Senior Controls Engineer/Technologist 3

SCIO Automation North America; Burlington; Hybrid; CAD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

SCIO Automation North America is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer/Technologist 3 to lead engineering efforts on complex projects, mentor junior staff, and ensure quality, safety, and client requirements are met. The role requires expertise in PLC/HMI, hardware panel design, drive systems, and strong collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Hybrid work environment with some time in automotive plants. The candidate should demonstrate strong project coordination, resourcefulness, and the

Qualifications

• MS Office proficiency including Outlook, Excel, Word, and MS Project.
• Expert-level work ethic and reliability.
• Panel design expertise for hardware.
• PLC programming expertise.
• General HMI programming proficiency.
• Knowledge of VFDs, servo systems, and drive controllers.
• Awareness of PPE requirements and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering efforts on complex projects with high-level technical input.
• Mentor junior staff and promote knowledge sharing.
• Ensure quality, safety, and client requirements are met across projects.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration and effective communication.
• Represent the company professionally to clients and stakeholders.

Skills

MS Office

Panel design

PLC programming

HMI programming

Drive systems

Safety compliance

Resourcefulness

Project coordination

Timeline management

Customer communication

Professionalism

Flexibility

Internal coordination

Job description

The Senior Controls Engineer/Technologist 3 provides high-level technical expertise, lead engineering efforts on complex projects, and mentor junior staff while ensuring quality, safety, and client requirements are met.

CEC fosters a collaborative, supportive team environment where every voice is valued, and cross-functional teamwork is encouraged. Our culture is built on open communication, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to achieving goals together. We believe in learning from one another, celebrating successes as a team, and supporting each other through challenges.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, MS Project).
• Exhibits an expert-level work ethic and strong reliability.
• Advanced expertise in hardware panel design.
• Advanced expertise in PLC programming.
• Solid proficiency in general HMI programming.
• Working knowledge of VFDs, servo systems, and drive controllers.
• Advanced expertise in PPE requirements and overall safety awareness.

Additional Skills and Experience:

• Demonstrates strong individual resourcefulness.
• Effectively keeps internal teams aligned with project schedules.
• Successfully maintains field team adherence to project timelines.
• Manages customer interactions in both stressful situations and normal business settings.
• Represents the company and its brand in a professional and effective manner.
• Adapts readily when work dates and times need to change.
• Coordinates communication with internal departments to complete work (I.E. Shop, CAD, Engraving).

Current Hours and Starting Time:

• Full Time, 40 hours per week.
• Overtime may be needed.
• Currently Hybrid Work Environment- which includes some time in automotive plants.