Senior Controls Engineer

Samco Machinery; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Samco Machinery is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to design, develop, test, and support electrical equipment and systems. You will program PLC and HMI on multiple platforms, update electrical drawings with AutoCAD Electrical, and troubleshoot during testing and installation.

The role requires five years in electrical controls, strong problem-solving, and the ability to mentor others. Travel up to 25% and occasional after-hours work are expected.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or college diploma in electrical or mechanical engineering or technology with emphasis on control systems.
• Five years technologist experience in electrical controls field.
• Five years PLC and HMI programming with multiple manufacturer platforms.
• Experience with RSLogix 5000/500 or Bosch Rexroth software.

Responsibilities

• Program and debug ladder logic on PLC platforms (Allen Bradley, Bosch-Rexroth, Codesys).
• Develop structured, documented, maintainable code.
• Use AutoCAD Electrical to update design drawings.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues during testing, on-site installation, and warranty calls.
• Startup of AC drives, Servo Drives & cut-to-length systems.
• Create robust programs for multi-station machinery and processes.
• Collaborate with supervisors and coworkers to ensure on-time quality products.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

AutoCAD

Electrical engineering

Troubleshooting

Project management

Education

Engineering degree (Electrical/Mech)

College diploma in electrical or mechanical engineering or technology

Tools

RSLogix 5000/500

Bosch Rexroth software

Codesys

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

The Senior Controls Engineer is responsible for providing technical support and services in the design, development, testing, production and operation of electrical equipment and systems, as outlined by the Manager.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Program and debug structure text and ladder logic code on multiple PLC controller platforms (Allen Bradley, Bosch-Rexroth, Codesys)
• Develop code that is organized, structured, documents, maintainable and reusable
• Use AutoCAD Electrical to update design drawings
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical issues during testing, on-site installation, and warranty calls
• Startup of AC drives, Servo Drives & cut-to-length systems
• Create robust programs and sequences to control complex, multi-station machinery to preform processes such roll forming, material handling, packaging
• Set high standards of performance, assume responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks
• Follow the engineering schedule for each project by establishing critical path deliverables for checking and ensure that the Master Production Schedule is not sacrificed due to late releases of engineering
• Ensure efficient use of time and workflow by planning work and keeping work area organized and clean
• Collaborate with supervisors and co-workers to ensure an on-time quality product and to accomplish work goals
• Maintain positive and productive working relationships with manager, other shop workers, and engineering and office staff
• Be courteous and helpful when dealing with customers, suppliers and with coworkers
• Maintain effective performance under pressure. Handle stress in a manner that is acceptable to others and to the company
• Comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and policies as outlined in the Company Health and Safety Manual
• Mentor other employees
• Follow all plant safety rules
• Comply with all company rules and regulations as outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Follow departmental processes required by ISO and actively participate in recommending improvements
• Follow lockout/tagout procedures on live equipment before performing any work
• Engineering degree, undergraduate degree or College diploma in electrical or mechanical engineering or technology with emphasis on control systems
• Five years Technologist experience working in an electrical controls field
• Five years PLC and HMI programming with more than one manufacturer platform
• Five years working extensively with RSLogix 5000 & 500 or Bosch Rexroth software
• Ability to use AutoCAD to modify design drawings
• HMI and PLC Programming (multiple platforms)
• Debugging and trouble shooting
• Problem solving
• Device Networking
• Ability to use a multi meter to take measurements
• Ability to use a scope measurements
• Ability to manage time
• Equipment integration

Other

• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time or as needed
• Ability to work occasional weekend and/or evening as necessary in order to meet quality and due dates