Automation Specialist

Actemium Canada; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation solutions provider is seeking an Automation Specialist to join their Montreal office. This full-time permanent role involves executing industrial automation projects, ensuring safety, quality, and timely delivery for clients in sectors like Food & Beverage and Life Sciences. Candidates should have 5+ years of experience in Industrial Automation, expertise in PLC and HMI programming, and be bilingual in French and English. The position requires local travel and adaptability to various work environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Industrial Automation.
• Expert in programming of PLC’s, HMI, SCADA.
• Valid class 5 driver’s license for travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and testing of automation applications.
• Install and commission automation systems at client sites.
• Manage project deliverables and timelines.

Skills

Bilingual (French & English)

PLC programming

HMI experience

Industrial Automation

Electrical design understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or College Diploma

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

FactoryTalk View ME/SE

PlantPAx control system

Job description

Actemium is an established leader in controls integration, project management, and engineering services for a wide range of clients in a variety of industries. The main industries we support include: Food & Beverage, Brewing, Life Sciences and Energy. This is a full-time permanent role reporting directly to the Operations Manager. The Automation team consists of a high-performance group of managers, engineers, and technicians.

We are currently looking for the next addition to our Montréal office. The Automation Specialist will be responsible for supporting the execution of industrial automation projects for our various customers. Their objectives will be to ensure work is completed safely, on time, on budget and meeting the stated project deliverables. Assignments will consist of projects within the Greater Montréal Area with the potential of projects to be located across Canada/USA. To be successful in this role, the incumbent must be positive and cheerful, hands on, adaptable, enjoy taking on challenges, and able to cut through the small stuffs to get the job done. Travel to customer sites is expected and the incumbent must be comfortable working at customer sites for varying amounts of time.

Specific Responsibilities

• Lead the development, configuration, and testing of PLC, HMI and SCADA applications.
• Perform work to design, test and implement all aspects of an industrial automation solution.
• Install and oversee installation, commissioning, and qualification of automation systems at client facilities, ensuring alignment with regulatory and operational expectations.
• Work closely with internal Electrical Designers to; (1) establish requirements for electrical design, (2) review/approve electrical designs, (3) redline markups post commissioning.
• Perform field survey work as necessary to evaluate proper design constraints.
• Work with electrical personnel to perform I/O checks and leads troubleshooting activities.
• Manage project deliverables, timelines, and financial performance, ensuring high-quality execution and customer satisfaction.
• Build strong, long-term relationships with clients by providing expert guidance and becoming a trusted technical partner.
• Become a dependable and integral member of each customer’s team and help them achieve their business objectives
• Be accountable for project results including attainment of financial targets for assigned projects.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bilingual (Proficiency in written and spoken French & English)
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or College Diploma based on an electrical, controls and automation or systems design field.
• 5+ years experience working in Industrial Automation, within Food & Beverage, Brewing, Energy, and/or Life Sciences industries.
• Expert in programing of PLC’s, HMI, SCADA
• PLC experience with Allen-Bradley (SLC, PLC-5, & Logix Families)
• HMI experience with FactoryTalk View ME/SE
• Experience with PlantPAx distributed control system
• Excellent knowledge of industrial I/O and field wiring
• Understanding of electrical design, especially 600/480VAC, 120VAC and 24VDC power distribution and loop diagrams
• PID loop programming and tuning
• Valid class 5 driver’s license and personal transportation to travel to customer job sites
• Will only consider applicants located in the Greater Montréal area

Beneficial Qualifications

• Pharmaceutical automation experience including a thorough understanding of GMP/cGMP, GAMP, S88, CFR 21 Part 11 (ERES)
• PLC experience with Siemens (TIA Portal, S7), GE, Omron, Schneider, …
• HMI experience with Ignition, Wonderware, iFIX, …
• Experience with FT Batch
• Experience with E-plan or ACAD Electrical
• Knowledge of machine safety Z432-16
• Knowledge of hazardous area classifications
• Instrumentation selection, knowledge of Anderson, E+H and/or Rosemount
• Experience with database development (SQL Server preferred, Oracle is also acceptable)

Working Conditions

• Will be required to wear protective equipment in designated areas such as: hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel toed safety boots
• May be exposed to cold, heat and humidity, loud noise levels, and dust
• May be exposed to the production of alcoholic beverages, cannabis products, and meat processing
• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals
• Local travel (Greater Montréal Area) and occasional out-of-province travel
• Overtime as required

Accessibility

We are committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process and work environment. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise of any accommodations needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to recruit applicants, with emphasis on selecting the best qualified person for the job. For this reason, the selection process will include, but is not limited to, testing on the requirements listed above and a background check.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls, please.