Automation Engineer

AMARIS GROUP SA

Oakville

Hybrid

CAD 50,000 - 115,000

Full time

31 hours ago
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Job summary

AMARIS GROUP SA seeks a Senior PLC & Automation Engineer with 5+ years of experience to lead automation projects in North America. You will develop PLC, HMI, and SCADA programs for custom water technology systems, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and support commissioning activities on projects across the region.

The role requires a strong background in control systems, network design, and VFDs, with exposure to Rockwell/Schneider and ideally Siemens/Emerson platforms. P.Eng.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Automation, or related)
  • 5+ years of experience as an Automation or PLC Engineer
  • Proven experience with Rockwell or Schneider PLC systems
  • Experience with Siemens or Emerson automation platforms is a strong plus
  • Strong knowledge of control systems, network design, and VFDs
  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or eligibility in Canada is preferred
  • Availability to travel to the US
  • Programming ownership and design of panels, SLDs, I/O lists, and loop drawings

Responsibilities

  • Develop, test, and implement PLC, HMI, and SCADA programs for water technology systems
  • Collaborate with cross-functional project teams and participate in client meetings
  • Read and interpret engineering documentation including P&IDs, electrical schematics, I/O lists, and network architectures
  • Ensure compliance with customer specifications, project scope, budget, and timelines
  • Troubleshoot control systems and support network design and commissioning
  • Maintain and improve standardized process control documentation and automation best practices

Skills

PLC programming
HMI development
SCADA systems
Electrical control systems
Travel to US

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical/Automation)

Tools

Rockwell PLC
Schneider PLC
Siemens PLC
Emerson PLC

Job description

We are looking for a SeniorPLC & Automation Engineer with 5+ years of experience in automation and control systems to join our Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls (EI&C) Engineering team. You’ll work on custom water technology projects, developing PLC, HMI, and SCADA applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and supporting commissioning activities across North America.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop, test, and implement PLC, HMI, and SCADA programs for various water technology systems.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional project teams and participate in client meetings to ensure technical alignment and quality deliverables.
  • Read and interpret engineering documentation including P&IDs, electrical schematics, I/O lists, and network architectures.
  • Ensure compliance with customer specifications, project scope, budget, and timelines.
  • Troubleshoot control systems and support network design and commissioning both remotely and on-site.
  • Maintain and improve standardized process control documentation and automation best practices.
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent (Electrical, Automation, or related field).
  • More than 5 years of experience as an Automation or PLC Engineer.
  • Proven experience with Rockwell orSchneider PLC systems.
  • Experience with Siemens or Emerson automation platforms is a strong plus.
  • Strong knowledge of control systems, network design, and VFDs.
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or eligibility in Canada is preferred.
  • Availability to travel to the US.
  • Programmingownership. Candidates must have personallydesigned:
  • Panel schematics
  • Single-Line Diagrams (SLDs)
  • I/O Lists
  • Loop drawings
Expected Compensation Range

50K-115K The final compensation offered will be determined based on the candidate’s level of experience, skills, and qualifications, in compliance with applicable pay transparency requirements.

Canadian Experience Requirement

No Canadian work experience is required for this position. Candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of previous Canadian experience.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure

No Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools are used in the screening, assessment, or selection of candidates for this position. All stages of the recruitment process are conducted by human recruiters and hiring managers.

Statement Regarding Job Vacancy

This position is aJob creation, created to support ongoing project needs.

Recruitment Process & Feedback Timeline

Candidates will receive feedback on their application within a maximum of 45 days from the date of application or from their most recent interview stage.

Why choose us
  • An international community bringing together more than 110 different nationalities
  • An environment where trust is central: 70% of our leaders started their careers at the entry level
  • A strong training system with our internal Academy and more than 250 modules available
  • A dynamic work environment that frequently comes together for internal events (afterworks, team buildings, etc.)

Amaris Consulting promotes equal opportunities. We are committed to bringing together people from diverse backgrounds and creating an inclusive work environment. In this regard, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age, marital status, disability, or other characteristics.

Who are we?
Job description

We are looking for a SeniorPLC & Automation Engineer with 5+ years of experience in automation and control systems to join our Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls (EI&C) Engineering team. You’ll work on custom water technology projects, developing PLC, HMI, and SCADA applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and supporting commissioning activities across North America.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop, test, and implement PLC, HMI, and SCADA programs for various water technology systems.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional project teams and participate in client meetings to ensure technical alignment and quality deliverables.
  • Read and interpret engineering documentation including P&IDs, electrical schematics, I/O lists, and network architectures.
  • Ensure compliance with customer specifications, project scope, budget, and timelines.
  • Troubleshoot control systems and support network design and commissioning both remotely and on-site.
  • Maintain and improve standardized process control documentation and automation best practices.
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent (Electrical, Automation, or related field).
  • More than 5 years of experience as an Automation or PLC Engineer.
  • Proven experience with Rockwell orSchneider PLC systems.
  • Experience with Siemens or Emerson automation platforms is a strong plus.
  • Strong knowledge of control systems, network design, and VFDs.
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or eligibility in Canada is preferred.
  • Availability to travel to the US.
  • Programmingownership. Candidates must have personallydesigned:
  • Panel schematics
  • Single-Line Diagrams (SLDs)
  • I/O Lists
  • Loop drawings
Expected Compensation Range

50K-115K The final compensation offered will be determined based on the candidate’s level of experience, skills, and qualifications, in compliance with applicable pay transparency requirements.

Canadian Experience Requirement

No Canadian work experience is required for this position. Candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of previous Canadian experience.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure

No Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools are used in the screening, assessment, or selection of candidates for this position. All stages of the recruitment process are conducted by human recruiters and hiring managers.

Statement Regarding Job Vacancy

This position is aJob creation, created to support ongoing project needs.

Recruitment Process & Feedback Timeline

Candidates will receive feedback on their application within a maximum of 45 days from the date of application or from their most recent interview stage.

Why choose us
  • An international community bringing together more than 110 different nationalities
  • An environment where trust is central: 70% of our leaders started their careers at the entry level
  • A strong training system with our internal Academy and more than 250 modules available
  • A dynamic work environment that frequently comes together for internal events (afterworks, team buildings, etc.)

Amaris Consulting promotes equal opportunities. We are committed to bringing together people from diverse backgrounds and creating an inclusive work environment. In this regard, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age, marital status, disability, or other characteristics.

At Amaris Consulting is an independent technologyconsulting firm providing guidance and solutions to businesses. With more than 1000 clients across the globe, we have been rolling out solutions in major projects for over a decade – this is made possible by an international team of7,600 people spread across 5 continents and more than 60countries. Our solutions focus on four different Business Lines: Information System & Digital, Telecom, Life Sciences and Engineering. We’re focused on building and nurturing a top talent community where all our team members can achieve their full potential. Amaris is your steppingstone to cross rivers of change, meet challenges and achieve all your projects with success.

Brief Call: Our process typically begins with a brief virtual/phone conversation to get to know you! The objective? Learn about you, understand your motivations, and make sure we have the right job for you!

Interviews (the average number of interviews is 3 - the number may vary depending on the level of seniority required for the position). During the interviews, you will meet people from our team: your line manager of course, but also other people related to your future role. We will talk in depth about you, your experience, and skills, but also about the position and what will be expected of you. Of course, you will also get to know Amaris: our culture, our roots, our teams, and your career opportunities!

Case study: Depending on the position, we may ask you to take a test. This could be a role play, a technical assessment, a problem-solving scenario, etc.

As you know, every person is different and so is every role in a company. That is why we have to adapt accordingly, and the process may differ slightly at times. However, please know that we always put ourselves in the candidate's shoes to ensure they have the best possible experience.

We look forward to meeting you!

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