Careers
Why Join CSI?
What the work looks like
Project-based work — you’re not maintaining the same system forever. Industries, platforms, and scope change from one project to the next — some local, some international.
Heavy Siemens ecosystem — PLCs, drives, HMIs, SCADA. If Siemens makes it, we probably work with it. But the problems you’re solving pull from electrical design, controls logic, software, and mechanical integration.
You own your deliverables — Small team means less overhead and more direct responsibility on real systems — whether you’re commissioning a line in Burlington or troubleshooting one overseas.
Why people stay
Stable company
Operating since 2001.
Room to grow
Small team, flat structure. Your trajectory isn’t gated by a promotion committee.
Real engineering
You’re building and commissioning systems, not sitting in status meetings.
Our Positions
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Panel builder
Panel builder
Panel builder
Panel builder
Full-time
$20 – $30 / hour
Job Description
CSI is looking for a panel builder to join our in-house panel shop. You’ll be building control panels from layout through final inspection — wiring, assembling, and testing systems that ship to clients across North America. This is hands-on work with real accountability: the panels you build go into production environments.
Resposibilities
- Lay out panel back plates, drill and cut holes for electrical devices
- Mount components to back panels and enclosures
- Point-to-point wiring of relays, PLCs, I/O modules, VFDs, interfaces, and instrumentation
- Cut, strip, bend, and terminate wires within panels and control boxes
- Read and interpret electrical drawings; provide mark-ups for corrections and changes back to the design team
- Create wire, device, and cable labels using labelling tools
- Assist with panel inspections (CSA/UL)
- Assist with shipping, receiving, and organizing hardware parts for projects
- Provide on-site field support for installation, wiring, or troubleshooting as needed
Qualifications
- Previous experience with control panel building and wiring (1 year preferred)
- Ability to read and understand electrical drawings and schematics
- Working knowledge of relays, PLCs, contactors, power supplies, and similar components
- Proficiency with hand and power tools and test equipment related to panel building
- Strong attention to detail and quality standards
- Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving ability
- Diploma in relevant vocational training or completed apprenticeship as an electrician (preferred)
- Valid driver’s licence (preferred)
Assets
CSA/UL inspection experience
Field installation & troubleshooting
Electrician apprenticeship or vocational diploma
Benefits
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
Education
Unavailable
Intermediate electrical / controls engineer
Intermediate electrical / controls engineer
Intermediate electrical / controls engineer
Burlington, ON L7M 1H7
Full-time, permanent
$50,000 – $75,000 / year
Job Description
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to participate in the conception, controls design, and implementation of a variety of complex automation projects. These may include PLCs, HMIs, motion controllers, computer numeric controllers (CNC), and robotic systems. Travel within Canada and to the USA is required.
Resposibilities
- Work on various stages of automation and control projects — electrical CAD, PLC programming, HMI design, simulation/testing, and commissioning
- Assist project managers and senior engineers on controls projects, field service, and emergency calls
- Apply engineering knowledge in electrical hardware and controls software design
- Prepare project documentation including design requirements, specifications, schedules, reports, and user/operator manuals
- Identify, track, and resolve open issues throughout the project lifecycle
- Work independently and as part of a team to meet project objectives on time
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical, automation, systems, or mechatronics engineering (or equivalent)
- 0–2 years of programming experience (PLC, HMI, ST, C, SQL, or equivalent languages)
- Ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical, and fluids drawings
- Knowledge of AC and DC circuits (single-phase, three-phase, DC) and power electronics
- Excellent English communication skills, both oral and written
- Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills
- A drive to learn new concepts and enjoy working with new technologies
Assets
North American electrical codes (CSA, UL, NEC, ANSI)
VFDs, servos & motion controllers
Database management
Lab equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes)
IT networking (LAN & WLAN)
Benefits
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
Education
Available