PLC & Automation Controls Specialist

Toronto, ON
On-site
Posted Sep 30, 2026
1 position

$39–$44 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level

Job summary

Troubleshoot and support PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, electrical controls, instrumentation, drives, sensors, and automation networks, including resolving equipment breakdowns and performing preventive maintenance. Modify automation programs and interfaces to improve safety, reliability, usability, productivity, cycle time, and energy efficiency.

Job details

WHAT ON EARTH IS DECIEM? We are a collective of disrupters and doers, of creatives and scientists, with a mission to reimagine the world of beauty. Since inception, our vertically integrated structure, including our own laboratories, manufacturing, retail stores, and brand infrastructure, have enabled us to rapidly identify opportunities and deliver quality. Home to The Ordinary, NIOD, AVESTAN, and other emerging brands, our goal is to create with purpose. We were founded on the principle of doing everything that others don’t. Because normal gets you nowhere. We are DECIEM, The Abnormal Beauty Company. We are growing rapidly and we’re looking for someone who shares this vision and wants to grow with us! WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR We’re hiring a PLC & Automation Controls Specialist responsible for designing, programming, troubleshooting, and optimizing industrial automation systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operations. This is an on-site role based out of our Eastside Manufacturing Facility in Etobicoke. PAY RANGE The anticipated base salary for this position is $38.50 to $43.50. Exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. The salary range may vary based on geographic location. WHAT YOU'D BE DOING IN THIS ROLE Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, electrical controls, instrumentation, sensors, drives, servo systems, and communication networks. Support equipment breakdowns by identifying and resolving automation and controls issues efficiently. Modify and improve existing PLC programs to enhance machine performance, reliability, safety, and maintainability. Develop and maintain Human Machine Interface (HMI) applications to improve operator usability and equipment diagnostics. Configure and support SCADA systems for monitoring, alarming, data collection, and reporting. Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems as required Inspect and examine machinery and equipment to detect irregularities and malfunctions Conduct preventative maintenance tasks and provide documentation as required. Proactively inspect equipment daily to identify early stages of breakdown to implement corrective action Improve visualization, alarm management, and operator interfaces to increase productivity and reduce downtime. Identify opportunities to improve equipment performance, cycle time, reliability, and energy efficiency through automation enhancements. SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED TO GET THE JOB DONE Valid interprovincial red seal license/442A Certification is required OR degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related field. Equivalent combinations of education and relevant industrial automation experience may be considered. 5+ years of experience programming and supporting industrial automation systems in a manufacturing environment. Experience with Siemens, Mitsubishi, Rockwell, and Beckhoff PLCs/HMIs Solid organization and time management skills WHAT YOU'LL BE GAINING BY JOINING OUR TEAM There’s a lot of good stuff that comes along with being a DECIEM team member. Here’s a few of our favourite perks and benefits, in no particular order… Generous Vacation & Personal Days, plus additional time off for volunteering in your community, voting, peaceful protesting, celebrating your birthday, and more. 6 months of paid time off for new parents (inclusive of all genders). Monthly catered lunches and chances to connect with your teammates. Unlimited access to an Employee Assistance Program that includes mental health care, mindfulness programs, and more. Access to Development Grants & a LinkedIn Learning membership to help you keep growing and learning. First dibs on new products. A generous discount on DECIEM products for you, your family, and your friends. BUILDING GROWTH TO POWER GOOD We are a People first company that lives by our core values to… ✨ Defy Convention. ✨ Make it real. ✨ Play in the grey. ✨ Build Bridges. ✨ Be the rabbit. These values continue to guide us in all that we do. Along the way, we’ve been honoured to win some pretty incredible awards, including a CEW Achiever Award, Best Skincare Brand at Sunday Times Style Beauty Awards, and Most Popular Sustainable Brand by The Cosmetify Index Global. We’re still blushing! SUSTAINABILITY AND SOCIAL IMPACT DECIEM’s objective is to build growth and do good things while prioritizing people, animals, and the Earth. Our Sustainability strategy is focused on fighting climate change, improved waste management, responsible packaging, responsible sourcing and product lifecycle, and water conservation. In 2020, DECIEM established the Good Fund to support both large and grassroots charities in response to global events. CREATING A HUMAN WORLD OF BEAUTY DECIEM is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) by creating meaningful, measurable change in the lives of our team members and in the communities where we operate. Achieving equality is critical to DECIEM and our future. You can learn more about our DEI commitment in our open letter, " DECIEM is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on age, colour, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, and any other legally protected class in accordance with applicable federal, provincial and local laws. We are also committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you are contacted to be part of our recruitment process and require accommodation, please let us know. WANT TO JOIN US? Thank you for reading the whole thing! If you liked what you heard, kindly send us your resume. We really appreciate your effort in applying for this position. However, only those who have been shortlisted for interviews will be contacted. <3 #SP

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Requirements

Requires a valid interprovincial Red Seal license or 442A certification, or a degree in electrical, mechatronics, automation engineering, electrical engineering technology, or a related field; equivalent education and relevant experience may be considered. Candidates need at least five years of experience programming and supporting industrial automation systems in manufacturing, experience with Siemens, Mitsubishi, Rockwell, and Beckhoff PLCs and HMIs, and strong organizational and time-management skills.