Senior Controls Engineer

Uptime Industrial Inc. • Surrey, BC

19d • CA$50 - CA$60 • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Industrial Controls Manager, the Senior Controls Engineer plays a vital role in delivering and maintaining advanced automation systems at customer sites. You will lead installations, commissioning, FAT/SAT testing, and troubleshooting, while providing expert remote and on-site support and training. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with vendors, demonstrate technical expertise, and ensure high-quality service that drives customer success.

Requirements

• Minimum ten (10) years of experience in Electrical Design and troubleshooting
• Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Systems Design, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent
• Experience in control system and electrical panel design using AutoCAD or ePLAN
• Working knowledge of PLCs (Allen Bradley, Siemens, Omron) and HMI Programming
• Committed to customer service and going the extra mile while servicing clients

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in food and beverage, manufacturing, distribution, or related environments will be considered an asset

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer sites for installations, commissioning, FAT/SAT testing, and troubleshooting of advanced automation systems
• Serve as the primary on-call technician, responding promptly to emergency service requests
• Provide remote and on-site technical support to assist with system operation, maintenance, and issue resolution
• Develop, modify, and optimize PLC, HMI, and SCADA programs tailored to customer needs
• Implement and support safety systems, conducting FMEAs to mitigate operational risks
• Integrate robotics, motion control, and machine vision systems for precision automation solutions
• Configure and fine-tune VFDs and industrial networks to maximize system efficiency and uptime
• Document system configurations and site activities clearly for internal teams and customers
• Stay current with emerging technologies, recommending enhancements that improve performance and scalability

Benefits

• Medical and Dental Coverage
• Friends and Family Program
• Professional Development and Education Support
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan: A plan that helps you save for your retirement with employer matching
• Company Vehicle

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree