Senior Control Engineer

Woodbridge, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 27, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Lead · 10+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level
Application method: Apply on LinkedIn (LinkedIn sign-in required)

Job summary

Develop and program PLC-based industrial automation and machine control systems, integrate equipment such as robots, VFDs, sensors, and vision systems, and support testing, debugging, commissioning, and customer-site installation. Lead technical project activities, collaborate with customers and engineering teams, provide training and mentorship, and drive improvements in safety, quality, productivity, and cost efficiency.

Job details

About ALTEN: In just three decades, ALTEN has become a global leader in Research & Development, Engineering, IT Services, Life Sciences, and Network Services. With a presence in more than 30 countries and a team of over 60,000 employees, we are trusted by industry leaders worldwide to deliver pioneering solutions and drive technical excellence. ALTEN CANADA, a proud subsidiary of ALTEN headquartered in France, is dedicated to serving the Canadian market. With offices in Montreal and Toronto, we combine global expertise with local insight to accelerate innovation across Canada. At ALTEN CANADA, our consultants thrive on solving complex, highly technical challenges across diverse industries. From Life Sciences to Energy, Automation to Manufacturing, Aviation, Defense. Automotive, Rail and Transportation to Information Systems and Telecommunications, our unwavering commitment to excellence shaping the future of technology and industry. Job Description: Develop and program PLC-based automation and industrial machine control systems (Rockwell, Siemens), including creating new code, modifying existing systems, and developing automation solutions from concept to implementation. Integrate and configure industrial equipment such as VFDs, robots (FANUC, ABB), sensors, vision systems, motion controllers, lasers, and I/O devices to ensure reliable and efficient machine operation. Perform system testing, FAT support, debugging, startup, commissioning, and customer-site installation support, ensuring systems meet performance and functional requirements. Collaborate with customers, project managers, electricians, designers, and engineering teams to troubleshoot issues, deliver complete automation solutions, and provide technical training and support. Lead technical activities including project planning, effort estimation, documentation, mentoring junior team members, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, productivity, and cost efficiency. Requirement: 10+ years of experience in PLC programming experience with Rockwell or Siemens, developing from scratch Industrial automation experience with FANUC robot, ABB robot programming VFD control experience Ability to travel to customer sites, primarily in the U.S.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires 10 or more years of experience developing PLC programs from scratch using Rockwell or Siemens systems. Candidates must have industrial automation experience with FANUC or ABB robots and VFD controls, and be able to travel to customer sites, primarily in the U.S.