Controls Engineer/Technologist 1

CEC Controls Company; Burlington; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Time in automotive plants

Job summary

CEC Controls Company is seeking a Controls Engineer/Technologist 1 to deliver reliable hardware and software solutions. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure project success and support scheduling across internal groups and field teams.

The role operates in a hybrid environment with some time in automotive plants. The company emphasizes open communication, teamwork, and mutual respect while growing technical autonomy.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, MS Project).
• Capable of developing and supporting hardware panel designs.
• Applies PLC programming skills in standard applications.
• Capable of supporting general HMI programming efforts.
• Maintains working knowledge of VFDs, servo systems, and drive controllers.
• Shows awareness of PPE requirements and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Executes technical assignments with increasing autonomy and delivers reliable hardware and software solutions.
• Collaborates with cross‑functional teams to ensure project success.
• Supports internal teams to maintain project schedules and timelines.
• Assists field teams to stay aligned with project timelines and client expectations.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Hardware panel design

VFDs/servo systems

PPE & safety practices

MS Office

Tools

MS Project

Job description

The Controls Engineer/Technologist 1 executes technical assignments with increasing autonomy, delivering reliable hardware and software solutions while collaborating with cross‑functional teams to ensure project success.

CEC fosters a collaborative, supportive team environment where every voice is valued, and cross‑functional teamwork is encouraged. Our culture is built on open communication, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to achieving goals together. We believe in learning from one another, celebrating successes as a team, and supporting each other through challenges.

Qualifications And Skills

• Demonstrates strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, MS Project)
• Consistently exhibits a reliable work ethic and dependability.
• Capable of developing and supporting hardware panel designs.
• Applies PLC programming skills in standard applications.
• Capable of supporting general HMI programming efforts.
• Maintains working knowledge of VFDs, servo systems, and drive controllers.
• Shows strong awareness of PPE requirements and safety practices.

Additional Skills And Experience

• Demonstrates individual resourcefulness in completing tasks.
• Capable of supporting internal teams in maintaining project schedules.
• Capable of helping keep field teams aligned with project timelines.
• Handles customer interactions effectively in both routine and high‑pressure situations.
• Represents the company and its brands in a professional manner.
• Proficient in adapting to changing work schedules and time demands.
• Communicates effectively with internal departments (e.g., Shop, CAD, Engraving) to support task completion.

Current Hours and Starting Time

• Full Time, 40 hours per week.
• Overtime may be needed.
• Currently Hybrid Work Environment- which includes some time in automotive plants.