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Controls Hardware Designer

@ Insight Global

Cambridge, Ontario

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Insight Global is hiring a Controls Hardware Designer on a 6-month contract to start, with possible extension or conversion, onsite in Cambridge, Ontario at $45-$47/hr. The role designs electrical controls hardware for complex custom automated machinery in EPLAN, working with mechanical, controls, robotics and manufacturing teams. Strong EPLAN and industrial control design experience is required.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop electrical hardware designs and schematics in EPLAN
  • Design PLC, distributed I/O, power and safety systems for automation equipment
  • Create electrical panel layouts and integrate robots and third-party equipment
  • Collaborate with mechanical, controls and manufacturing teams

Requirements summary:

  • Strong EPLAN design experience required
  • Industrial electrical or control hardware design experience
  • Proficiency across at least 6 to 7 listed technical areas
  • Experience with automation, machinery or manufacturing equipment
  • Onsite work in Cambridge, Ontario
  • Meet 10 CFR Part 810 citizenship or access requirements

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2026-11-12
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2026-11-14
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2026-11-14

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SeniorityMid level
DepartmentEngineering
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
Security clearanceOther clearance

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Insight Global

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Insight Global is an international talent and consulting company that delivers business outcomes in an ever-changing world. We obsess over solving problems and building solutions that move our customers further, faster. With access to top talent in more than 50 countries, our tech-enabled recruiters can build teams quickly. Our technical experts across Cloud, AI, Data, Enterprise Operations, and Applied Engineering deliver solutions tailored to each customer’s needs. As those needs evolve, so do we. As we evolve, though, we stay true to our purpose: to develop people personally, professionally, and financially so they can be the light to the world around them. It shows up in everything we do, from investing in our people to delivering results for our customers to making a meaningful impact in our communities.

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Insight Global is an international talent and consulting company that delivers business outcomes in an ever-changing world. We obsess over solving problems and building solutions that move our customers further, faster. With access to top talent in more than 50 countries, our tech-enabled recruiters can build teams quickly. Our technical experts across Cloud, AI, Data, Enterprise Operations, and Applied Engineering…

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Job description

Role: Controls Hardware Designer

Type: 6-Month Contract to Start (possibility of extension or conversion)

Location: Onsite, Cambridge, ON

Rate: $45-$47/hr

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for a Controls Hardware Designer to join a leading industrial automation organization. This individual will be responsible for the electrical controls hardware design of complex, custom automated equipment and machinery.

The Controls Hardware Designer will work closely with mechanical, controls/software, robotics, manufacturing, and project teams to define machine architecture and develop complete electrical designs using EPLAN. The ideal candidate has strong experience designing industrial automation systems and is comfortable working across a variety of electrical and controls technologies, including PLCs, distributed I/O, servo systems, safety systems, robotics, vision, and third-party equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain electrical hardware designs and schematics using EPLAN
  • Design electrical and controls systems for industrial automation equipment, including:
  • AC/DC power distribution
  • PLC and distributed I/O systems using Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens
  • Industrial network architecture and servo and motion control architecture
  • Machine safety systems including E-stops, light curtains, area scanners, ProfiSafe and CIP Safety
  • Electrical panel layouts and robot integration including FANUC, ABB and KUKA
  • Third-party equipment such as hydraulic systems, dispense systems, lasers, ovens and bowl feeders
  • Vision and pneumatic systems

Requirements

  • Strong EPLAN design experience is required
  • Strong industrial electrical/control hardware design experience
  • Proficiency across at least 6–7 of the technical areas listed above
  • Experience designing electrical systems for industrial automation, machinery or manufacturing equipment
  • Ability to work collaboratively with mechanical, controls/software and other engineering disciplines
  • Ability to work onsite in Cambridge, Ontario
  • Must meet 10 CFR Part 810 citizenship/access requirements applicable to the project
  • Project or technical lead experience is considered an asset, but is not required

We may use artificial intelligence tools to assist with the screening, assessment, or selection of potential applicants for this position.

Vacancy: This posting is for a currently vacant role, and the successful candidate will be hired into an existing open position.

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