Senior Controls Engineer – Robotics & Automation

Workada; Cambridge; Remote; CAD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Workada is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to design and develop PLC/PC-based software for custom automation projects in Cambridge, Canada. You will debug, commission, and train customers at sites, and select and integrate robotics hardware and sensors to deliver complete automation systems.

The role requires hands-on robotics and control systems expertise, strong problem-solving, and the ability to work in a fast-paced team with travel to vendor locations about 30% of the time.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a custom automation environment (OEM).
• A post-secondary engineering degree, diploma or equivalent in electrical, systems or computer engineering.
• Strong programming, mechanical and electrical problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on understanding of robotics, control systems and machine operation.
• Self-starter able to work in a fast-paced team with minimal supervision.
• Travel to vendor/supplier locations expected ~30% of time.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop software programs (PLC and/or PC based) based on customer/project requirements.
• Debug and commission control systems at customer sites.
• Travel to customer and supplier sites for installation, commissioning and training.
• Select, test and integrate hardware and software components (robots, sensors, vision, lasers).
• Collaborate with Controls Engineering and other groups to improve integration methods for safety and functionality.
• Work with customers, project managers and electricians to deliver complete automation systems.
• Provide thorough testing of machine functionality and documentation for each project.
• Advise customers on solving technical problems and provide training specific to projects.

Skills

Programming

Robotics

Control systems

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

PLC programming

Robotics hardware

Job description

Workada is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to design and develop PLC/PC-based software for custom automation projects in Cambridge, Canada. You will debug, commission, and train customers at sites, and select and integrate robotics hardware and sensors to deliver complete automation systems.

The role requires hands-on robotics and control systems expertise, strong problem-solving, and the ability to work in a fast-paced team with travel to vendor locations about 30% of the time.