PLC Automation Specialist

Insight Global; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global in Canada is seeking an experienced PLC Automation Specialist to support maintenance, retrofit, and modernization of custom automated manufacturing equipment. The role focuses on PLC upgrades, troubleshooting, and enhancing machine functionality across multiple platforms.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years with PLC-controlled equipment, hands-on programming across Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Siemens, and Omron, and the ability to read electrical drawings and communicate complex

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience with PLC-controlled automated equipment.
• Hands-on PLC programming and troubleshooting across Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Siemens and Omron.
• Strong understanding of machine control architecture, industrial networks, motion control, and automated systems.
• Experience executing PLC retrofits, controls upgrades, or automation modernization projects.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, control schematics, and technical documentation.
• Strong technical communication skills with the ability to explain programming logic, design decisions, and troubleshooting methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, optimize, retrofit, and modernize custom automated manufacturing equipment.
• Implement PLC upgrades and troubleshoot existing systems.
• Enhance machine functionality and analyze/modify PLC code across platforms.
• Explain technical decisions and troubleshooting methodologies to engineering and maintenance teams.

Skills

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Automation concepts

Electrical drawings interpretation

Communication of technical decisions

Tools

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Omron

Job description

We are seeking an experienced PLC Automation Specialist to support the maintenance, optimization, retrofit, and modernization of custom automated manufacturing equipment. This role is heavily focused on implementing custom PLC upgrades, troubleshooting existing systems, and enhancing machine functionality. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of PLC programming principles, automation systems, and machine controls, with the ability to analyze, modify, and improve complex PLC code across a variety of platforms. They must be able to clearly explain their technical decisions, communicate effectively with engineering and maintenance teams, and demonstrate a strong understanding of how automation systems function from both a software and hardware perspective.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 4+ years of experience working with PLC-controlled automated equipment, preferably within custom automation, industrial manufacturing, or machinery environments.
• Extensive hands-on PLC programming and troubleshooting experience with platforms such as: Rockwell / Allen-Bradley Siemens Omron
• Strong understanding of machine control architecture, industrial networks, motion control, and automated systems.
• Proven experience executing PLC retrofits, controls upgrades, or automation modernization projects.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, control schematics, and technical documentation.
• Strong technical communication skills with the ability to explain programming logic, design decisions, and troubleshooting methodologies.

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Servo motion control experience

We may use artificial intelligence tools to assist with the screening, assessment, or selection of potential applicants for this position.

Vacancy: This posting is for a currently vacant role, and the successful candidate will be hired into an existing open position.