Automation Specialist - On site & Hybrid (2 openings)

QCA Systems & QCA Insights; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation solutions provider in North Vancouver is seeking an Automation Specialist to design control systems and provide programming solutions primarily for industrial clients. The ideal candidate has a degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience, particularly with PLC programming. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work flexible hours are required. This is a full-time position based on-site or at client locations.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant work experience.
• 5 years experience in PLC programming preferred Rockwell.
• Flexible, able to work night shifts or on-call.

Responsibilities

• Design control systems for industrial applications.
• Write technical documentation to support design activities.
• Create automation programming for PLC, HMI, and other systems.

Skills

PLC programming

Technical documentation

Networking

Wonderware HMI

Problem-solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering

Job description

QCA is looking for an Automation Specialist who provides automation solutions to our industrial based clients in a manner that is client-driven and responsive. The Automation Specialist will undertake control system design and programming for our clients. The work will be determined according to client parameters, needs and expectations. The work will be completed in the QCA office in North Vancouver or in the field at the customer’s location as required (primarily located in North Vancouver).

Work Schedule

• Typically, the workday is 8 hours. There will be pre-scheduled shifts of up to 12 hours to accommodate operational needs. The schedule covers Monday through Sunday, with flexibility in daily hours.

Duties and Responsibilities

Design control systems for industrial applications

Design control system changes to existing systems as needed

Write technical documentation to support design activities and document work plans and work performed

Design software systems for industrial applications

Design software system changes to existing systems as needed

Document software designs on a suitable platform

Create automation programming for PLC, HMI, Historian, VFD, PC, and other automation systems that may be required

Create code for database solutions and other information technology platforms

Perform FAT testing in the office or at client site to a documented test plan

Perform commissioning services at the client site as needed as per the commissioning schedule which will require work to be completed after hours, on weekends, and on statutory holidays from time to time

Communicate effectively with the client about project progress in a manner that is consistent with the project goals and QCA’s best interest

Travel to client sites in other cities to perform work as required

Manage time allocations for task efficiently, meet deadlines for tasks as needed, and give feedback to project managers

Provide time estimates to management for work that will be performed

Enter work hours and comments into the time sheet program every week, on time, as per management deadlines

Education and Experience

5 years of relevant work experience; degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized post-secondary institution

5 years experience in PLC programming preferred Rockwell

Good understanding of networking and Switches an asset

Wonderware HMI Experience

Flexible, able to work on night shift or on-call

Strong technical documentation writing skills

Experience working on medium and large-scale projects

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently and collaboratively

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Automation Machinery Manufacturing

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