Top Benefits
About the role
Core Molding Technologies is hiring a Controls Engineer to support automation, PLC systems, and controls engineering at our manufacturing plant in Cobourg, Ontario .
This role focuses on equipment upgrades, system troubleshooting, and the integration of modern controls solutions to improve performance, reliability, and safety.
Responsibilities
- Support daily plant operations with troubleshooting, electrical diagnostics, and controls expertise
- Design, implement, and upgrade control systems for molding and assembly equipment
- Lead automation and modernization initiatives for plant processes
- Execute capital projects from concept through installation and validation
- Develop and maintain electrical drawings, PLC logic, HMI programs, and related documentation
- Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to manage equipment integration
- Support maintenance and production with training and technical guidance
- Reduce downtime, scrap, and cycle times through process optimization
- Ensure controls and electrical systems comply with ESA, CSA, M.O.L., and safety standards
- Assist with environmental and safety compliance for plant systems
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (P.Eng.preferred)
- PLC programming experience (required)
- Experience with HMI, SCADA, and Ethernet-based systems (required)
- Strong understanding of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic control systems
- Familiar with AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and technical documentation
- Knowledge of instrumentation, control panel design, and control system architecture
- Ability to read P&ID and process flow diagrams
- Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills
- Ability to work after hours or weekends to support 24/7 plant operations if needed
Preferred
- Experience in manufacturing or process industries
- Background in system migration or upgrading legacy controls platforms
- Familiarity with safety interlocks, control panel standards, and field device integration
Job Details
- Schedule: Monday to Friday (may require after-hours support as needed)
- Travel: Occasional (mainly local or within Canada, supporting vendors or equipment sourcing)
- Location: Single-plant support role
- Physical Requirements: Occasionally lift/move up to 20 lbs
Why Join Us
- Competitive compensation
- Full benefits package
- Paid time off and holidays
- Opportunity to support automation and continuous improvement in a high-impact plant role
Recruiters We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party agencies.
About Core Molding Technologies
Core Molding Technologies is a leading engineered materials company specializing in molded structural products, principally in building products, utilities, transportation and powersports industries across North America. The Company operates in one operating segment as a molder of thermoplastic and thermoset structural products. The Company’s operating segment consists of one reporting unit, Core Molding Technologies. The Company offers customers a wide range of manufacturing processes to fit various program volume and investment requirements. These thermoset processes include compression molding of sheet molding compound (“SMC”), resin transfer molding (“RTM”), liquid molding of dicyclopentadiene (“DCPD”), spray-up and hand-lay-up. The thermoplastic processes include direct long-fiber thermoplastics (“DLFT”) and structural foam and structural web injection molding. Core Molding Technologies serves a wide variety of markets, including the medium and heavy-duty truck, marine, automotive, agriculture, construction, and other commercial products. The demand for Core Molding Technologies’ products is affected by economic conditions in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Core Molding Technologies’ operations may change proportionately more than revenues from operations.
Top Benefits
About the role
Core Molding Technologies is hiring a Controls Engineer to support automation, PLC systems, and controls engineering at our manufacturing plant in Cobourg, Ontario .
This role focuses on equipment upgrades, system troubleshooting, and the integration of modern controls solutions to improve performance, reliability, and safety.
Responsibilities
- Support daily plant operations with troubleshooting, electrical diagnostics, and controls expertise
- Design, implement, and upgrade control systems for molding and assembly equipment
- Lead automation and modernization initiatives for plant processes
- Execute capital projects from concept through installation and validation
- Develop and maintain electrical drawings, PLC logic, HMI programs, and related documentation
- Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to manage equipment integration
- Support maintenance and production with training and technical guidance
- Reduce downtime, scrap, and cycle times through process optimization
- Ensure controls and electrical systems comply with ESA, CSA, M.O.L., and safety standards
- Assist with environmental and safety compliance for plant systems
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (P.Eng.preferred)
- PLC programming experience (required)
- Experience with HMI, SCADA, and Ethernet-based systems (required)
- Strong understanding of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic control systems
- Familiar with AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and technical documentation
- Knowledge of instrumentation, control panel design, and control system architecture
- Ability to read P&ID and process flow diagrams
- Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills
- Ability to work after hours or weekends to support 24/7 plant operations if needed
Preferred
- Experience in manufacturing or process industries
- Background in system migration or upgrading legacy controls platforms
- Familiarity with safety interlocks, control panel standards, and field device integration
Job Details
- Schedule: Monday to Friday (may require after-hours support as needed)
- Travel: Occasional (mainly local or within Canada, supporting vendors or equipment sourcing)
- Location: Single-plant support role
- Physical Requirements: Occasionally lift/move up to 20 lbs
Why Join Us
- Competitive compensation
- Full benefits package
- Paid time off and holidays
- Opportunity to support automation and continuous improvement in a high-impact plant role
Recruiters We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party agencies.
About Core Molding Technologies
Core Molding Technologies is a leading engineered materials company specializing in molded structural products, principally in building products, utilities, transportation and powersports industries across North America. The Company operates in one operating segment as a molder of thermoplastic and thermoset structural products. The Company’s operating segment consists of one reporting unit, Core Molding Technologies. The Company offers customers a wide range of manufacturing processes to fit various program volume and investment requirements. These thermoset processes include compression molding of sheet molding compound (“SMC”), resin transfer molding (“RTM”), liquid molding of dicyclopentadiene (“DCPD”), spray-up and hand-lay-up. The thermoplastic processes include direct long-fiber thermoplastics (“DLFT”) and structural foam and structural web injection molding. Core Molding Technologies serves a wide variety of markets, including the medium and heavy-duty truck, marine, automotive, agriculture, construction, and other commercial products. The demand for Core Molding Technologies’ products is affected by economic conditions in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Core Molding Technologies’ operations may change proportionately more than revenues from operations.