Automation Engineer: PLCs, Robotics & Test Systems

Ecolab

Calgary

On-site

CAD 85,000 - 115,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and flex days
Comprehensive benefits (Dental, Drugs,
Casual dress code
Retention rewards & vacation

Job summary

CoolIT, an Ecolab company, seeks an Automation Technologist to build, implement, maintain, and support automated manufacturing and test systems for CoolIT products. You will collaborate with Automation Specialists, Engineering, Production, and Maintenance to install, troubleshoot, and sustain automation equipment and PLC-controlled systems.

This role focuses on reliability, test efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives across test activities, with responsibilities spanning automation

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Mechatronics, Mechanical, or related field.
  • Experience with high-tech electronics or fluid systems manufacturing is preferred.
  • Familiarity with industrial networking protocols and automated testing is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Install, commission, and support automated manufacturing and test equipment.
  • Develop, modify, and validate PLCs, HMIs, and control systems.
  • Build and troubleshoot electrical panels, sensors, and instrumentation.
  • Configure hardware/software interfaces for automated test stations.
  • Develop Python-based automation tools for test execution and data collection.
  • Support Power BI dashboards with manufacturing and test data.

Skills

Problem solving
Reading schematics
Communication
Organizational skills
Multi-tasking
Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor of Electronics/Mechatronics/Mechanical

Tools

PLC programming
HMIs
Industrial controls
Python
Power BI
Ethernet/IP/Modbus
Robotics

Job description

CoolIT, an Ecolab company, seeks an Automation Technologist to build, implement, maintain, and support automated manufacturing and test systems for CoolIT products. You will collaborate with Automation Specialists, Engineering, Production, and Maintenance to install, troubleshoot, and sustain automation equipment and PLC-controlled systems.

This role focuses on reliability, test efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives across test activities, with responsibilities spanning automation

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