Electrical Controls Technologist
$59,200–$74,000 year
On-site · Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
Job Summary
Electrical Controls Technologist responsible for owning the design, delivery, and commissioning of ride control systems, leading PLC/HMI development and control system architecture (IEC 61131-3, Siemens TIA Portal), ensuring functional safety compliance (ISO 13849), and delivering right-first-time designs and commissioning across global projects. The role requires collaboration with Project Execution, Product, and Supply Chain to deliver buildable control solutions, experience with electrical codes and regulatory requirements, and frequent on-site/international travel. Strong emphasis on safety, reliability, and standardization of control architectures across ride platforms, with customer handover and support during project execution.
Required Qualifications
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (Mechatronics preferred)
- 4–6 years of experience in industrial automation or controls engineering
- Strong experience in PLC programming, system integration, and commissioning
- Proficiency with Siemens TIA Portal and industrial automation systems
- Industrial networks (PROFINET, PROFIsafe, Ethernet/IP, Modbus)
- IEC 61131-3 programming languages (Ladder, FBD, Structured Text)
- Solid understanding of functional safety design and validation (ISO 13849, SISTEMA)
- Experience with electrical installation, system design, schematics, and AutoCAD
- Strong troubleshooting capability across software, hardware, and networked systems
- Frequent international travel required
- On-site assignments of 2–3+ weeks for installation, commissioning, and support
- Must be able to travel globally without restriction
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