Automation Technician

Ecolab; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & flex days

Comprehensive benefits

Dress for your day

Retention rewards

RRSP contributions

Job summary

CoolIT Systems Inc. is seeking an automation technician to support robotic cells and automated equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will troubleshoot, maintain, and improve vision systems, controls, and PLC-based automation to ensure reliable operation.

Collaborate with Automation Engineering, Manufacturing and Production teams to deploy new automation, perform commissioning, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining safety and quality standards.

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.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain robotic cells, automation equipment, vision systems, and controls infrastructure to maximize uptime, reliability, 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 related equipment with proper records.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Communication

Fast-paced environment

Safety & quality

Education

Automation/Mechatronics/Robotics background

Tools

EPSON robots

Universal robots

PLCs & HMIs

Job description

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

In this role, you will support the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuousimprovement of robotic and automated manufacturing systems. Key responsibilities includesupporting robotic cell deployment, performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting automationand controls issues, optimizing vision systems, and maintaining equipment reliability. You will workclosely with Automation Engineering, Manufacturing, and Production teams to ensure automatedsystems 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 controlsinfrastructure to maximize equipment uptime, reliability, and performance.
• Perform reactive troubleshooting of robotic, electrical, controls, and automation-related issuesthat occur during production and scale issues when necessary.
• Perform preventive maintenance activities on robots, tooling, vision systems, sensors, PLCs,electrical panels, and associated automation equipment while maintaining accurate records ofcompleted work.
• Support robotic cell assembly, integration, testing, commissioning, and deployment activitiesfor new and existing automation systems.
• Perform robot reteaching, recovery procedures, calibration, and tooling adjustments tomaintain 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, reducedowntime, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Troubleshoot electrical and controls systems, including PLCs, HMIs, servo systems, safetycircuits, 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 technicalsupport for automated equipment operation and recovery.

Basic Qualifications:

• Experience in Automation, Mechatronics, Robotics, Electrical Engineering Technology,Industrial Controls, or related fields.
• Experience installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing automated manufacturingequipment.
• Experience with industrial robots, PLCs, HMIs, sensors, machine vision systems, and electricalcontrol systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and technicaldocumentation.
• 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 willmaintainand strengthen our culture whilealigning toour 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-wideshutdownduring 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 withadditionalvacation time and a monetary bonus.
• Company-funded RRSP contributions to support your long-term financial goals.

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

Successful candidates for this position willbe requiredto undergo background checks including criminal records check and education.

AboutCoolITSystems Inc.

Founded in Calgary, Alberta in 2001,CoolITSystems 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 500distinctionin both 2021 and 2022,CoolIT’srapid growth is capturing global attention.

As demand for generative AI,high performancecomputing and cloud solutions rapidlyexpands, there has never been a more exciting time to join our team.