Controls and Automation Engineer (Contract)

Overview

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, this position is responsible for the design, programming, and deployment of

industrial control systems, including control panels, PLC/HMI/SCADA programming, and automation architecture.

The role includes hands-on support for system commissioning at customer sites and integration of IoT/IIoT

technologies for remote monitoring, data logging, and analytics in smart manufacturing environments.

Primary Duties

- Engineering/Technical Responsibilities

- Prepare, review, and approve drawings, bills of materials, and other engineering documentations.

- Review and interpret project specifications, engineering codes, and standards to ensure compliance during

all phases of the design and manufacturing process.

- Issue technical documents and drawing packages for the manufacture of products.

- Provide engineering and technical support to Internal (Sales, Production, Purchasing, and Quality

departments) and external clients.

- Participate in client meetings, kick-off meetings, design review meetings, operation meetings

- Ensure that all electrical control panels meet regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and internal

quality standards.

- Control Panel Design

- Design and specify industrial control panels compliant with UL 508A, CSA C22.2, and NFPA 79 standards.

- Develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, I/O lists, and BOMs using CAD tools (AutoCAD

Electrical, SEE Electrical, EPLAN).

- Select and size electrical components (breakers, contactors, PLCs, VFDs, safety relays, etc.) for process

equipment.

- Collaborate with manufacturing for panel build, conduct FAT, and support documentation control.

- Automation and Programming

- Develop PLC programs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider, etc.) and HMI applications to control industrial

systems.

- Implement control logic for process sequences, alarms, interlocks, and safety shutdown systems.

- Configure industrial networks including EtherNet/IP, Profinet, Modbus TCP/RTU, OPC UA, etc.

- Integrate VFDs, soft starters, instrumentation (RTDs, thermocouples, pressure/flow transmitters), and

actuators.

- Site InstallationCommissioning

- Participate in on-site commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting of control systems and automation

equipment.

- Verify wiring, perform I/O checks, test interlocks, and validate control sequences against functional

requirements.

- Provide technical support during site acceptance testing (SAT) and customer handover.

- IoT / IIoT Integration

- Integrate control systems with edge devices, gateways, and cloud platforms for real-time data access and

analytics.

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- Enable remote monitoring, data logging, and performance dashboards using IIoT tools (e.g., MQTT, OPC

UA, REST APIs).

- Collaborate with software teams on Industry 4.0 initiatives, predictive maintenance, and digital twin

development.

- Ensure data security and connectivity reliability in OT/IT convergence environments.

- Project DocumentationSupport

- Create detailed control narratives, sequence of operations (SoO), and user manuals.

- Support cross-functional teams (mechanical, software, field service) during the full project lifecycle.

- Provide post-commissioning support, troubleshooting, and system optimization remotely or on-site.

Safety

- Ensure a safe workplace, including compliance with established safety laws, regulations, codes, policies, and

procedures.

Education and Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

- Proficiency in electrical design software such as AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, SEE Electrical and/or SOLIDWORKS

Electrical.

- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation is an asset.

- Minimum of 3 years of relevant industrial working experience with a focus on power systems, control systems

and automation. Experience in process heating systems, skid-mounted units, or energy systems is a strong asset.

- PLC experience with medium and low voltage equipment.

- Working knowledge with PLC programming is preferred. Proficiency with industrial PLC/HMI platforms (e.g.,

Rockwell Studio 5000, Siemens TIA Portal, FactoryTalk View).

- Familiarity with cybersecurity best practices for industrial automation (ISA/IEC 62443).

- Knowledge of cloud integration, edge computing, or OPC UA-based architectures is a strong asset.

- Working knowledge of industrial networking and communication protocols.

- Familiar with the following codes and standards is preferred:

o Canadian Electrical Code, CSA 22.1, CSA 22.2 No.14, 25, 30

o NFPA 70, 496

o UL 508, 508A, 698, 698A

o Applicable IEC standards for both unclassified area and hazardous area (IEC 60079-060079-1)

o ATEX, Low Voltage, EMC directives

Skills

- Able to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

- Strong written, communication skills and the ability to work in a cross-functional team environment.

- Excellent problem-solving skills with a strong electrical design background and attention to detail.

- Knowledge of ERP systems used in manufacturing is preferred.

- Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.

- Willingness to travel globally for commissioning and technical support (up to 20–30% as needed).