Automation Specialist

AMETEK; Lévis; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Professional development

RRSP retirement plan

Group insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

AMETEK's Creaform Engineering team in Lévis/Laval is seeking an Automation Specialist to design, integrate, and modify production systems, advancing robotics and automation across mechanical, electronic, and software domains.

You will join a multidisciplinary team and collaborate with clients and internal teams, contributing from specification to commissioning, with a focus on modular architectures, safety, and reliable operation.

Qualifications

• Diploma in automated manufacturing engineering, automation, industrial instrumentation, or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency with PLC programming platforms such as Studio 5000, TwinCAT, and TIA Portal.
• Knowledge of machine safety standards, including CSA Z432 and ISO 13849.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to analyze requirements and define specifications for automated systems
• Design system architectures that incorporate modularity, safety, and reliability principles
• Program PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, vision systems, and IoT solutions while ensuring compliance with standards and functional requirements
• Perform system integration, validation, and commissioning at customer sites
• Provide post-delivery technical support and optimize implemented solutions
• Prepare technical documentation and train operators and maintenance technicians

Skills

PLC programming

Safety standards

Electrical drawings

Motion control

Industrial software

Electrical schematic

AI tooling

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Diploma in automated manufacturing / automation

Tools

Studio 5000

TwinCAT

TIA Portal

Job description

Automation Specialist - Creaform Engineering - Lévis/Laval Would you like to work in an innovative and dynamic company? Are you passionate about robotics integration and industrial automation systems? Creaform Engineering is looking for you to help design, manufacture, and modify production systems, making them partially or fully automated. You will contribute to production-related operations in the fields of mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, electronics, and computer science. You will work within a multidisciplinary team of engineers and technical designers.

Automation Specialist - Creaform Engineering - Lévis/Laval Would you like to work in an innovative and dynamic company? Are you passionate about robotics integration and industrial automation systems? Creaform Engineering is looking for you to help design, manufacture, and modify production systems, making them partially or fully automated. You will contribute to production-related operations in the fields of mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, electronics, and computer science. You will work within a multidisciplinary team of engineers and technical designers.
Within the Creaform Engineering department, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with a variety of stakeholders on both internal and external projects.

To help you succeed and advance in your career, your manager will support you through:

• An excellent onboarding experience and effective integration process
• Daily access to continuous learning and professional development opportunities
• Ongoing support to foster your growth and help you achieve your career objectives

What We Offer

• A wide variety of complex projects across multiple industries
• Continuous training to support your career progression
• Competitive vacation policies
• OIQ membership reimbursement
• Comprehensive group insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Telemedicine services
• Hybrid work environment and flexible schedule
• Recognition of your ideas and contributions, along with a strong team-oriented and collaborative culture
• A supportive workplace that encourages both personal and professional development

What does a typical project look like in your new team?

• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to analyze requirements and define specifications for automated systems
• Design system architectures that incorporate modularity, safety, and reliability principles
• Program PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, vision systems, and IoT solutions while ensuring compliance with standards and functional requirements
• Perform system integration, validation, and commissioning at customer sites
• Provide post-delivery technical support and optimize implemented solutions
• Prepare technical documentation and train operators and maintenance technicians

Think this sounds like you, but you do not meet 100% of the requirements? With the variety of projects, challenges, and continuous learning opportunities available, there is a place for you on our team.

Skills and qualifications that will help you integrate successfully at Creaform:

• Diploma in automated manufacturing engineering, automation, industrial instrumentation, industrial electronics, or a related field
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience
• Proficiency with PLC programming platforms such as Studio 5000, TwinCAT, and TIA Portal
• Knowledge of machine safety standards, including CSA Z432 and ISO 13849
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings
• Knowledge of motion control systems and industrial networking
• Experience with industrial software technologies such as C#, Python, and SQL is considered an asset
• Experience with electrical schematic design software is considered an asset
• Strong autonomy, attention to detail, versatility, analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and excellent communication abilities
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and cost efficiency. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.

About Creaform Engineering

Creaform Engineering provides comprehensive engineering services to help industry leaders successfully deliver projects of any size or complexity. The company is made up of a multidisciplinary team of more than 200 experts and strategic partners who work closely with clients to achieve their objectives in product development, industrial design, numerical simulation, and industrialization. For more than 20 years, Creaform Engineering has developed expertise across numerous sectors, including transportation, motorsports, aerospace, technology, defense, and energy.

Compensation

Currency: CAD
Salary Minimum: Market
Salary Maximum: Market
Incentive: Market
Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion.
AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.