Senior Controls Designer: PLCs, Robotics & Automation Lead

magnumhunt; Thames Centre; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

magnumhunt is seeking a Senior Controls Designer to develop high level controls for automated machinery, including PLCs/HMI and robotic systems. You will design power distribution, interface with Mechanical and Programming teams, and mentor junior staff.

Requires extensive experience in industrial controls, electrical schematics, and CSA/OSHA safety standards, with strong proficiency in EPlan and related tooling. CSA compliance and robotics knowledge are preferred.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in Industrial Controls
• 5+ years in automation machinery controls
• 5+ years in Controls Hardware design
• Completed college/university training in relevant field
• Experience creating electrical and pneumatic schematics at senior/expert level
• Strong knowledge of CSA electrical standards and CSA/OSHA safety requirements
• Familiarity with modern robotics and assembly automation processes

Responsibilities

• Design high level controls for PLCs/HMI and robotic systems using EPlan
• Design power distribution systems compliant with CSA/local codes
• Collaborate with Mechanical Design and Machine Build teams
• Coordinate with Programming Team on controls design
• Mentor junior to intermediate designers
• Assist with RFQs and purchasing
• Compile system documentation for final client package

Skills

Electrical schematics

Pneumatic control

Machine safety standards CSA/OSHA

Electrical machine control

Mechanical motion theory

MS Office Suite

Education

College or university training in relevant field

Tools

EPlan

PLC/HMI software

MS Office

Electrical licensing (309A/442A)

Job description

magnumhunt is seeking a Senior Controls Designer to develop high level controls for automated machinery, including PLCs/HMI and robotic systems. You will design power distribution, interface with Mechanical and Programming teams, and mentor junior staff.

Requires extensive experience in industrial controls, electrical schematics, and CSA/OSHA safety standards, with strong proficiency in EPlan and related tooling. CSA compliance and robotics knowledge are preferred.