Senior Controls & Automation Engineer

Job Description

<h3>Job Description</h3><p>Job Description<p><p>A market leader in the manufacturing industry is looking for a Senior Controls & Automation Engineer. Reporting to regional engineering leadership, the successful candidate will lead the transformation of legacy and obsolete control systems across the company’s North American manufacturing operations while supporting day-to-day operational controls needs. This role involves designing, integrating, and deploying new control platforms, software, hardware, and equipment to modernize plant automation and ensure operational excellence.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><ul><li>Lead multi-site controls system modernization and equipment automation, migrating from legacy platforms to current technologies (e.g., Rockwell FactoryTalk, Inductive Ignition)</li><li>Collaborate with integrators to specify, design, test, and implement automation and control systems including PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, safety systems, and industrial networks</li><li>Oversee installation, commissioning, and validation of automation upgrades, control panel retrofits, and network architecture improvements</li><li>Develop and maintain new process control systems and improve existing processes</li><li>Manage contractors, consultants, and suppliers for automation projects</li><li>Provide strategic controls support and troubleshooting to 16 North American plants</li><li>Maintain corporate programming, documentation, drawing standards, and change logs for all automation platforms</li><li>Design, review, and update electrical schematics, P&IDs, one-line diagrams, and panel layouts in compliance with UL508a, NEC, and NFPA 70E standards</li><li>Establish predictive and preventive maintenance protocols for automation assets and upskill local plant technicians</li><li>Participate in and lead stage gate reviews for controls scope in capital projects</li><li>Interface with Corporate IT to align plant automation with IT infrastructure standards</li><li>Plan and schedule projects, including capital expenditure preparation</li><li>Monitor emerging technologies and assess pilot automation solutions for scalability</li><li>Act as controls subject matter expert for plant maintenance teams</li></ul><p><br /></p><p><strong>Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><ul><li>Strong project management and change leadership skills</li><li>Hands-on experience with brownfield controls and automation upgrades in operating plant environments</li><li>Expertise in Rockwell Automation (RSView32, FactoryTalk) and Inductive Ignition platforms</li><li>Skilled in PLC logic, HMI screens, servo motion control, and safety PLC systems</li><li>Knowledge of industrial Ethernet networking, remote I/O systems, and instrumentation calibration</li><li>Ability to work with integrators and contractors to implement automation systems</li><li>Proficient with AutoCAD, MS Project, Excel, and common controls diagnostic tools</li><li>Excellent communicator able to lead cross-functional initiatives and coach plant teams</li><li>Strong problem-solving and analytical skills</li></ul><p><br /></p><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><p><br /></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology diploma</li><li>P.Eng. or CET designation preferred</li><li>Frequent travel over 50% across North America</li><li>Minimum 5 years of industrial automation experience, including control system migration, design, integration, and plant operations support</li><li>Hands-on commissioning and start-up experience in large-scale projects (>$10M)</li></ul><p><br /></p><p><strong>About Us:</strong></p><p><br /></p><p>JP Recruitment specialize in technical positions in the engineering & manufacturing space across Canada. For a listing of more roles, visit <span >www.jprecruitment.ca/careers.</span> #engineeringjobs #careers #jobs #controls</p><p><br /></p></p></p>