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Control Specialist - New Grad

Cambridge, CanadaFull-time$73k–$79k2026-10-01 → 2026-11-11

Core

Maintain controls and automation systems for processing, packaging, and warehousing operations while developing competence and procedures for the reliability team.

Role type

Controls Specialist (New Grad)

Builds

Reliable automation systems for food and beverage manufacturing

Domain

Food & Beverage Manufacturing / Industrial Automation

Required skills

Allen Bradley PLC programming, Siemens S7 programming, Aveva Wonderware, Allen Bradley FactoryTalk View HMI, motor control, VFD operations, Industrial Ethernet, IT/OT network infrastructure, technical drawing interpretation, P&ID reading, electrical schematics reading, troubleshooting, process analysis

Preferred skills

Supervisory experience, coaching and mentoring, performance monitoring, instruction and teaching, work organization and prioritization

Technologies

Allen Bradley PLCs, Siemens S7, Aveva Wonderware, FactoryTalk View, Industrial Ethernet, Server/Network Infrastructure

Responsibilities

Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve equipment issues; coach and develop electricians on controls troubleshooting; develop sustainable practices for information sharing; propose and execute projects to increase equipment reliability; analyze production processes to optimize efficiency, quality, and safety; ensure controls work orders are scheduled and completed timely; drive downtime performance through collaboration.

Seniority

New Grad (2025-2026 graduates)