Automation Technician: Bakery Equipment & PLC Specialist

FAB-MAC INC.; Canada; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

FAB-MAC INC. designs custom bakery equipment and seeks an Automation Engineer to program PLCs/HMI, commission systems, and troubleshoot on-site with mechanical and electrical teams.

You will help optimize production lines and ensure seamless integration of automation across projects in Canada and the US. Ideal candidates will have a DEC in Automation or related field and 3–5 years in industrial automation, with strong PLC/HMI skills and a track record in manufacturing environments, including

Qualifications

• College diploma (DEC) in Automation, Industrial Electronics, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in industrial automation and programming.
• Strong knowledge of PLC programming and HMI interfaces.
• Experience with equipment commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of motors, VFDs, sensors, and control systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics.
• Experience in manufacturing; food processing or bakery equipment is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; team player.

Responsibilities

• Program, configure, and modify PLCs from major brands used in production equipment.
• Develop and optimize automated sequences for machines and lines.
• Integrate sensors, motors, VFDs, actuators, and control systems.
• Program and configure HMIs and perform functional testing.
• Commission equipment and troubleshoot at customer sites.
• Document programs, parameters, and control sequences.
• Provide technical support to installation and maintenance teams.
• Contribute to continuous equipment improvement for reliability, safety, performance.
• Ensure compliance with safety and automation standards.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI interfaces

equipment commissioning

troubleshooting

motors and VFDs

electrical schematics

manufacturing environment

food processing asset

teamwork

Education

DEC in Automation / Industrial Electronics or equivalent

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

Omron PLCs

Job description

FAB-MAC INC. designs custom bakery equipment and seeks an Automation Engineer to program PLCs/HMI, commission systems, and troubleshoot on-site with mechanical and electrical teams.

You will help optimize production lines and ensure seamless integration of automation across projects in Canada and the US. Ideal candidates will have a DEC in Automation or related field and 3–5 years in industrial automation, with strong PLC/HMI skills and a track record in manufacturing environments, including