Electrical Controls / Automation Engineer or Technologist

Stellar Recruitment Inc.; Richmond; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellar Recruitment Inc. in Richmond, BC is seeking an Electrical Controls/Automation Engineer or Technologist with experience in industrial automation, PLC programming, and commissioning.

You will own control system design and delivery for complex global projects and may travel internationally for installation and commissioning. The role requires experience with Siemens TIA Portal, AutoCAD, and industrial networks; EIT status or EGBC eligibility is a plus.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver robust, safety-compliant control systems for complex installations.
• Develop PLC/HMI systems and control architectures using Siemens TIA Portal.
• Support functional safety design and validation, ISO 13849.
• Develop electrical system designs, schematics, and documentation using AutoCAD.
• Lead commissioning, troubleshooting, and customer handover on global project sites.
• Support bid and proposal development with practical, cost-effective control solutions.
• Standardize and improve control architectures across different platforms.
• Collaborate with Project Execution, Product, and Supply Chain teams to deliver projects on schedule.
• Troubleshoot software, hardware, electrical, and industrial network issues.
• Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

PLC programming

System integration

Commissioning

Troubleshooting

IEC 61131-3 languages (Ladder, FBD, ST

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

AutoCAD

PROFINET

PROFIsafe

Ethernet/IP

Modbus

SISTEMA

Job description

Stellar Recruitment is looking for an Electrical Controls/Automation Engineer or Technologist to join a growing engineering team in Richmond, BC. This role is ideal for someone with experience in industrial automation, controls engineering, PLC programming, and commissioning who is looking to work on complex global projects. You’ll take ownership of control system design and delivery, with the opportunity to travel internationally for installation and commissioning. If this sounds like an opportunity you'd be interested in, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver robust, safety-compliant control systems for complex installations
• Develop PLC/HMI systems and control architectures using Siemens TIA Portal
• Support functional safety design and validation, including ISO 13849
• Develop electrical system designs, schematics, and documentation using AutoCAD
• Lead commissioning, troubleshooting, and customer handover on global project sites
• Support bid and proposal development with practical, cost-effective control solutions
• Standardize and improve control architectures across different platforms
• Collaborate with Project Execution, Product, and Supply Chain teams to deliver projects on schedule
• Troubleshoot software, hardware, electrical, and industrial network issues
• Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes, standards, and regulatory requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field
• 3–6 years of experience in controls or industrial automation
• Strong experience with PLC programming, system integration, and commissioning
• Proficiency with Siemens TIA Portal and industrial automation systems
• Experience with industrial networks including PROFINET, PROFIsafe, Ethernet/IP, or Modbus
• Knowledge of IEC 61131-3 programming languages including Ladder, FBD, or Structured Text
• Experience with electrical system design, schematics, and AutoCAD
• Understanding of functional safety, ISO 13849, and SISTEMA is an asset
• EIT status or eligibility for registration with EGBC is an asset
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Flexible and adaptable, with a willingness to take on new responsibilities within a growing team
• Must have at least 2–3 years remaining on a valid Canadian work permit, or hold Canadian PR/citizenship

Location

Richmond, BC (Moving to Mount Pleasant in 2027)

Travel

Approximately 25% international travel, including 2–3+ week assignments for installation and commissioning

Work arrangement

Full-time, primarily onsite

To learn more about Stellar Recruitment’s services, please visit our website at www.stellar-recruitment.com, or find us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.