PLC Programmer​/Automation Controls Specialist

About the job PLC Programmer / Automation Controls Specialist Food & Beverage Process Automation

Location: Greater Toronto Area
Work Environment: Home-Based & Customer Sites
Compensation: $90,000–$115,000 + Benefits

Kellow Recruiting is partnering with a Canadian leader in process engineering and industrial automation
.

Since the 1990s, this company has built an outstanding reputation helping some of Canada's most recognized food, beverage, and dairy manufacturers improve and automate their production processes.

Today, they have a strong technical team of:

• Process Designers
• Electrical Specialists
• Automation Experts

Their strength lies in supporting the entire automation lifecycle
:

Consultation Process Design 2D & 3D Modelling Mechanical & Electrical Engineering PLC & HMI Programming Systems Integration Commissioning Optimization

They don't simply provide engineering resources or deliver a design and walk away. They work alongside customers to design, build, integrate, and optimize production systems that perform reliably in active manufacturing environments.

Every project begins with understanding the customer's production process.

The design team develops the process flow, equipment layout, and physical system
. You'll then interpret that design and develop the controls that tell the equipment what to do.

From PLC and HMI programming through integration, commissioning, and optimization, you'll help transform a process design into a fully functioning automated production system.

This is a hands-on, customer-facing position
. You'll work primarily at manufacturing sites across the GTA, collaborating with customers, process designers, electricians, engineers, and project team members while representing the company professionally.

Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC and HMI programs for automated processing and production equipment.

Integrate PLC controls with:

• Drives
• Motors
• Valves
• Sensors
• Relays
• Instrumentation

Interpret process designs, electrical drawings, and operating requirements while supporting:

• Testing
• Startup
• System optimization

Work directly with:

• Operators
• Maintenance teams
• Customer representatives

You'll help diagnose problems, implement solutions, and improve system performance.

Work independently, document changes, manage priorities, and see assignments through to successful operation.

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in:
  • PLC programming
  • Industrial automation
  • Controls
  • Commissioning
  • Systems integration

Strong experience with Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley PLCs and HMIs
, along with practical knowledge of:

• Electrical controls
• VFDs
• Motors
• Relays
• Sensors
• Valves
• Instrumentation

We're looking for someone with an entrepreneurial mindset who is comfortable:

• Working independently
• Taking ownership
• Solving technical problems
• Managing priorities
• Communicating effectively with customers and colleagues

Experience in any of the following industries is a strong asset:

• Food
• Beverage
• Pharmaceutical
• Packaging
• Process manufacturing

You'll also need:

• A valid driver's licence
• Reliable transportation
• Flexibility to travel to customer sites throughout the GTA
• Flexibility to work variable hours during critical commissioning and startup periods

This is an opportunity to expand your expertise beyond programming alone
.

You'll participate in the complete automation lifecycle and gain exposure to how:

Process Design + Electrical Controls + Mechanical Systems + Programming + Integration + Commissioning

come together to create functioning production systems.

You'll learn from an established team of experienced technical…