Automation Integration SME

Systemex; Laval (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Remote work

Insurance & health spending account

Telemedicine

RRSP

Professional development

Job summary

Systemex Automation in Laval, QC is seeking an Automation Integration SME to act as a cross-functional technical reference on industrial automation projects. You will assess, challenge, and guide solutions to ensure robustness, consistency, and standardization across initiatives, reducing integration risks and accelerating problem resolution.

With a multidisciplinary background in mechanical, electrical, software, and robotics, you will analyze system interactions and contribute to evolving

Qualifications

• Significant experience in industrial automation, systems integration, and the installation and commissioning of automated equipment.
• Excellent understanding of automated mechanical systems, industrial electrical architectures, PLC systems, industrial robotics, and vision technologies.
• Ability to understand multidisciplinary interactions within complex automated systems and quickly identify technical and operational risks.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach and a global view of projects and long-term impacts.
• Excellent ability to explain complex concepts clearly, collaborate across disciplines, and positively influence technical direction with an innovative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Define, evaluate, and continuously improve automation concepts, integration methods, and project execution practices.
• Challenge proposed technical solutions to ensure consistency, feasibility, robustness, and quality.
• Ensure technological consistency across projects, teams, and design approaches while contributing to standardization of best practices.
• Identify technical risks, critical integration points, operational issues, and field-related project risks.
• Participate in multidisciplinary design reviews and brainstorm to develop new technological solutions.
• Assess impact of mechanical, electrical, software, and robotic choices on system performance.
• Support teams in complex decisions and act as technical reference during critical project phases.
• Estimate installation and commissioning efforts, accelerate problem resolution, contribute to evolution.

Skills

Industrial automation

Systems integration

Installation & commissioning

Mechanical & electrical

Vision technologies

Job description

About Systemex Group

Systemex Group is a growing global organization bringing together complementary expertise in industrial automation and industrial consulting. We help our clients grow and improve customer satisfaction and financial performance through automation, productivity, reliability, operational performance, and the successful delivery of complex projects.

Our organization is comprised of two divisions:

• Systemex Automation (SA)– Delivering innovative automation, robotics, control systems, digital manufacturing, and warehouse automation solutions with 24/7 customer support.
• Systemex Industrial Consulting (SIC)– Providing lifecycle services focused on operational readiness, commissioning, asset management, maintenance and reliability, workforce solutions, and operational excellence.

With over 120 employees and ambitious growth objectives, Systemex is committed to building scalable processes, fostering innovation, strengthening governance, enhancing cybersecurity, and leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to deliver greater value to our employees and clients.

This opportunity is part ofSystemex Automation (SA)

SA is an engineering and automation integration firm delivering innovative solutions for manufacturing, warehouse automation, and industrial process industries.

Our multidisciplinary team combines expertise in automation, robotics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, software development, and systems integration to deliver turnkey solutions. Our work spans five key areas:

• Custom Projects
• Standard Automated Modular Cell Solutions
• Warehouse Automation
• Software Services & Products
• Industrial Digital Solutions

As we continue to grow, we are looking for passionate, innovative, and entrepreneurial individuals who enjoy solving complex technical challenges and making a meaningful impact.

About the Role

As the Automation Integration SME, you will act as a cross-functional technical reference within Systemex Automation’s automation projects. You will assess, challenge, and guide technical solutions to ensure the robustness, consistency, and standardization of concepts developed across projects, while helping reduce integration risks, accelerate problem resolution, improve the overall quality of delivered solutions, and support the company’s technological evolution. With significant experience in industrial automation and a multidisciplinary profile, you will be able to analyze the interactions between mechanical, electrical, robotic, control, and vision systems, with primary expertise focused on mechanical systems and systems integration.

Responsibilities

• Participate in defining, evaluating, and continuously improving automation concepts, integration methods, and project execution practices.
• Challenge proposed technical solutions to ensure consistency, feasibility, robustness, and overall quality.
• Ensure technological consistency across projects, teams, and design approaches while contributing to the standardization of best practices.
• Quickly identify technical risks, critical integration points, operational issues, and field-related project risks.
• Participate in multidisciplinary design reviews and brainstorming activities to develop new technological solutions.
• Assess the impact of mechanical, electrical, software, and robotic choices on overall automated system performance.
• Support teams in complex technical decisions and act as a technical reference during critical project phases.
• Estimate installation and commissioning efforts, accelerate problem resolution, and contribute to the company’s technological evolution.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in industrial automation, systems integration, and the installation and commissioning of automated equipment.
• Excellent understanding of automated mechanical systems, industrial electrical architectures, PLC systems, industrial robotics, and vision technologies.
• Ability to understand multidisciplinary interactions within complex automated systems and quickly identify technical and operational risks.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach and a global view of projects and their long-term impacts.
• Excellent ability to explain complex concepts clearly, collaborate across disciplines, and positively influence technical direction, with strong technical credibility, an innovative mindset, and a strong interest in new automation technologies.
• Proficiency in French is mandatory. Proficiency in English is also required in order to communicate effectively with internal clients and partners located outside of Quebec.

Why Join Systemex Automation?

• Work flexibility, including flexible hours and remote work;
• Competitive compensation, insurance, health spending account, telemedicine, and group RRSP;
• Professional development and support, including training through the LMS, professional order membership reimbursement, and safety boot reimbursement;
• A welcoming work environment with electric vehicle charging stations, a social club, BBQ events, coffee area, indoor and outdoor bike storage, and on-site sports activities.

We are committed to equal employment opportunities and an inclusive workplace for all.