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Controls Specialist

PepsiCo Foods Canada

Frito Lay Manufacturing - Cambridge, Ontario

As Canada’s fastest growing convenience food company, we’re committed to building a family of tasty, delicious snacks that grows and prospers. As a consumer, you’ve come to trust us for our high quality salty snacks. With five manufacturing facilities, 50 major distribution centers and 70,000 customers from coast to coast, we’re constantly searching for exciting new ways to build on our lasting tradition of fresh products, top-notch service and industry-leading innovation.

GOOD FOOD FOR THE FUN OF IT!

Frito-Lay Canada has an opening at the Cambridge, Ontario facility for a Controls Specialist. We are seeking a skilled and motivated Controls Specialist to join our dynamic reliability team, supporting the weekend night shift. The Controls Specialist role will be responsible for maintaining the controls and automation systems throughout our processing, packaging, and warehousing operations. This role will also be responsible for developing controls competence, programs, and procedures as you work closely with the maintenance and operations team.

Shift:

• You will be working 3 days a week on 12-hour shifts
• This position is posted for the weekend night shift

Key Accountabilities:

• Work with Project Engineering team to ensure adequate support is available for all projects
• Ensure Controls related work orders are scheduled and completed in a timely manner
• Support the reliability team with diagnosing, troubleshooting, and resolving equipment issues
• Propose and develop projects that will increase reliability of the automation through controls
• Support, coach, and develop electricians with controls related troubleshooting efforts in the field
• Highlight concerns with equipment and projects to Project Engineers, Reliability team, and Technical Managers
• Develop sustainable practices for electricians to share information and speed up troubleshooting efforts
• Analyze production processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and develop control strategies to optimize efficiency, quality, and safety

Qualifications

Skills & Knowledge Required:

• Ability to interpret technical drawings, P&IDs, and electrical schematics
• Understanding of Industrial Ethernet networks on a large scale
• Proficiency in Allen Bradley PLC’s and Siemens S7
• Attention to detail, with a focus on delivering high-quality and reliable control system solutions
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve technical issues
• Solid understanding of motor control and VFD operations
• Experience with industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, Ethernet/IP, AS-i)
• Proficiency in Aveva Wonderware and Allen Bradley FactoryTalk View HMI Software
• Strong working knowledge of industrial control systems, process automation, instrumentation, and maintenance processes
• Understanding of server and network infrastructure to support IT/OT network and server room operations
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to work both independently and as part of a team

Minimum Job Requirements:

Education:

• University Degree or College Diploma in Electrical/Software/Process Engineering or a related field

Experience:

• Demonstrated engagement and excellent attendance track record
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in a Controls and Automation role or maintenance/ process group.
• Previous controls or programming experience coupled with mechanical and electrical knowledge

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