Senior Controls Technician
Apply now »Date: Feb 20, 2026
Contract location: Canton, MI, US
Company: ANDRITZ AG
Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. Why are we so successful? Because we are passionate and love what we do! We are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that ensure the success of our clients in key industries that are shaping the future of the world we live in.
1- Position
Employer Name: ANDRITZ Schuler Incorporated
Address: 250 Royal Oak Road, Cambridge, Ontario
Position Title: Senior Controls Technician (NOC 22301)
Number of Positions: 1
2- Company Description
ANDRITZ Schuler offers customized cutting-edge technology in all areas of forming, from the networked press to press shop planning. In addition to presses, our products include automation, dies, process know-how and service for the entire metalworking industry. Schuler's Digital Suite brings together solutions for networking forming technology and is continuously being developed to further improve line productivity and availability. For battery production in gigafactories, Schuler provides equipment and services in the process steps of cell assembly and formation.
3- Who We Are
Our goal is to provide our customers with the ability to become more productive, flexible and profitable in todays increasingly competitive environment. We provide comprehensive process knowledge, turnkey installations and technical service throughout the entire life of the system.
4- Main Responsibilities
The Industrial Automation Technician will support the repair, modernization, installation, and maintenance of industrial press systems and automated manufacturing equipment. The role focuses on electrical control systems, PLC programming, instrumentation, and automation support. Key responsibilities include:
- Evaluate electrical, instrumentation, and automation components of customer requests related to repair and modernization projects.
- Assist in developing technical specifications and automation solutions for project quotations.
- Prepare and update electrical and instrumentation documentation, wiring diagrams, control panel layouts, and logic diagrams.
- Program, configure, test, and troubleshoot programmable logic controllers using platforms such as Allen Bradley, Siemens, and GE Fanuc;
- Develop, configure, and maintain Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs) and supervisory control systems.
- Assist in the design and modification of electrical control panels and industrial automation systems.
- Perform installation, commissioning, start-up, and functional testing of automation systems on-site;
- Troubleshoot and resolve electrical, control, and instrumentation issues both remotely and at customer sites;
- Participate in preventive maintenance activities and technical inspections to ensure operational reliability;
- Provide technical support to service and sales teams regarding automation-related matters;
- Prepare technical documentation and assist in the development of operator and maintenance training materials;
- Participate in the on-call service program to respond to urgent automation service requests;
- Collaborate with engineering teams to implement system upgrades and performance improvements.
5- Qualifications
- Completion of a college program in Industrial Automation is required;
- Minimum of ten (10) years of work experience in an Industrial Automation Specialist role
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
6- Salary and Work Schedule
Salary: CAD $70.20 per hour (40 hours per week)
Schedule: 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week
Full-time position
Expected Duration: 3 years
Anticipated Start Date: January 1, 2026
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.