PLC & Automation Controls Specialist

DECIEM | THE ABNORMAL BEAUTY COMPANY; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & Personal Days

Paid parental leave (6 months)

Monthly catered lunches

Employee assistance program

Professional development grants

Discount on products

Job summary

DECIEM | THE ABNORMAL BEAUTY COMPANY seeks a PLC & Automation Controls Specialist for its Eastside Manufacturing Facility in Etobicoke. The role focuses on designing, programming, troubleshooting, and optimizing industrial automation systems to ensure safe, reliable manufacturing operations.

The on-site position requires extensive PLC/HMI expertise across multiple brands and hands-on maintenance of equipment, instrumentation, and SCADA systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience programming and supporting industrial automation systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Equivalent combinations of education and relevant industrial automation experience may be considered.
• Experience with Siemens, Mitsubishi, Rockwell, and Beckhoff PLCs/HMIs.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, electrical controls, instrumentation, sensors, drives, servo systems, and communications networks.
• Support equipment breakdowns by identifying and resolving automation and controls issues efficiently.
• Modify and improve existing PLC programs to enhance machine performance, reliability, safety, and maintainability.
• Develop and maintain HMI applications to improve operator usability and diagnostics.
• Configure and support SCADA systems for monitoring, alarming, data collection and reporting.

Skills

PLC Programming

SCADA Systems

Electrical Controls

Troubleshooting

HMI Development

Automation Networking

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Mechatronics Engineering degree

Tools

Siemens PLC

Mitsubishi PLC

Rockwell PLC

Beckhoff PLC/HMI

Job description

WHAT ON EARTH IS DECIEM?

We are a collective of disrupters and doers, of creatives and scientists, with a mission to reimagine the world of beauty.

Since inception, our vertically integrated structure, including our own laboratories, manufacturing, retail stores, and brand infrastructure, have enabled us to rapidly identify opportunities and deliver quality. Home to The Ordinary, NIOD, AVESTAN, and other emerging brands, our goal is to create with purpose. We were founded on the principle of doing everything that others don’t. Because normal gets you nowhere.

We are DECIEM, The Abnormal Beauty Company. We are growing rapidly and we’re looking for someone who shares this vision and wants to grow with us!

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We’re hiring a PLC & Automation Controls Specialist responsible for designing, programming, troubleshooting, and optimizing industrial automation systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operations.

This is an on-site role based out of our Eastside Manufacturing Facility in Etobicoke.

PAY RANGE

The anticipated base salary for this position is $38.50 to $43.50. Exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. The salary range may vary based on geographic location.

WHAT YOU'D BE DOING IN THIS ROLE

• Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, electrical controls, instrumentation, sensors, drives, servo systems, and communication networks.
• Support equipment breakdowns by identifying and resolving automation and controls issues efficiently.
• Modify and improve existing PLC programs to enhance machine performance, reliability, safety, and maintainability.
• Develop and maintain Human Machine Interface (HMI) applications to improve operator usability and equipment diagnostics.
• Configure and support SCADA systems for monitoring, alarming, data collection, and reporting.
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems as required.
• Inspect and examine machinery and equipment to detect irregularities and malfunctions.
• Conduct preventative maintenance tasks and provide documentation as required. Proactively inspect equipment daily to identify early stages of breakdown to implement corrective action.
• Improve visualization, alarm management, and operator interfaces to increase productivity and reduce downtime.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment performance, cycle time, reliability, and energy efficiency through automation enhancements.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED TO GET THE JOB DONE

• Valid interprovincial red seal license/442A Certification is required OR degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• Equivalent combinations of education and relevant industrial automation experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of experience programming and supporting industrial automation systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Siemens, Mitsubishi, Rockwell, and Beckhoff PLCs/HMIs.
• Solid organization and time management skills.

WHAT YOU'LL BE GAINING BY JOINING OUR TEAM

There’s a lot of good stuff that comes along with being a DECIEM team member. Here’s a few of our favourite perks and benefits, in no particular order:

• Generous Vacation & Personal Days, plus additional time off for volunteering in your community, voting, peaceful protesting, celebrating your birthday, and more.
• 6 months of paid time off for new parents (inclusive of all genders).
• Monthly catered lunches and chances to connect with your teammates.
• Unlimited access to an Employee Assistance Program that includes mental health care, mindfulness programs, and more.
• Access to Development Grants & a LinkedIn Learning membership to help you keep growing and learning.
• First dibs on new products.
• A generous discount on DECIEM products for you, your family, and your friends.

BUILDING GROWTH TO POWER GOOD

• Defy Convention.
• Make it real.
• Play in the grey.
• Build Bridges.
• Be the rabbit.

These values continue to guide us in all that we do. Along the way, we’ve been honoured to win some pretty incredible awards, including a CEW Achiever Award, Best Skincare Brand at Sunday Times Style Beauty Awards, and Most Popular Sustainable Brand by The Cosmetify Index Global. We’re still blushing!

SUSTAINABILITY AND SOCIAL IMPACT

DECIEM’s objective is to build growth and do good things while prioritizing people, animals, and the Earth.

Our Sustainability strategy is focused on fighting climate change, improved waste management, responsible packaging, responsible sourcing and product lifecycle, and water conservation.

In 2020, DECIEM established the Good Fund to support both large and grassroots charities in response to global events.

CREATING A HUMAN WORLD OF BEAUTY

DECIEM is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) by creating meaningful, measurable change in the lives of our team members and in the communities where we operate. Achieving equality is critical to DECIEM and our future. You can learn more about our DEI commitment in our open letter, "DECIEM is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on age, colour, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, and any other legally protected class in accordance with applicable federal, provincial and local laws. We are also committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you are contacted to be part of our recruitment process and require accommodation, please let us know.