Hatch

Control and Automation Engineering Trainee

Hatch$81K — $84K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Recent graduate or soon-to-be graduate (2027) with a degree in Electrical or Chemical Engineering.
  • Involvement in extracurricular and volunteer activities is valued.
  • Interest in Control Systems engineering is a plus.
  • Prior co-op or work experience in controls and automation design is advantageous.
  • Technical skills in controls design, programming, and data-centric design tools preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Support global projects by preparing control and automation engineering deliverables.
  • Develop Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) and interconnection diagrams.
  • Create procurement packages and engineering lists for instrumentation and control systems.
  • Program PLC and DCS according to project specifications.
  • Assist senior engineers in design reviews and site inspections.
  • Engage in continuous learning of engineering standards and Hatch's quality procedures.
  • Collaborate effectively in a multi-discipline engineering team environment.

Benefits

  • Opportunities to contribute to global projects.
  • Access to formal and informal mentorship from industry leaders.
  • Engagement in local Professional Development Programs.
  • Involvement in charitable, social, and sports activities.
  • Flexible work environment to support work-life balance.
  • Long-term career development potential through varied project exposure.
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 101561

Job Category: Campus

Location: Mississauga, ON, Canada

Hatch is seeking a Control & Automation Engineering Trainee new graduate with interest in Control Systems and Automation in our Project Delivery Group. Reporting to the Control and Automation discipline lead Engineer, you will support projects globally working from our Mississauga office located with opportunities in other Hatch offices and at project job sites.

What Will a Career at Hatch Offer You:

You will:
  • Be given opportunities to contribute to complex projects around the world in meaningful ways
  • Work on challenging projects and problems and gain experience in the office and on project sites
  • Collaborate with diverse teams locally and globally
  • Work in an exciting environment where you can apply your academic learning on a daily basis
  • Benefit from formal and informal mentorship from some of the leading minds and authorities in the industry
  • Participate in local Professional Development Programs and more to develop your skills
  • Join in charitable, social, and sports activities with other Hatch employees

As the successful candidate, you will:
  • Work independently and as part of a team to complete control and automation engineering design deliverables for a variety of projects.
  • Prepare Control and Automation deliverables, including but not limited to:
  • Instrumentation and Control Design Criteria
  • Communication design criteria (wireless networks, fiber optic networks)
  • Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
  • Procurement packages for instrumentation and plant control system equipment (specifications, technical bid evaluation, vendor data review)
  • Engineering Lists (Instrument Index, I/O Lists, Cable Schedules, material take-offs)
  • Design Deliverables (Interconnection diagrams, Loop Drawings, Layout drawings, Installation drawings, Control Panel Layouts, Control System Architecture)
  • Functional Descriptions and Control Philosophy
  • Program using PLC and/or DCS as per project requirements
  • Develop factory acceptance test and software acceptance test checking procedures
  • Become knowledgeable about instrumentation and control equipment design and their practical applications, regional codes and standards, various engineering design tools and applications, and Hatch's quality procedures
  • Work collaboratively in a multi-discipline environment to deliver the best solution for our clients
  • Assist our senior engineers and designers with their responsibilities including but not limited to checking engineering deliverables, attending design reviews, quality reviews and participating in site inspections and walkdowns.
  • Willing and able to travel to project sites (office and construction) including remote site locations

You bring to the role:
  • Must be working towards graduating in 2027, or recently graduated, with a Bachelor of Applied Science, Bachelor of Engineering, Master of Applied Science, or Master of Engineering degree in Electrical Engineering or Chemical Engineering from an accredited University.
  • Excel academically while being actively involved in extra-curricular and/or volunteer activities at school or in the community
  • Interest in Control Systems engineering and communication systems will be considered an asset.
  • Previous co-op or work terms in the controls, automation and electrical engineering design and execution will be considered an asset.
  • Technical experience with controls systems design, databases, programming, ability to use data-centric design tools and proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) will be preferred.


Competencies (knowledge, skill, attributes):
  • Good understanding of engineering and business fundamentals as they apply to engineering problems and projects.
  • Ability to learn quickly and to take on new challenges.
  • Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Shows critical and creative thinking and problem solving and brings forward solutions for our clients' toughest challenges.
  • Adapts and embraces change.


Compensation:

Range: $81,000.00 - $84,000.00

At Hatch, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. In accordance with legislated pay transparency requirements, the expected salary range for this position is based on current market data and aligned with internal pay structures to ensure consistency and fairness.

Your individual compensation within this range will depend on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications and location. In addition to base pay, our total rewards package may include performance-based incentives, comprehensive benefits, and other programs designed to support your well-being and growth.

Note: Applicants must submit a transcript (official or unofficial) upon application.

Why join us?
  • Work with great people to make a difference
  • Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
  • Top employer


What we offer you?

  • Flexible work environment
  • Long term career development
  • Think globally, work locally


Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

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About Hatch

Hatch is a Japanese company that designs and manufactures eyewear. The company was founded in 2011 by Chris Esposito and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Hatch offers a variety of eyewear products, including sunglasses and prescription glasses, and is known for its minimalist designs. The company has collaborated with a number of other brands and designers, including Porter Yoshida & Co. and Alexander Wang. Hatch has a small but dedicated following and has been featured in a number of fashion publications.
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Size
100 employees
Industry
Founded
2010

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