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Senior Automation Engineer

@ Socomec

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Brampton, Ontario

HybridFull-time10+ years experience
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Overview

Socomec North America is hiring a Senior Automation Engineer for its Energy Storage Systems R&D team to design and integrate battery energy storage and microgrid control solutions. The work covers automation architecture, control logic, validation and certification support. The role is full-time with a stated salary of $120,000 to $150,000 CAD and occasional travel within North America and internationally.

Responsibilities:

  • Design automation and control solutions for battery storage and microgrids
  • Configure and validate PLCs, HMIs, SCADA and site controllers
  • Integrate PCS, BMS, protection systems and third-party equipment
  • Develop test procedures and run factory and field validation
  • Troubleshoot complex control and communication issues

Requirements summary:

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical, automation or related engineering
  • 10+ years in industrial automation, power or energy storage
  • Strong PLC programming and SCADA knowledge
  • Experience with Modbus, CAN, IEC 61850 or DNP3
  • HIL simulation, testing and commissioning experience
  • Ability to travel occasionally within North America and internationally

Tools & skills

PLCSCADAHMIModbusCAN busIEC 61850DNP3
Source and dates

Employer career site / ATS feed · oraclecloud

Employer posting date
2026-10-30
First seen by our source
2026-10-14
Source record updated
2026-10-30

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentEngineering
Experience10+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: minimal · ground: minimal
Work settingOffice, Laboratory, Plant or factory
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
EducationBachelor’s degree (required)
Fields of studyElectrical Engineering, Automation Engineering

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Job description

Socomec Group (Socomec) is a global leader in electrical equipment engineering and manufacturing, specialized in low voltage energy performance.
Socomec North America (NAM) is Socomec’s organization overseeing all operations in North America.

About This Role

Socomec is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to join our Energy Storage Systems (ESS) R&D team. This role will focus on the development, integration, testing, and commissioning of advanced battery energy storage and microgrid control solutions for the North American market. The successful candidate will play a key role in designing automation architectures, developing control logic, supporting product certification activities, and working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to bring innovative energy solutions to market.

Key Responsibilities And Accountabilities

  • Design and develop automation and control solutions for battery energy storage systems and microgrid applications.
  • Configure and validate PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, communication networks, and site controllers.
  • Support integration of PCS, BMS, protection systems, power meters, and third-party equipment.
  • Develop test procedures and execute factory and field validation activities.
  • Troubleshoot complex control and communication issues during development and commissioning.
  • Collaborate with electrical, software, mechanical, and certification teams to deliver compliant and reliable products.

Essential Qualifications, Experience, And Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field.

  • 10+ years of experience in industrial automation, power systems, renewable energy, microgrids, or energy storage applications.

  • Strong knowledge of PLC programming, industrial communications, and SCADA systems.
  • Experience with Modbus, CAN, IEC 61850, DNP3, or other utility/industrial communication protocols.

  • Experience with HIL simulation, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of complex systems.

  • Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

  • Ability to travel occasionally within North America and internationally.

Compensation: $120,000 to $150,000 CAD

Upon request, we will provide reasonable accommodation for disabilities to support participation of candidates in all aspects of the recruitment process. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.

All applications are reviewed directly by the Socomec North America Talent Acquisition team and other human reviewers. No automated or AI‑based systems are used to make decisions in the application review process.

We thank all those who apply. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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