Experience in regulated or high-reliability environments
(food processing, pharmaceuticals, automotive, energy, defense, etc.)
Location: Moncton New Brunswick
Company: Bedford Industrial Automation Inc.
Employment Type: Full-Time
About Us
We are a forward-thinking industrial automation company delivering reliable, robust and high-quality control systems across a wide range of industries. Our work includes greenfield projects, complex retrofits, and mission-critical production systems where uptime and engineering discipline matter.
We value practical engineers — people who can design a system, wire it, program it, commission it, and support it in the field.
The Opportunity
As a Senior Industrial Automation Programmer, you will architect, program, commission, and support industrial automation systems across multiple platforms and environments. You will work closely with engineering, operations, and field teams to deliver robust, maintainable, and future-ready automation solutions.
This role is hands-on by design. It is suited for someone who writes clean, structured code and is comfortable wiring panels, troubleshooting I/O, and commissioning systems on site.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, program, test, and commission PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems
(Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider, Phoenix Contact, Ignition, etc.)
- Develop structured, scalable and maintainable programs using various programming languages.
- Design, wire and troubleshoot control panels, field devices, PLC I/O, VFDs, servos, and safety circuits
- Perform on-site assessment, startup, and troubleshooting of industrial automation systems
- Lead troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for complex electrical and controls issues
- Integrate full systems that may include robotics, motion control, 3rd party controllers and networking
- Interpret, review, and mark up electrical schematics and P&IDs
- Produce clear technical documentation, change logs, and version-controlled code repositories
- Support continuous improvement initiatives including data acquisition, OEE, and predictive maintenance
- Mentor junior team members and contribute to internal technical standards and training
Qualifications
- 3+ years of hands-on industrial automation experience
- Advanced proficiency with PLC programming using ladder logic, structured text, and function block
- Strong understanding of electrical theory
- Solid knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, EtherCAT, DeviceNet, etc
Technical Experience
- Strong ability with at least one PLC platform
- Strong ability with at least one SCADA/HMI platform
- Experience sizing, implementing and starting up VFDs
- Experience with motion control, electrical and/or hydraulic
- Experience with robotics considered an asset
- Familiarity with machine safety
- Familiarity with MES systems, historians, and data-driven automation
Additional Assets
- Knowledge of CSA and UL safety standards
- Exposure to IIoT, edge computing, or cloud-connected automation
Bilingual (English/French) for multi-site operations
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Professional development and certification support
- Opportunities to lead major automation upgrades and greenfield projects
- Hands-on involvement from design through commissioning
- A culture that values technical excellence, safety, and practical innovation
This Role Is a Good Fit If You
- Enjoy owning automation systems end-to-end
- Are comfortable on the plant floor and inside a control panel
- Take pride in clean code, solid wiring, and systems that just work
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40.00-$60.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Electrician Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
