Controls Software Designer

Job Title : Electrical Engineering Software Designer

Location : Cambridge, ON | On-site

Job Type : Full-time

Compensation : $40.00 - $62.00 / hour

Benefits : RRSP, health / dental / vision package, reimbursement for tuition and professional dues, paid vacation, personal days, and sick days

Get To Know Us

Eclipse Automation delivers cutting‑edge custom automated manufacturing solutions across multiple industries. We combine advanced automation expertise with digital innovation to create smart, efficient, and sustainable manufacturing systems. Our global network includes facilities in Canada, the United States and Hungary ensuring regional expertise and global strength.

The Position

The Electrical Engineering Software Designer will contribute to machine concepts, design of control software, integration of software with electrical and mechanical systems, process development, and machine installation at customer sites worldwide. The incumbent will also work on programming and integration assignments utilizing PLCs, PCs, robotics, motion controllers, vision systems, lasers, and other controllers while delivering the Eclipse Vision and the Eclipse Entrepreneurial Culture.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Design and develop software programs (PLC and / or PC based) specific to customer and project requirements based on standard Eclipse programming methods
• Debug and commission control systems at our facility during the system integration stage and then at the customer site during installation
• Travel as required to customer and supplier sites to perform installation, commissioning, and training duties
• Select, test, and integrate hardware and software components such as robots, analog devices, motion controllers, sensors, vision systems, and lasers
• Work with other members of the Controls Engineering department and other groups to continuously improve methods of integrating controls technology, with the goals being enhanced safety, enhanced functionality, and reduced cost
• Work with customers, project managers, designers, toolmakers and electricians to solve problems in order to provide the customer with a complete, functional automation system
• Provide thorough testing of machine functionality to verify software program completeness.
• Provide accurate documentation for each project
• Advise customer on solving technical problems
• Provide customer with training specific to their current project (i.e. machine operation, programming principles and program structure)
• Ability to work within a team environment and actively participate in group meetings

What We’re Looking For

What We Offer

Why Join Us

Here at Eclipse Automation, creation and innovation are at our core, and our culture reflects that. Fast‑paced and continuously fostering growth, we encourage the entrepreneurial spirit that our teams embody, and leverage each of their strengths to do better for our people, our clients, and our communities.

Our teams are made up of innovators, thinkers, and doers, with the know‑how and expertise to exceed expectations, and the relentless spirit to create and reinvent. Our people are what enable us to live up to our name – to eclipse all others, inspiring and creating outcomes that change the world.

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Eclipse Automation is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive work environment. It is our policy to recruit and select applicants solely on the basis of their qualifications. We are an equal opportunity employer that hires talent regardless of age, race, creed, colour, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or any other status or condition protected by applicable law.

At Eclipse Automation, we believe in the power of human connection. We do not use AI in our hiring process; every application is personally reviewed by a member of our team to ensure each candidate receives careful consideration.

This publicly advertised job posting is for an existing vacancy. We are seeking a qualified candidate to join our team and assume the responsibilities of this role.

Eclipse Automation encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Those in need of accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process should notifyeca_hresources@eclipseautomation.com. Any information received that relates to accommodation needs of a candidate will be addressed in a confidential manner.

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