Global PLC Controls Engineer - Automation & Travel

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 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.