Subject Matter Expert

Insight Global; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Subject Matter Expert to lead the electrical and controls design of custom automated tooling systems in the nuclear division. You will provide hands-on leadership across PLC programming, robotics integration, and machine safety, from concept through commissioning.

The role emphasizes technical expertise with Allen-Bradley and Siemens platforms, plus the ability to review and stamp electrical packages under professional engineering requirements.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive engineering experience in automation, machine building, or tooling systems.
• Active Ontario P.Eng. in Electrical Engineering.
• Hands-on design and development of complete PLC programs and controls architectures.

Responsibilities

• Act as the electrical and controls SME for custom automated tooling projects within the nuclear division.
• Lead concept development through commissioning, including testing and startup activities.
• Stamp automation-focused electrical drawings and engineering packages under Ontario P.Eng. requirements.

Skills

PLC Programming

Controls Engineering

Electrical Design

Robot Integration

Machine Safety

Troubleshooting

Education

Ontario P.Eng. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

Job description

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a Subject Matter Expert to support the design and delivery of custom automated tooling systems within the nuclear division of one of our engineering and automation clients. This individual will act as the senior electrical and controls technical authority across projects, providing hands-on leadership throughout electrical design, PLC programming, robotics integration, machine safety, commissioning, and technical problem-solving.

The successful candidate will have a strong career foundation in custom automation, ideally beginning in a hands-on role such as PLC Programmer, Controls Engineer, or Electrical Designer. This person must remain technically capable of designing complete automation systems, developing PLC programs from scratch, reviewing and stamping electrical engineering packages, and resolving complex controls and integration challenges.

This role is approximately 70% technical and 30% project-focused. Previous nuclear experience is considered an asset but is not required.

Responsibilities

• Act as the electrical and controls Subject Matter Expert for custom automated tooling projects within the nuclear division


• Provide hands-on technical leadership throughout concept development, detailed design, integration, testing, commissioning, and project closeout


• Design, review, approve, and stamp automation-focused electrical engineering drawings and technical packages under Ontario P.Eng. requirements


• Design and review control panel drawings, electrical schematics, PLC architectures, machine safety circuits, instrumentation drawings, and automation-related power distribution


• Develop complete PLC programs from scratch using Allen-Bradley and Siemens platforms


• Review PLC code, controls architecture, system functionality, and programming standards


• Integrate PLCs, HMIs, robots, sensors, instrumentation, safety devices, drives, and other automation hardware


• Support the integration of FANUC and ABB robotic systems into custom automation cells


• Lead machine troubleshooting, debugging, startup, testing, and commissioning activities


• Act as the senior technical escalation point for electrical, controls, robotics, machine safety, and commissioning issues


• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to electrical designers, controls programmers, project engineers, and other engineering team members


• Lead and participate in design reviews, technical risk assessments, FAT, SAT, equipment qualification, and system acceptance activities


• Work directly with customers to understand technical requirements, communicate design decisions, and resolve project challenges


• Coordinate with mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, controls, manufacturing, project management, and customer teams


• Support project planning, scope definition, technical estimating, risk identification, scheduling, and engineering change management


• Ensure automation systems meet applicable electrical, machine safety, customer, and engineering requirements

Skills and Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive engineering experience, with the majority of that experience supporting custom automation, machine building, systems integration, automated tooling, or an automation OEM


• Active Ontario P.Eng. in Electrical Engineering


• 7+ years of hands-on electrical design and controls engineering experience for automated machinery, custom equipment, or tooling systems


• Demonstrated ability to develop complete PLC programs, including controls architecture, sequencing, interlocks, alarms, fault handling, safety integration, and startupAdvanced hands-on programming experience with Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLCs.

Strong experience designing, reviewing, and approving complete electrical and controls systems, including:

• Control panel drawings


• Electrical schematics


• PLC and controls architecture


• Machine safety circuits


• Automation-related power distribution


• Instrumentation and device drawings

• Experience reviewing, approving, and stamping automation-focused electrical drawings or engineering packages under Ontario P.Eng. requirements.


• Experience acting as a technical lead, technical authority, principal engineer, design authority, or senior escalation point


• Strong customer-facing technical leadership experience


• Experience mentoring electrical designers, controls programmers, engineers, or other technical team members


• PMP certification


• Nuclear automation or nuclear tooling experience


• Experience supporting automation projects for OPG, Bruce Power, BWXT, CNL, Kinectrics, or another nuclear organization


• Ability to work on Department of Energy 10-CFR-810 projects

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].