Rf engineer Jobs in Richmond, BC

Job Description

The Controls Engineer / Electrical Technologist is responsible for the design, programming, commissioning, and support of industrial control systems used in complex engineered equipment and systems.

This hybrid role is approximately 75% focused on electrical/control system design and PLC programming, with the remaining 25% involving domestic and international travel for commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, FATs, and customer support.

Responsibilities

• Design control systems for complex electromechanical equipment, including pumps, motors, conveyors, sensors, and other automated systems.
• Program, configure, test, and commission industrial PLC and control platforms.
• Support commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, FATs, and system validation activities.
• Travel to domestic and international customer sites to support equipment installation and commissioning.
• Work directly with customers, contractors, operators, vendors, and other project stakeholders.
• Support projects throughout the full lifecycle, from concept and detailed design through installation, startup, and customer handover.
• Troubleshoot electrical, controls, instrumentation, and automation issues in both factory and field environments.

Essential Skills

• Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience designing and commissioning industrial control systems.
• Minimum 3 years of PLC programming experience using Siemens, Allen-Bradley, ABB, Beckhoff, or comparable industrial automation platforms.
• Hands-on experience commissioning and troubleshooting PLC-based equipment in an industrial environment.
• Experience working with electrical controls, sensors, instrumentation, motors, and associated field devices.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally up to 25% of the time.
• Valid passport and ability to travel internationally without significant restrictions.
• Demonstrated experience working directly with customers, contractors, operators, or site personnel during commissioning activities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Strong preference for candidates with Siemens PLC programming experience and exposure to TIA Portal.
• Exposure to SolidWorks or other 3D CAD platforms for equipment review, layout coordination, or sensor placement.
• Experience leading or independently executing commissioning activities at customer sites.
• Experience supporting projects across multiple geographic locations.
• Red Seal Electrician certification considered an asset.
• EIT, ., or eligibility for professional engineering registration considered an asset.
• Experience within industrial automation, process equipment, material handling, conveying, pumping systems, manufacturing equipment, or other complex electromechanical systems.
• Experience with both control system design and hands-on field wiring/troubleshooting.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers or coordinating technical workstreams considered an asset.
• Demonstrated progression toward technical lead or team lead responsibilities considered an asset.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Vancouver, BC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $50.48/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Vancouver,BC.

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