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Controls Lead

Job in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Listing for: Insight Global
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-20
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Robotics, Systems Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 100000 - 125000 CAD Yearly CAD 100000.00 125000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Controls Lead )

Job Details

Employment:
Long-Term Contract

Travel:
Extensive Travel Required to Sweden and Ohio

Pay: $81-$84

Role Overview

Insight Global is looking for a technical and customer-facing lead for Phase 1 execution in Cambridge and Sweden. The Controls Lead is responsible for owning system understanding end-to-end, supporting remote installations, and acting as the primary technical interface with the customer during staggered phases of the program. This individual will transition into a long‑term leadership role across subsequent phases.

Key Responsibilities
  • Act as lead for Phase 1 integration activities in Cambridge
  • Own system-level understanding across PLCs, robotics, and vision systems
  • Lead and support remote installation activities in Sweden
  • Serve as the on-site technical lead during installation and post-install support
  • Work independently with the customer to troubleshoot, triage, and resolve issues
  • Provide hands‑on support and system knowledge transfer during the extended support window
  • Support remote software design and troubleshooting for Phase 2
  • Collaborate with integration teams during later project phases
  • Assist with coordination between CAPEX teams, integration teams, and customer stakeholders
  • Help stabilize support gaps during the lag between integration and installation
Technology Scope
  • Siemens TIA Portal (PLC)
  • ABB Industrial Robots
  • Cognex Vision Systems – depth in all three is not required, but solid system-level understanding is expected
Required Skills and Experience
  • Eligible for 10 CFR 810 clearance
  • Willing to travel between Sweden, Canada, and potentially the US
  • Experience as a machine builder, owning large-scale automation systems end-to-end OR 15+ years in an automation environment with leadership experience
  • Proven track record leading automation projects through remote installations
  • Experience designing systems from scratch
  • Comfortable acting as a senior technical authority with customers
  • Able to lead teams and coordinate multi-discipline work streams
  • Solid troubleshooting and integration experience across complex systems
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