Engineering PLC Technician

Job Description

Posted Friday, January 9, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard‑working and skilled individuals.

We are seeking a skilled Automation technician to support, maintain, and enhance automated production systems. The ideal candidate will have strong PLC programming experience, solid industrial networking knowledge, and hands‑on experience with HMI systems in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Core Competencies

• Strong understanding of industrial network communications, including Ether Net/IP, TCP/IP, Omron FINS Ethernet, and related protocols
• Proficient in Omron PLC programming using CX-Programmer and Sysmac Studio
• Hands‑on experience with Allen‑Bradley PLCs (Control Logix, Compact Logix)
• Ability to integrate and troubleshoot communication between Omron and Allen‑Bradley PLCs
• Experience with PLC tag creation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization
• Knowledge of NAT device configuration and industrial network switch management
• Experience with HMI systems, including screen development, alarms, diagnostics, and system troubleshooting (e.g., Factory Talk View, Sysmac HMI, or equivalent)

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance
• RRSP retirement savings plan
• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation time

What do our employees have to say?

“It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities.”

“Lots of growth opportunity.”

“The company’s young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable.”

Not just a job—a great place to work!

Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. Ontario Human Rights Code and AODA.

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