Controls Technician

Multimatic; East Gwillimbury; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in East Gwillimbury is seeking a Controls Engineer to design and implement PLC-based control systems for industrial equipment. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience in a related field, excellent problem-solving skills, and a degree in electrical engineering. This role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth and development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ experience in a related field or discipline.
• Excellent problem-solving techniques and methods.
• Good technical report writing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement PLC based control systems for industrial equipment.
• Configure PLC hardware and programs.
• Identify and implement process improvements in PLC logic and control strategies.

Skills

Problem-solving techniques

Technical report writing

Interpersonal skills

Manufacturing processes knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Electrical license (442A)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

C.A.D.

Job description

Overview

Scope Of Position

Provide all departments with safe, well maintained equipment, while ensuring quality and the ability to meet production requirements in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement PLC based controls systems for industrial equipment.
• Configure PLC hardware and programs (ladder, structured text, function blocks).
• Ability to create and modify PLC programs to optimize system performance or accommodate process changes.
• Knowledge of FactoryTalk View Studio for developing and maintaining HMI (Human Machine Interface).
• Program and maintain vision systems and other peripheral devices, ensuring accurate data collection, image processing, and communication with PLC and HMI.
• Knowledge of safety PLCs (e.g., GuardLogix, PILZ) and safety relay systems (e.g., Allen-Bradley Guardmaster, ABB Vital).
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements in PLC logic and control strategies to optimize performance and reduce downtime.
• Maintain and troubleshoot Windows-based control systems, DeviceNet, and Ethernet networks, including RsNetWorx.
• Expertise in backup and restore procedures for PLCs, HMI projects, and industrial networks to ensure rapid recovery after failures.
• Contribute to machine concepts, design of control software, integration of software with electrical and mechanical systems, and process development.
• Assist in the development of equipment motor device lists, along with electrical drive and PLC panel design.
• Install HMI hardware and software as well as developing and maintaining HMI architecture.
• Assist with equipment breakdowns, work with the maintenance team to troubleshoot and repair equipment in a timely manner.
• Train engineers, robotic technicians and other maintenance personnel on various controls related applications.
• Propose and implement ideas to improve and standardize programming methodology of new and existing equipment.
• Review changes made on asset manager to ensure that there are no risks to safety, quality or production.
• Maintain up to date documentation of all assembly equipment, this includes issuing work orders and documenting all changes and repairs through MVP.
• Make recommendations for Preventative Maintenance plans.
• Research, investigate, and report manufacturing concerns for improvement of overall plant productivity. This includes process cost reductions and implementation of corrective actions to minimize process downtimes and rejects.
• Complete additional projects as assigned.
• Develop critical spare parts inventory for the assembly equipment.
• Assist in the training and development of new hires and apprentices.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in electrical engineering, or a related field.
• Electrical license (442A) would be an asset.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in a related field or discipline.
• Good knowledge of manufacturing processes and systems.
• Good technical report writing abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications (i.e. Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and C.A.D.
• Excellent problem solving techniques and methods.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

To learn more about Multimatic, check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psOjJIh3t90

If you are interested in this position, apply by sending us your cover letter and resume.

We thank all interested candidates in advance; however, only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

As part of our commitment to ensuring our employment practices are fair, accessible, and inclusive of persons with disabilities, recruitment-related accommodations for disabilities are available upon request throughout the recruitment and assessment process for applicants with disabilities.