Senior Controls Engineer — Automotive Automation & SCADA

Wainbee; Palgrave; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Wainbee in Palgrave, Ontario, seeks a Sr Controls Specialist to lead design and development of control systems, following customer specifications and industry standards. You will collaborate with mechanical designers, electricians and assemblers to integrate control systems across the project lifecycle.

The role requires strong PLC/SCADA experience, safety knowledge and cross-functional leadership to mentor juniors and deliver technical support and troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years work experience minimum.
• 5+ years in related industrial automotive field (10+ preferred).
• Advanced knowledge of Allen Bradley PLCs (required).
• Omron and Siemens considered asset; ABB and Fanuc experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of safety setup, industrial networking, IO link.
• Motion control applications experience.
• Vision application experience would be an asset.
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN.
• Experience with pneumatic design.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Degree/Diploma in related field (required).

Responsibilities

• Control System Design and Implementation.
• PLC Programming and Configuration.
• SCADA System Integration.
• Project Management.
• Documentation and Compliance.
• Training and Support.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Degree/Diploma in related field

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Omron

Siemens

ABB

Fanuc

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Pneumatic design

Job description

Wainbee in Palgrave, Ontario, seeks a Sr Controls Specialist to lead design and development of control systems, following customer specifications and industry standards. You will collaborate with mechanical designers, electricians and assemblers to integrate control systems across the project lifecycle.

The role requires strong PLC/SCADA experience, safety knowledge and cross-functional leadership to mentor juniors and deliver technical support and troubleshooting.