Posted 2 days ago
Senior Controls Engineer
@ itec group Inc.
Oakville, Ontario
Overview
itec group Inc. is hiring a Senior Controls Engineer in Oakville, ON, on a full-time basis. The role programs, commissions and troubleshoots PLC, HMI and robotic control systems for custom automation equipment, working with Controls, Electrical, Mechanical and Project Engineering teams. About 30% of the time involves travel across North America.
Responsibilities:
- Program PLC, HMI and robotic control systems for custom automation equipment
- Commission, start up and debug machines in-house and at customer sites
- Integrate robots, vision, safety systems and drives
- Read electrical schematics and control drawings
- Provide technical support and training to customers
Requirements summary:
- About 10 years of PLC or robotic programming experience
- Strong industrial controls knowledge (HMI, VFD, servo, safety, networks)
- Experience with machine commissioning and on-site troubleshooting
- Robotics experience with FANUC, ABB, Yaskawa is an asset
- Electrical, controls or automation education preferred
- Valid driver's licence and passport required
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-11
- 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 | 10+ 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 |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Electrical, Controls, Automation |
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itec group Inc.
| Field | Value |
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| Open jobs on Jobsy | 12 |
The role
The Controls Engineer will be responsible for programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting automated machinery and robotic systems. The successful candidate will work closely with Controls, Electrical, Mechanical, and Project Engineering teams to deliver fully integrated automation solutions.
Primary Duties
- From Scratch - Program PLC, HMI, and robotic control systems for custom automation equipment.
- Complete machine commissioning, start-up, and debugging both in-house and at customer sites.
- Integrate robots, vision systems, safety systems, drives, and other automation components.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, control drawings, and machine specifications.
- Work closely with Electrical and Mechanical teams to ensure proper system integration.
- Diagnose and resolve controls and automation issues during commissioning and production.
- Provide technical support and training to customers as required.
- Travel throughout North America for approximately 30% of the time.
Technical Requirements
- Strong PLC programming experience within a custom machinery or industrial automation environment.
- Experience with robotic programming, integration, and troubleshooting.
- Strong understanding of industrial controls, HMIs, VFDs, servos, safety systems, and automation networks.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
- Experience with machine commissioning and on-site troubleshooting.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
- Willingness and ability to travel throughout North America approximately 30%.
Qualifications
- 10 years of PLC/Robotic programming experience in an industrial automation or custom machinery environment.
- Experience with PLC platforms such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or comparable systems.
- Robotics experience with platforms such as FANUC, ABB, Yaskawa, or similar is an asset.
- Electrical, Controls, Automation, or related technical education is preferred.
- Valid driver's license and passport required.
- Location: Oakville, ON | Approximately 20% North American Travel
If you are interested in learning more about the PLC / Robotic Programmer opportunity, please submit your updated resume to [email protected]
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