Senior Controls Designer | Industrial Automation | Day Shift
Windsor, ON
$40.00 - $45.00/hour (Based on Experience)
Monday-Friday | 6:00 AM-3:30 PM or 7:00 AM-3:30 PM
Are you an experienced Controls Designer looking for the opportunity to work on innovative automation projects from concept through commissioning
Join a well-established engineering and automation manufacturer that designs and builds custom automated equipment for the automotive, aerospace, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, and logistics industries. This is a hands-on, design-focused role where you'll work on a variety of custom machinery, collaborate with a highly skilled engineering team, and see your designs come to life on the shop floor.
If you're highly proficient with AutoCAD Electrical, enjoy designing electrical systems from the ground up, and thrive in a fast-paced project environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Why You'll Want This Opportunity
- Competitive hourly wage of $40-$45/hour based on experience
- Straight day shift with no scheduled overtime
- Permanent, full-time position
- Modern, clean, state-of-the-art engineering and manufacturing facility
- Work on custom automation projects across multiple industries
- Diverse and challenging projects—50% new machine designs and 50% system modifications
- Small, collaborative engineering team with the opportunity to make a direct impact
- Annual performance and salary reviews
- RRSP matching program
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
- Employee Assistance Program and wellness initiatives
- Tuition reimbursement
- Relocation assistance available
- Paid vacation and sick days
What You'll Be Doing
- Design electrical and pneumatic schematics for custom automated machinery using AutoCAD Electrical
- Develop new electrical control system designs and modify existing electrical drawings based on customer requirements
- Collaborate with mechanical designers, engineers, production, and shop floor teams throughout each project
- Support machine startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and system integration activities
- Ensure all electrical documentation is accurate, organized, and maintained throughout the project lifecycle
- Design systems that meet customer specifications, safety standards, and project timelines
- Manage multiple projects while maintaining a high level of quality and attention to detail
What We're Looking For
- Minimum 5 years of Controls Design experience in an industrial automation or custom machinery environment
- Strong hands-on experience using AutoCAD Electrical (required)
- Proven ability to create electrical schematics from scratch—not just modify existing drawings
- Experience designing electrical and pneumatic systems for automated equipment
- Strong understanding of industrial control systems and machine automation
- Experience supporting commissioning, troubleshooting, or machine startup is considered an asset
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced engineering environment
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Passport required
- Engineering or technical diploma is preferred; equivalent industry experience will also be considered
Preferred Experience
Experience with any of the following would be considered an asset:
- Robotics and robotic integration
- Machine vision systems
- Industrial automation equipment
- Custom machinery design
- Control and instrumentation systems
If you're looking for an opportunity to work on complex automation projects, take ownership of your designs, and join a collaborative engineering team, we'd like to hear from you.
Apply today!
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