Controls System Engineer

Dawn Staffing Solutions Inc; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dawn Staffing Solutions Inc is seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to join our client’s growing team in the GTA, ON region. The role involves designing, programming, and troubleshooting PLCs and HMIs, with a focus on motion control and safety compliance.

You will collaborate with mechanical and electrical teams, develop AutoCAD Electrical schematics, and support installation, commissioning, and continuous improvement of automated equipment. Days shift.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience in PLC and HMI programming (Allen Bradley, Siemens, Bosch).
• Strong knowledge of motion control systems, VFDs, and industrial automation.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical for electrical schematics and panel layouts.
• Solid understanding of industrial electrical safety standards and practices.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and troubleshoot PLCs and HMIs (Allen Bradley, Siemens, Bosch).
• Develop and integrate motion control systems, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and servo systems.
• Create, review, and update electrical schematics using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Implement, test, and maintain electrical safety systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Support installation, commissioning, and optimization of automated equipment.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and production teams to ensure seamless system integration.
• Provide technical support, training, and documentation for control systems.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system performance and reliability.

Skills

PLC & HMI programming

Motion control systems

VFDs

Industrial automation

Troubleshooting

Teamwork & communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related fields

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

We're looking for a talented Controls Engineer to join our clients growing team in GTA, ON region.

Pay - $100k-$120k/year + Other benefits

Shift - Days

Key Responsibilities

• Design, program, and troubleshoot PLCs and HMIs (Allen Bradley, Siemens, Bosch).
• Develop and integrate motion control systems, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and servo systems.
• Create, review, and update electrical schematics using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Implement, test, and maintain electrical safety systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Support installation, commissioning, and optimization of automated equipment.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and production teams to ensure seamless system integration.
• Provide technical support, training, and documentation for control systems.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system performance and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience in PLC and HMI programming (Allen Bradley, Siemens, Bosch).
• Strong knowledge of motion control systems, VFDs, and industrial automation.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical for electrical schematics and panel layouts.
• Solid understanding of industrial electrical safety standards and practices.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.