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Automation Controls Engineering Specialist


Job Location:

Scarborough - Canada

Yearly Salary: $ 90000 - 112000
Posted: 29 August 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 26 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Join us in building Careers and shaping Experiences Beyond the Box

About Us

At Atlantic Packaging every box tells a story and yours begins here. As a proudly Canadian-owned company with over 80 years of excellence in the corrugated packaging industry with operations within North America (Ontario Quebec and United States) were committed to sustainability customer excellence and community impact. Since 1945 weve supported local jobs and built a legacy of trust with our clients and team members. At Atlantic your ideas matter your growth is supported and your work makes a real impact.

The Opportunity

The Automation Controls Engineering Specialist provides Controls related engineering support for two of the west side Atlantic Plants. The job function is to provide Automation Controls Technical Expertise for our Hannon plant and Mississauga Plant. This is a full-time day position with the possibility of emergency support for our 24/5 operations. Work between the two (Midwest and Mississauga). Base Office or Offices in both plants.

What youll do

  • Act as subject expert in diagnostics for complex issues that cannot be solved by our internal Electricians. Ongoing Job Functions (50% of the time)
  • Technical Support when machine is down is top priority (24/5).
  • Understand and/or able to program PLCs either Siemens S7 or AB RSLogix and able to program SCADA and or Phyton.
  • Able to configure and troubleshoot Variable Frequency Drives (VFD).
  • Provide cross training to electricians when time permits and or during debugging complex problems.
  • Back-ups of; PLC SCADA HMIs and Drives parameters.
  • Obtain missing files for assets from OEMs (Programs Schematics Parts Lists Manuals in electronic format) - Maintaining Engineering Software (over 50 software packages) on Controls Engineering Laptops.
  • Ensure Engineering Controls Laptops can connect to numerous devices (Drives PLCs HMIs) mainly Allen Bradely and Siemens
  • Assist in identifying Electrical Controls issues and implement solutions.
  • Assist and coordinate Electrical Controls / Automation projects such as End-Of-Life machineries and/or components.
  • Work may require occasional extended hours to assist and support the troubleshooting of electrical equipment.
  • Training of Electricians when and if time permits

What youll bring

  • Technologist Engineer or Electrician with 8 years OEM Machine building experience required
  • Technologist or Engineer must have minimum of 5 years OEM machine building experience preferably PLC / SCADA programming VFD configuration Electrical Control system integration and commissioning complex Automation / Robotics systems with Allen Bradley and Siemens PLCs SCADA / HMIs
  • Electrician with a minimum of 8 years OEM machine building experience preferably PLC / SCADA programming VFD configuration Electrical Control system integration and commissioning complex Automation / Robotics systems with Allen Bradley and Siemens PLCs SCADA / HMIs. Candidates with OEM machine building hands-on experience (Controls Programming PLC/Drive system integration Commissioning) is preferred
  • Understand or trained on PLC software logic able to program PLCs either Siemens S7 or AB RSLogix and able to program SCADA and or Phyton

  • Understanding of PLC / Drive system integration to production equipment and communication protocols

  • Able to configure setup troubleshoot VFDs

  • Able to troubleshoot complex Automation / Robotics systems using electrical meters PLC software and SCADA system

Preferred Experience (if applicable):

PLCs (Allen Bradley) Hardware / Software / Communication

  • Hardware: SLC 500 Series SLC 501 SLC 503 SLC 504 MICROLOGIX 1400 MICROLOGIX 1500 CompactLogix ControlLogix GuardLogix Software
  • Software: RSLogix500 Studio5000
  • Communications: RSNetworx RSLinx

PLCs (Siemens) Hardware / Software / Communication

  • Hardware: SIMATIC S7-300 SIMATIC S7-400 SIMATIC S7-1200 SIMATIC S7-1500
  • Software: STEP 7-Micro/WIN SIMATIC STEP 7 Professional (TIA Portal)
  • Communications: PROFIBUS DP PROFINET MPI/PPI ASi TwinCat

Drives

  • Drives (LENZE): Lenze 8200 Lenzei950
  • Drives (Allen Bradley): Power Flex
  • Siemens: S120 / G120
  • Nord
  • Drives Communication: Lenze CAN / RS232 / Profibus; Siemens Profinet / Profibus
  • Robot
  • GE Fanuc Yaskawa ABB.

HMI / SCADA

  • IA Ignition or Wonderware

What We Offer

  • Comprehensive health dental and vision coverage (dependents included)
  • Teamwork-focused culture with sustainability initiatives and social events
  • A culture of appreciation through a point-based recognition
  • Opportunities for advancement and internal movement
  • Education assistance for continuous skill development
  • Academic scholarships for employees children
  • Safety equipment and PPE support program
  • Knowledge of advanced material considerationsis an asset.

Inclusion and Accessibility

Atlantic Packaging is committed to fostering an inclusive accessible and respectful environment for all candidates. If you require accommodation during the hiring process please contact our Talent Acquisition teamwere here to support you.

We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in joining Atlantic Packaging. While we appreciate the time and effort invested only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please Note:

Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal and background check. Details will be provided through the application process.

Hiring Range : $90000 to $112000 per year. A candidates experience and knowledge may be factored into the pay a candidate receives for this position. This posting is for an existing vacancy.


Required Experience:

IC


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