Automation & Controls Specialist

Techo-Bloc; Longueuil; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic manufacturing company in Longueuil seeks an Automation & Controls Specialist. You will support automation development and troubleshoot systems to minimize downtime. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in industrial automation and be fluent in English and French. This full-time role offers competitive compensation and flexible hours.

Benefits

Group insurance & RRSP with employer contribution

24/7 telemedicine & Employee Assistance Program

Leadership development and coaching

Qualifications

• 10 years + experience in Industrial Automation/Controls.
• Experience with Industrial Robots and safety systems is a plus.
• Ability to execute basic low-voltage electrical work.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot existing automation systems including PLCs and HMIs.
• Program, configure and integrate new automation systems.
• Maintain electrical drawings and documentation.

Skills

Advanced electrical, controls and automation skills

Hands-on experience with Industrial PLC programming

Good communication skills in English and French

Education

Electrodynamic and/or Instrumentation Technical Degree

Tools

Siemens S7/TIA

AutoCAD

Job description

Company Description

Competitive compensation of $47 to $53/hour, depending on experience + overtime

Day shift: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM +Ability to work flexible hours as required

Working hours: Day shift, but the successful candidate must demonstrate flexibility and a strong commitment to supporting factory operations. This role requires availability to provide support out of standard work hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed to ensure minimal production downtime.

Pave your career at Techo-Bloc:We are entrepreneurial and innovators at heart who love to roll up our sleeves, jump right in and get things done. We boast 9 cutting-edge manufacturing facilities, 13+ distribution centers, and a dynamic team of over 900 employees located across 20+ locations in North America. We have ambitious growth plans and a restless pursuit of excellence. We live to create, and we invest in great ideas. We take pride in offering a collaborative, inclusive and positive working environment.

Job Description

Techo-Bloc R&D Team is on the hunt for a Automation &Controls Specialist— Looking for a highly motivated team member with strong work ethic and a go-getter attitude to support our team’s automation development. In this role, you'll tackle challenges head-on by programming, configuring, and integrating new automation systems while ensuring they run smoothly. You'll also be responsible for troubleshooting and maintaining all automation equipment, ensure optimisations and preventative maintenance to peak efficiency.

This position is based in Saint-Hubert, with occasional travel to our other sites in the U.S. and Canada.

Your Role:

You’ll work closely with factory teams across all Techo-Bloc sites (Canada & USA), providing critical support in diagnosing and resolving complex electrical and automation issues. Whether it's guiding the maintenance crew during after-hours calls or jumping in to troubleshoot a downed system, you’ll be essential in minimizing downtime and ensuring optimal performance.

If you have experience in the manufacturing sector and are not afraid to roll up your sleeves, get your hands dirty, and spend time in the factories to advance a project or support your team, this opportunity is for you!

• Troubleshoot existing automation systems including PLCs, HMIs, Industrial Robots, Variable Frequency Drives, Fieldbus Networks & Industrial Communication Networks.
• Program, configure and integrate new automation systems such as VFDs, Fieldbus Devices & Communication Networks.
• Handle electrical diagnostics
• Partner with the maintenance team to identify, diagnose, and resolve machine issues effectively.
• Identify potential safety risks and implement measures to ensure a secure work environment.
• Analysis of industrial safety systems, programming and configuration.
• Maintain electrical drawings and other automation related documentation up to date.
• Provide training to the production team on automation equipment operations methods.
• Coordinate with other departments for anything related to automation, including production, maintenance and IT departments.
• Coordinate with external contractors for larger automation projects to ensure timely and effective implementation.

Qualifications

• Electrodynamic and/or Instrumentation Technical Degree.
• Advanced electrical, controls and automation skills
• 10 years +experience in Industrial Automation/Controls.
• Hands-on experience with Industrial PLC and HMI programming and configuration experience (Siemens S7/TIA required, other types of PLCs and HMIs are a plus).
• Experience with Variable Frequency Drives (SEW, Siemens etc.).
• Experience with industrial fieldbuses, including Profibus, Profinet, ASi etc.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical plans and maintaining electrical drawings by using AutoCAD.
• Basic networking skills with Ethernet (routers, switches, protocols, OSI Model).
• Experience with industrial Safety Systems (ASi Safe, Profisafe) and Industrial Robots (ABB, Yaskawa).
• Programming experience for Industrial Robots (ABB Rapid, Motoman Inform) is a plus.
• Advanced PC skills, ability to configure and troubleshoot PC applications, networking and hardware.
• PC Programming skills (C, C++, C#, Visual Basic) is a plus.
• Ability to execute basic low-voltage electrical work.
• Quick learner, self-starter, and resourceful in finding the information you need.
• Good communication skills—both verbal and written in English and French—are essential (English is necessary to serve our customers in the USA).

A Day in the life!

Your day begins at 8 a.m., and you are ready to dive into the design and development of a new automation project. But before you get too far, you are interrupted by engineers from another project who need your expertise.

After sharing your knowledge, you return to your initial project… until you receive a call from the maintenance department. One of our factories is down due to a technical issue. Without hesitation, you head to the factory floor and work closely with the maintenance team to quickly diagnose and resolve the problem.

Back at your workstation, you refocus on your main project. You carefully select the automation components to use. You quickly find all the necessary documentation online and familiarize yourself with it. After validating everything, you update the electrical schematics, correct inconsistencies, eliminate potential safety risks, and communicate with your colleagues to ensure the project timeline is respected and any issues are addressed promptly.

With the schematics and components in hand, you program the PLC, configure the drives, and integrate the safety devices. Although the physical machine is still under construction, you visualize its operation, refine the program, and ensure that all elements will integrate perfectly once assembly is complete.

Throughout the day, you juggle strategic planning, technical problem-solving, and interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure the project’s success!

Additional Information

Career Growth and Recognition:At Techo-Bloc, we're career builders. Explore advancement opportunities through our well-defined career paths by department. Your success is our shared responsibility, supported by a culture that values your unique contributions.

Performance-Driven Rewards:Experience the direct impact of your efforts with competitive performance-based bonuses. Join a passionate, driven team that collaborates seamlessly to achieve remarkable results.

Financial Stability:We’ve experienced consistent growth, reflecting our strong financial health and continued geographical expansion across North America.

Collaborative Company Culture:Ditch the silos and join us in driving innovation and excellence together. We support and care about each other’s success! Experience a vibrant culture with 5-star ratings from most of our employees. Leave egos at the door as we engage in activities like brainstorming sessions, lively BBQs, and festive parties, fostering a strong sense of community and belonging.

Perks and Benefits:

• Group insurance & RRSP with employer contribution
• 24/7 telemedicine & Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Inhouse leadership development and coaching
• Training & Development Programs
• Considerable referral bonuses
• Discounts on Techo-Bloc’s products
• Healthy snack-filled kitchens
• Techo-Bloc branded swag
• Free parking
• Employee Recognition Events
• English and French courses available as needed

If you have what it takes, we want to meet you!

Ambition Thrives Here!Techo-Bloc is a firm believer in everyone having a voice and the opportunity to make an impact. We value empathy and enthusiasm. If you are determined to support the success of your customers and build a reputation that will set you apart from the competition, this is the place to do it.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.