Posted 22 days ago
Automation Controls Specialist
@ Colt Automation Ltd.
Mississauga, Ontario
Overview
Colt Automation Ltd. is hiring an Automation Controls Specialist in Mississauga, ON, full-time, at $85,000 to $100,000 based on experience and education. The role covers PLC programming, SCADA/HMI design and servo control commissioning for industrial machines and feed lines, with some local and international travel (Canada, US, Mexico).
Responsibilities:
- Program servo, hydraulic and pneumatic control systems
- Commission machines and feed lines on and off site
- Design functional, robust and cost-effective electrical systems
- Take part in design reviews, installations and service calls
- Lead and collaborate in a cross-functional team
Requirements summary:
- 5+ years of directly related industrial automation experience
- Bachelor's degree in electrical or electronics engineering
- Proven PLC programming, SCADA/HMI and servo commissioning experience
- Experience with off-site installation and commissioning
- Previous plant environment experience is an asset
- Strong English communication skills
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-23
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: moderate · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Client sites, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan |
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Colt Automation Ltd.
| Field | Value |
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| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1 |
Automation Controls Specialist
This role is ideal for someone who thrives on hands-on technical work — from PLC programming and SCADA/HMI design to servo control system commissioning. You'll work both independently and as part of a cross-functional team, bringing a solid understanding of industrial device integration to every project.
If you're looking for a role with real staying power, we'd like to hear from you!
Position Status: Existing vacancy
Salary: $85,000 -$100,000 based on Experience & Education
Location: Mississauga, ON
Job Type: Full-Time
Travel: Some local & International Travel required. (Canada, US, Mexico)
Benefits of joining our team:
- Competitive compensation
- 100% employer paid benefits (dental care, extended health care)
- RRSP match program- matching up to 2% after 3 months
- 2 weeks of paid vacation for this role to start.
Key Responsibilities:
- Participate in controls architecture, programming, and commissioning for large single machines, feed lines, and broader engineering team projects.
- Program control systems for servo, hydraulic, and pneumatic operated equipment, along with test and electrical devices.
- Ensure electrical designs are functional, robust, and cost-effective.
- Maintain project scope and proactively identify scope creep.
- Participate in internal and customer design reviews, installations, and service calls as needed.
- Lead and collaborate effectively within a cross-functional team environment.
- Communicate clearly through strong technical writing, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering
Experience:
- Minimum of 5+ years of directly related experience, with a technical understanding of integrating industrial devices.
- Experience with off-site installation and commissioning, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Proven experience with PLC programming, SCADA/HMI design, and servo control system commissioning.
- Previous experience in a plant environment is an asset.
- Strong English communication skills.
Software Application Knowledge:
- Proficiency with PLC and HMI development software such as Allen-Bradley RS Logix, Siemens, Schneider, Omron, or Bosch platforms.
- Experience with schematic design tools and CAD environments such as AutoCAD or Inventor.
- Strong hands-on experience with PLCs, HMIs, and servo control systems.
For 60 years, Colt Automation has been a trusted name in the Coil Processing industry, built on a reputation for reliability, quality, and long-term partnerships with our clients and employees alike. We're now looking for an experienced Automation Controls Specialist to join our team, supporting the design, programming, and commissioning of industrial control systems.
Incorporated in 1965 as an equipment manufacturer supplying Coil Feed Line solutions to the manufacturing industry, we've since built a global presence, providing equipment across North America, Europe, and the rest of the world.
Our company is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, political affiliations, marital status, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, age, sexual orientation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism or other non-merit factors, except where otherwise provided by law.
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