Specialist, Automation Controls Engineering

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About Us 

At Atlantic Packaging, every box tells a story and yours begins here. As a proudly Canadian-owned company with over 80 years of excellence in the corrugated packaging industry with operations within North America (Ontario, Quebec and United States), we’re committed to sustainability, customer excellence and community impact. Since 1945, we’ve supported local jobs and built a legacy of trust with our clients and team members. At Atlantic, your ideas matter, your growth is supported and your work makes a real impact. 

The Opportunity 

​​The Automation Controls Engineering Specialist will provide Controls related engineering support for tow of the west side Atlantic Plants. The job function is to provide Automation Controls Technical Expertise for our Mississauga Plant and Hannon Plant. This is a full-time day position with the possibility of emergency support for our 24/5 operations. Work between the two (Hannon and Mississauga). Base Office or Offices in both plants. â€‹ 

 What You’ll Do  

• Act as subject expert in diagnostics for complex issues that cannot be solved by our internal Electricians. Ongoing Job Functions (50% of the time) 
• Technical Support when machine is down is top priority (24/5). 
• Understand and/or able to program PLC’s either Siemens S7 or AB RSLogix and able to program SCADA and or Phyton.  
• Able to configure and troubleshoot Variable Frequency Drives (VFD). 
• Provide cross training to electricians when time permits and or during debugging complex problems.  
• Back-ups of; PLC, SCADA, HMIs and Drives. 
• Obtain missing files for assets from OEMs (Programs, Schematics, Parts Lists, Manuals,,, in electronic format) - Maintaining Engineering Software (over 50 software packages) on Controls Engineering Laptops. 
• Ensure Engineering Controls Laptops can connect to numerous devices (Drives, PLCs, HMIs) mainly Allen Bradely and Siemens 
• Training of Electricians when and if time permits. 

What You Bring  

• Technologist, Engineer, or Electrician with 8 years OEM Machine building experience required. 
• Technologist or Engineer must have minimum of 5 years OEM machine building experience preferably PLC / SCADA programming, VFD configuration, Electrical Control system integration, and commissioning complex Automation / Robotics systems with Allen Bradley and Siemens PLCs, SCADA / HMIs. 
• Electrician with a minimum of 8 years OEM machine building experience preferably PLC / SCADA programming, VFD configuration, Electrical Control system integration, and commissioning complex Automation / Robotics systems with Allen Bradley and Siemens PLCs, SCADA / HMIs. Candidates with OEM machine building hands-on experience (Controls Programming, PLC/Drive system integration, Commissioning) is preferred.  

Preferred Experience (if applicable): 

 Hardware and Software Experience 

• Ideal candidate has experience preferably PLC / SCADA programming, PLC/Drive system integration, and commissioning complex Automation / Robotic systems with Allen Bradley and Siemens PLCs and SCADA / HMIs. 

 PLCs (Allen Bradley) Hardware / Software / Communication 

• Hardware: SLC 500 Series, SLC 501, SLC 503, SLC 504, MICROLOGIX 1400, MICROLOGIX 1500, CompactLogix, ControlLogix, GuardLogix Software 
• Software: RSLogix 500, Studio 5000 Standard 
• Communications: RSNetworx, RSLinx 

PLCs (Siemens) Hardware / Software / Communication 

• Hardware: SIMATIC S7-300, SIMATIC S7-400, SIMATIC S7-1200, SIMATIC S7-1500 
• Software: STEP 7-Micro/WIN, SIMATIC STEP 7 Professional (TIA Portal) 
• Communications: PROFIBUS DP, PROFINET, MPI/PPI 

 Drives 

• Drives (LENZE): Lenze 8200, Lenze 9300, 9400, i950 
• Drives (Allen Bradley): Power Flex 4, 40, 520, 750 
• Drives Communication: Lenze – CAN / RS232 / Profibus; Siemens – Profinet / Profibus  

 Knowledge/Skills/Abilities 

• Understand or trained on PLC software logic, able to program PLC’s either Siemens S7 or AB RSLogix, and able to program SCADA and or Phyton  
• Understanding of PLC / Drive system integration to production equipment and communication protocols. 
• Able to configure, setup, troubleshoot VFD’s  
• Able to troubleshoot complex Automation / Robotics systems using electrical meters, PLC software, and SCADA system. 

 What We Offer  

• Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage (dependents included) 
• Teamwork-focused culture with sustainability initiatives and social events 
• A culture of appreciation through a point-based recognition 
• Opportunities for advancement and internal movement 
• Education assistance for continuous skill development 
• Academic scholarships for employees’ children 
• Safety equipment and PPE support program 
• Retirement savings and wellness initiatives 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

Inclusion and Accessibility  

Atlantic Packaging is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible and respectful environment for all candidates. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team—we’re here to support you. 

We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in joining Atlantic Packaging. While we appreciate the time and effort invested, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

Please note  

Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal and background check. Details will be provided through the application process. 

Hiring Range: $90,300 - $112,900 per year. A candidate’s experience and knowledge may be factored into the pay a candidate receives for this position. This posting is for an existing vacancy.