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Insight Global

Controls Designer

Waterloo, ON, Canada

$40 to $53 CAD / hour · Full-time

Within 25 km of Cambridge · About 22.7 km from the city centre

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Job details

Pay: $40 to $53 CAD / hour
Job type: Full-time
Experience: 3-5+ years of controls engineering, automation engineering, or related experience.
Posted: Sep 18, 2026

Original job description

Title: Controls Designer

Location: Waterloo, ON - 5x onsite per week

Duration: Permanent, fulltime

Pay range: $40-$53 per hour + Bonus

Vacancy Status:

This posting is for a currently vacant role, and the successful candidate will be hired into an existing open position

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a Controls Designer to design, program, commission, and support custom automated machinery from concept through implementation. This role involves PLC/HMI programming, machine commissioning, troubleshooting, and customer-site support. Approximately 10-20% travel is required throughout Canada and the United States (approx. 2x per year for 2 week durations)

Key Responsibilities

Program and configure automated machinery using PLCs, HMIs, motion controls, and automation technologies.
Test, troubleshoot, and debug machinery during assembly, startup, and commissioning.
Collaborate with engineers, electricians, and machine builders to ensure equipment performs as designed.
Install, commission, and support equipment at customer sites.
Train customers on machine operation and maintain project documentation.

Must-Have Requirements:

3-5+ years of controls engineering, automation engineering, or related experience.
Experience designing and programming custom automated machinery from concept through commissioning.
Strong PLC and HMI programming experience, preferably with Allen-Bradley and/or Omron.
Experience owning automation projects throughout the full machine lifecycle.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout North America.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

Experience with robotics and machine vision systems.
Experience wiring control panels and automated equipment.
Experience programming servo/motion control systems.
Experience implementing industrial communication networks.
Experience with C++, VB, .NET, or database development.
Experience mentoring junior engineers or technicians.

Artificial intelligence tools are used to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position.

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Responsibilities

The Controls Designer will design, program, commission, and support custom automated machinery from concept through implementation. Responsibilities include collaborating with engineering teams, troubleshooting equipment, and providing on-site support for customers.

Requirements

Candidates must have 3-5+ years of experience in controls or automation engineering with strong PLC and HMI programming skills. A valid driver's license and the ability to travel throughout North America are required.

Skills

PLC Programming
HMI Programming
Automation Engineering
Machine Commissioning
Troubleshooting
Allen-Bradley
Omron
Motion Controls
Robotics
Machine Vision
Control Panel Wiring
Servo Systems
Industrial Communication Networks
C++
VB
.NET

Benefits

Bonus

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Keywords

Controls Designer
PLC
HMI
Automation
Allen-Bradley
Omron
Motion Controls
Commissioning
Troubleshooting
Robotics
Machine Vision
Control Panels
Servo
Industrial Communication
C++
VB
.NET
Database Development
Engineering
Manufacturing

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