Stellar Recruitment is looking for an Electrical Controls/Automation Engineer or Technologist to join a growing engineering team in Richmond, BC. This role is ideal for someone with experience in industrial automation, controls engineering, PLC programming, and commissioning who is looking to work on complex global projects. You’ll take ownership of control system design and delivery, with the opportunity to travel internationally for installation and commissioning. If this sounds like an opportunity you'd be interested in, we want to hear from you! Get in touch today: info@stellar-recruitment.com
Responsibilities:
- Design and deliver robust, safety-compliant control systems for complex installations
- Develop PLC/HMI systems and control architectures using Siemens TIA Portal
- Support functional safety design and validation, including ISO 13849
- Develop electrical system designs, schematics, and documentation using AutoCAD
- Lead commissioning, troubleshooting, and customer handover on global project sites
- Support bid and proposal development with practical, cost-effective control solutions
- Standardize and improve control architectures across different platforms
- Collaborate with Project Execution, Product, and Supply Chain teams to deliver projects on schedule
- Troubleshoot software, hardware, electrical, and industrial network issues
- Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes, standards, and regulatory requirements
Qualifications and Experience:
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field
- 3–6 years of experience in controls or industrial automation
- Strong experience with PLC programming, system integration, and commissioning
- Proficiency with Siemens TIA Portal and industrial automation systems
- Experience with industrial networks including PROFINET, PROFIsafe, Ethernet/IP, or Modbus
- Knowledge of IEC 61131-3 programming languages including Ladder, FBD, or Structured Text
- Experience with electrical system design, schematics, and AutoCAD
- Understanding of functional safety, ISO 13849, and SISTEMA is an asset
- EIT status or eligibility for registration with EGBC is an asset
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Flexible and adaptable, with a willingness to take on new responsibilities within a growing team
- Must have at least 2–3 years remaining on a valid Canadian work permit, or hold Canadian PR/citizenship
Salary: $80,000–$100,000
Location: Richmond, BC (Moving to Mount Pleasant in 2027)
Travel: Approximately 25% international travel, including 2–3+ week assignments for installation and commissioning
Work arrangement: Full-time, primarily onsite
To learn more about Stellar Recruitment’s services, please visit our website at www.stellar-recruitment.com, or find us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
