finlink Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an Automation Engineer with expertise in PLC systems and high-voltage technologies. This dynamic role involves end-to-end support of automation systems, requiring hands-on experience with programming and troubleshooting energy management solutions. The position offers an opportunity to work on innovative projects within fast-paced environments, contributing to essential energy systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience including co-op placements.
• Ability to write and review user manuals, operational procedures, and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with compliance and safety standards for high-voltage or energy systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop firmware modules for embedded and supervisory controllers.
• Program and debug modules related to energy systems, focusing on electric vehicle charging.
• Monitor and analyze system performance to identify and address issues in real time.

Skills

PLCs programming

Technical documentation

Digital signal processing

Compliance standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Automation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Git

Job description

Are you passionate about automation, control systems, and high-voltage technologies? We're looking for a skilled engineer ready to take on the challenge of designing, programming, and troubleshooting intelligent control systems for next-generation applications.

Position Overview

This role involves end-to-end support of automation and control systems, with a strong focus on embedded controllers and supervisory control platforms. You will work hands-on with PLCs and embedded systems, helping to build and refine energy management and high-voltage control solutions for complex manufacturing and power applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop firmware modules for embedded and supervisory controllers
• Program and debug modules related to energy systems, with a focus on electric vehicle charging infrastructure
• Support design, prototyping, validation, and deployment of PLC systems and analog-to-digital interfaces
• Monitor and analyze system performance to identify and address issues in real time
• Contribute to on-site testing (FAT, SAT, UAT) and conduct code reviews
• Document technical designs and prepare user manuals, training materials, and maintenance procedures
• Assist in configuration and remote control of existing systems
• Support engineering documentation, reporting, and compliance

What We’re Looking For

To succeed in this role, you’ll need :

• Hands-on experience with PLC platforms, specifically Omron, Phoenix Contact, Allen-Bradley, and ABB
• A background in automotive or component manufacturing environments
• Proven ability to write and review user manuals, operational procedures, and technical documentation
• Familiarity with compliance and safety standards for high-voltage or energy systems
• Strong grasp of PLC programming languages (IEC 61131-3), especially Structured Text
• Understanding of industrial communication protocols (CAN, Modbus, RS232 / RS485)
• Comfort with digital signal processing techniques (PWM, filtering)

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience (including co-op placements)
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Automation, or a related field
• Ability to work collaboratively in fast-paced technical environments
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Git for documentation and version control
• Willingness to work hands-on in lab, plant, or site settings
• Legal eligibility to work in Canada

Preferred Assets

• Master’s degree in Embedded Systems or related field
• Registration or eligibility for EIT with a professional engineering body
• Experience with energy systems, power engineering, or high-voltage operations
• Familiarity with Linux RT, POSIX, or ARM-based embedded systems
• Valid Ontario G-class driver’s license with a clean record

If you're a motivated control systems engineer who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys blending software, hardware, and field work, we’d love to hear from you.

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