Industrial Automation and CSV Engineer Ontario, Canada

Location: Cambridge Ontario Canada onsite
Engagement: Contract with possibility of extension
Anticipated term: October 19 2026 through January 2027
Duration: Approximately 13 billable weeks allowing for two non-billable weeks during the winter holidays

We are seeking experienced Senior Automation Validation Engineers to support our project involving automated and robotic medical-device assembly equipment.

The successful candidates will provide hands-on validation and testing support for PLC and SCADA controlled manufacturing systems. This role requires strong knowledge of industrial controls automation architecture equipment functionality computerized system validation data integrity and regulated manufacturing practices.

Candidates must be local to the Cambridge Ontario area or willing to temporarily relocate for the duration of the assignment. Routine travel expenses are not anticipated.

• Author review and execute FAT SAT IQ OQ and Test Method Validation protocols.
• Plan and perform software verification and validation activities throughout the system lifecycle.
• Test PLC logic equipment sequences interlocks alarms error codes system messages and recovery conditions.
• Execute feature unit integration functional and User Acceptance Testing.
• Challenge sensors actuators electrical controls safety devices vision systems and robotic equipment.
• Verify device assembly processes and equipment-based functional testing.
• Confirm part traceability electronic records database transactions and system data flows.
• Assess data integrity controls in accordance with regulated-industry expectations.
• Review PLC programs SCADA configurations automation architecture control narratives and electrical documentation.
• Document test results discrepancies objective evidence and deviations with a high level of accuracy.
• Collaborate and establish excellent rapport and communication with equipment suppliers controls engineers quality manufacturing and project stakeholders.
• Support troubleshooting deviation resolution corrective actions and protocol closeout.

• Minimum of six years of experience working with PLC- and SCADA-controlled industrial automation or assembly equipment.
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated expertise authoring and executing FAT SAT IQ OQ and TMV protocols.
• Strong understanding of the software verification and validation lifecycle.
• Advanced knowledge of PLC programming concepts and industrial automation architecture.
• Hands-on experience with the Rockwell Automation suite and FactoryTalk View.
• Experience testing equipment alarms error codes interlocks system messages and abnormal operating conditions.
• Working knowledge of electrical panels controls sensors actuators vision systems and robotic machinery.
• Experience with databases electronic records part-traceability systems and data-integrity principles.
• Ability to interpret PLC logic electrical drawings functional specifications and equipment design documentation.
• Strong technical writing troubleshooting and cross-functional communication skills.

• Medical-device assembly or manufacturing experience.
• Experience validating automated or robotic medical-device assembly lines.
• Experience with Ignition SCADA environments.
• Familiarity with GxP practices computerized system validation and applicable medical-device quality requirements.
• Experience validating vision inspection device functional testing serialization or part-traceability systems.

• Must be available to work onsite in Cambridge Ontario.
• Candidates must already be local or willing to relocate temporarily to avoid recurring travel expenses.
• Two weeks of non-billable time are anticipated during the winter holiday period.
• Strong performers may be considered for an extension beyond the initial project stage.

Please submit a résumé highlighting your experience with:

• Medical-device or regulated automated assembly equipment
• Rockwell PLCs FactoryTalk View and Ignition
• FAT SAT IQ OQ and TMV execution
• Software verification and validation
• Robotics vision systems and industrial controls
• Databases data integrity and part traceability