Application Specialist

Schneider Electric - Global; Calgary; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a self-motivated Technologist/Engineer for an entry-level Application Specialist position in Calgary, Alberta. The role involves working with Triconex, Modicon PLC, and Foxboro DCS systems, including designing and commissioning systems. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and a Diploma in Instrumentation Engineering Technology. This position requires travel within Canada up to 50%.

Qualifications

• Solid foundation in technical education.
• Genuine passion for engineering is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and commission Triconex and Modicon based SIS and BMS systems.
• Lead and participate in customer acceptance tests.
• Assist with on-site engineering, start-up, and application commissioning.

Skills

Understanding of PLC and DCS control systems

Basic knowledge in IEC 61508, 61511 and CSA/CEC

Design and program Wonderware Intouch based HMI

Ability to prepare engineering documents

Customer communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Diploma in Instrumentation Engineering Technology

Job description

Western Canada | Travel up to 50%

Job Description

We are seeking a self‑motivated, customer focused, team‑oriented Technologist/Engineer for Application Specialist position. The successful candidate will work on Triconex, Modicon PLC and Foxboro DCS systems to design, program, integrate, test and commission SIS, BMS and DCS systems.

What will you do?

• Understanding of PLC and DCS control systems.
• Basic knowledge in IEC 61508, 61511 and CSA/CEC.
• Design, program, and commission Triconex and Modicon based SIS and BMS systems.
• Design and program Wonderware Intouch based HMI.
• Provide answers to customer inquiries concerning Triconex software and applications.
• Interpret customer technical specifications and generate strategies for implementation in production.
• Assist customers in defining detailed application, system, and hardware requirements.
• Lead and participate in customer acceptance tests.
• Work from process and instrumentation drawings to design and implement applications in SIS system to meet requirements.
• Prepare engineering documents (Design documents, User Guide, Test documents).
• Assist with on‑site engineering, start‑up, and application commissioning.
• Assist in reporting the potential risks and/or opportunities on customer technical needs.
• Communicate status, issues, and solutions internally to Lead Engineer and Project Manager.

May require up to 50% travelling within Canada for commissioning support.

What qualifications will make you successful for this role?

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• Diploma in Instrumentation Engineering Technology

Technical Background

Must have a solid foundation in technical education.

A genuine passion for engineering is essential for success in this role.

Experience Level

This is an entry-level position.

Application Information

Apply today! You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

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