Automation Technician

Communitech; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and flex days

Comprehensive benefits

Company RRSP contributions

Job summary

CoolIT Systems Inc. in Calgary, Alberta seeks an automation technician to support robotic cells, vision systems, and controls infrastructure. You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot automation issues, and work with cross-functional teams to improve reliability and uptime.

You will deploy, test, commission, and support new automation systems while documenting work and maintaining equipment records in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in automation, mechatronics, robotics, electrical engineering technology, industrial controls, or related fields.
• Experience installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing automated manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with industrial robots, PLCs, HMIs, sensors, machine vision systems, and electrical control systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and technical documentation.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and electrical test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain robotic cells, automation equipment, vision systems, and controls infrastructure to maximize uptime and performance.
• Perform reactive troubleshooting of robotic, electrical, controls, and automation issues during production.
• Perform preventive maintenance on robots, tooling, vision systems, sensors, PLCs, electrical panels, and automation equipment with records.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Safety culture

Education

Experience in Automation/Mechatronics/Robotics/Electrical Controls

Tools

EPSON robots

Universal Robots

PLC/HMI tools

Job description

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

In this role, you will support the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of robotic and automated manufacturing systems. Key responsibilities include supporting robotic cell deployment, performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting automation and controls issues, optimizing vision systems, and maintaining equipment reliability. You will work closely with Automation Engineering, Manufacturing, and Production teams to ensure automated systems operate safely, efficiently, and reliably. This position supports production goals in a fastpaced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain robotic cells, automation equipment, vision systems, and controls infrastructure to maximize equipment uptime, reliability, and performance.
• Perform reactive troubleshooting of robotic, electrical, controls, and automation-related issues that occur during production and elevate issues when necessary.
• Perform preventive maintenance activities on robots, tooling, vision systems, sensors, PLCs, electrical panels, and automation equipment while maintaining accurate records of completed work.
• Support robotic cell assembly, integration, testing, commissioning, and deployment activities for new and existing automation systems.
• Perform robot reteaching, recovery procedures, calibration, and tooling adjustments to maintain process quality and equipment performance.
• Troubleshoot, configure, and optimize machine vision systems, including camera alignment, lighting adjustments, and inspection parameters.
• Work with the Automation Engineering team to improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Troubleshoot electrical and controls systems, including PLCs, HMIs, servo systems, safety circuits, sensors, drives, and industrial communication networks.
• Manage spare parts inventory for automation equipment by identifying critical components, supporting procurement activities, and maintaining inventory records.
• Maintain equipment documentation, software backups, recovery procedures, and postdeployment support and handover packages.
• Assist production teams as needed based on operational priorities and provide technical support for automated equipment operation and recovery.
  

WHO YOU ARE:

Basic Qualifications:

• Experience in Automation, Mechatronics, Robotics, Electrical Engineering Technology, Industrial Controls, or related fields.
• Experience installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing automated manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with industrial robots, PLCs, HMIs, sensors, machine vision systems, and electrical control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and technical documentation.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and electrical test equipment.
• Experience with EPSON and Universal robots will be an asset.

Skills:

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow established procedures.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are important.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and respond effectively in a fast-paced production environment.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

WHY COOLIT?

We strive to be an employer of choice and as such we believe in rewarding our employees with career and development opportunities that will maintain and strengthen our culture while aligning to our vision and values.

We are a company that is full of vibrant, innovative people who love what we do. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Vacation and flex days, and paid company-wide shutdown during the holiday season.
• Comprehensive benefits including Dental, Drugs, Optical, Paramedical and Health Spending. These costs are covered by CoolIT and are enacted from your first day.
• Dress for your day - in a casual yet professional environment.
• Retention rewards like "The Big Coffee Break" that reward tenure with additional vacation time and a monetary bonus.
• Company-funded RRSP contributions to support your long-term financial goals.

We thank every candidate in advance, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Successful candidates for this position will be required to undergo background checks including criminal records check and education.

About CoolIT Systems Inc.

Founded in Calgary, Alberta in 2001, CoolIT Systems is the leading Direct Liquid Cooling technology provider for data centers, supercomputers, and desktop computers. We design and manufacture solutions used by the largest tech companies globally.

Recognized as one of "The Americas' Fastest Growing Companies 2023" by Financial Times and honored with the Deloitte Fast 50 Clean Technology award in 2022, as well as the Deloitte Fast 500 distinction in both 2021 and 2022, CoolIT's rapid growth is capturing global attention.

As demand for generative AI, high performance computing and cloud solutions rapidly expands, there has never been a more exciting time to join our team.

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging

Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. We will recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance in all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement. Ecolab will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin,citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, or disability.