Controls Engineer Jobs Ontario

Controls Engineer Jobs in Ontario

Ontario is one of the largest centers for industrial automation in North America. Manufacturing companies across the province rely on controls engineers to design, program, and maintain automated production systems.

Controls engineers work with programmable logic controllers (PLCs), robotics systems, industrial networking, and advanced automation technologies. As manufacturing continues to modernize, demand for experienced controls engineers continues to grow across Ontario.

Many automation jobs are located in manufacturing hubs such as Toronto, Windsor, London, Hamilton, and the Kitchener-Waterloo region.


What Does a Controls Engineer Do?

Controls engineers design and maintain automation systems used in industrial environments.

Typical responsibilities include:

  • Designing PLC control systems

  • Programming automation equipment

  • Integrating robotics and machine vision systems

  • Commissioning new production equipment

  • Troubleshooting industrial automation systems

Controls engineers often work with PLC programmers, automation technicians, and robotics engineers.


Controls Engineer Salary in Ontario

Controls engineer salaries vary depending on experience and specialization.

Typical salary ranges include:

Entry Level: $65,000 – $80,000
Mid-Level: $90,000 – $110,000
Senior: $115,000 – $150,000+

For a full breakdown of automation engineering salaries, see our guide:

Controls Engineer Salary Canada


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