Controls & Automation Engineers (Intermediate to Lead Roles) at Volcanix Automation Inc. — NeverHard
Controls & Automation Engineers (Intermediate to Lead Roles) at Volcanix Automation Inc. in Woodbridge, York region. Skills: Ignition Perspective, Leadership, PLC Programming, Robotics integration, SCADA. Apply on NeverHard.
Company
Volcanix Automation Inc.
Location
Woodbridge, York region
Type
full_time
Required skills:
Ignition Perspective
Leadership
PLC Programming
Robotics integration
SCADA
Siemens PLCs
Troubleshooting
Job DescriptionJob Description
VOLCANIX AUTOMATION
is building out a controls and automation team for a large-scale advanced energy manufacturing facility in the Northeastern United States. We're hiring across multiple levels at once, from intermediate Controls engineers to leads. The work spans SCADA development, PLC programming, and robotics integration in a fast-paced production environment.
If you work in industrial controls and automation, we want to hear from you regardless of where you currently sit on the experience curve. Tell us where you're strongest and where you're looking to develop.
Responsibilities (Across the Team)
Develop, configure, commission, and debug control systems and automated equipment
Program and troubleshoot Siemens PLCs
Build and maintain Ignition Platform SCADA applications
Support production launches, startups, and system ramp-up activities
Perform system testing, validation, and customer acceptance activities
Collaborate with leads, PMs, and cross-functional production teams
Drive troubleshooting efforts and downtime reduction
Maintain clean documentation and adhere to client standards
For the Lead role, this also includes:
Leading and mentoring a team of controls, SCADA, and robotics engineers
Holding the technical bar across the team and coordinating with client stakeholders
Experience Level
Intermediate Controls Engineer
3+ years in industrial controls and automation
Working experience with Ignition Platform (SCADA): configuration and basic development
Siemens PLC programming (TIA Portal)
Familiarity with industrial networks (Profinet, EtherNet/IP)
Solid troubleshooting fundamentals in a production or commissioning environment
Nice to have: safety systems, motion control, vision systems, Fanuc/ABB exposure
Senior Controls Engineer
7+ years in industrial controls and automation
Strong Ignition Platform (SCADA) experience: configuration, development, deployment
Siemens PLC programming (TIA Portal)
Motion control and safety system integration
Vision systems and error proofing
Track record commissioning large-scale automation systems
Nice to have: Fanuc and/or ABB robot integration experience
Controls Engineering Lead
10+ years in industrial controls and automation, with prior team lead or supervisory experience
Strong Ignition Platform (SCADA) and Siemens PLC (TIA Portal) experience
Safety system integration and oversight, motion control, vision systems and error proofing
Proven track record commissioning large-scale automation systems and mentoring engineers
Nice to have: Fanuc and/or ABB robot integration experience
Engineering or Technical Degree is required, along with solid communication and documentation skills.
Work Authorization
We welcome candidates who are:
Eligible for TN Visa
Authorized to work and travel in North America
Additional Information
Travel and work-related expenses are covered by the company.
Work location is on-site.