Automation Technologist

Ecolab; Calgary; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and flex days

Comprehensive benefits (Dental, Drugs,

Casual dress code

Retention rewards & vacation

Job summary

CoolIT, an Ecolab company, seeks an Automation Technologist to build, implement, maintain, and support automated manufacturing and test systems for CoolIT products. You will collaborate with Automation Specialists, Engineering, Production, and Maintenance to install, troubleshoot, and sustain automation equipment and PLC-controlled systems.

This role focuses on reliability, test efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives across test activities, with responsibilities spanning automation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Mechatronics, Mechanical, or related field.
• Experience with high-tech electronics or fluid systems manufacturing is preferred.
• Familiarity with industrial networking protocols and automated testing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, and support automated manufacturing and test equipment.
• Develop, modify, and validate PLCs, HMIs, and control systems.
• Build and troubleshoot electrical panels, sensors, and instrumentation.
• Configure hardware/software interfaces for automated test stations.
• Develop Python-based automation tools for test execution and data collection.
• Support Power BI dashboards with manufacturing and test data.

Skills

Problem solving

Reading schematics

Communication

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor of Electronics/Mechatronics/Mechanical

Tools

PLC programming

HMIs

Industrial controls

Python

Power BI

Ethernet/IP/Modbus

Robotics

Job description

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Role:

The Automation Technologist is responsible for building, implementing, maintaining, and supporting automated manufacturing and test systems used in the production and validation of CoolIT products. This role works closely with Automation Specialists, Engineering, Production, and Maintenance teams to install, troubleshoot, improve, and sustain automation equipment, PLC-controlled systems, robotic equipment, industrial controls, and automated test platforms.

The Automation Technologist plays a key role in ensuring equipment reliability, improving test efficiency, reducing downtime, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across test activities at CoolIT.

Responsibilities:

• Install, commission, and support automated manufacturing and test equipment.
• Assist in the development, modification, and validation of PLC programs, HMIs, and industrial control systems.
• Build, wire, configure, and troubleshoot electrical control panels, sensors, actuators, and instrumentation.
• Support automated test stations by configuring hardware, software, and communication interfaces.
• Assist in developing and maintaining Python-based automation tools for test execution, data collection, reporting, and workflow automation.
• Support Power BI dashboards by collecting, validating, and organizing manufacturing and test data.
• Diagnose and resolve automation equipment issues involving PLCs, industrial networks, robotics, sensors, motion systems, and software.
• Perform preventive maintenance, calibration, and validation of automated equipment.
• Assist with integrating new test equipment and automation technologies.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, mechanical drawings, and technical documentation.
• Support factory equipment upgrades, continuous improvement projects, and process optimization initiatives.
• Maintain documentation including electrical drawings, software revisions, equipment settings, operating procedures, and maintenance records.
• Assist with vendor coordination, equipment installation, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).
• Participate in root cause investigations and corrective actions for equipment failures.
• Train testers and production personnel on automated equipment operation and basic troubleshooting.
• Follow all company safety procedures, lockout/tagout requirements, and machine safeguarding standards.

Who You Are

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Mechatronics, Mechanical, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a high-tech, electronics, or fluid systems manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with industrial networking protocols (e.g., Ethernet/IP, Modbus).
• Background in automated testing, motion control, and servo systems.

Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a proactive, hands-on approach.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and system documentation.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills; able to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Capable of managing multiple priorities and working independently in a fast-paced, evolving production setting.
• Safety-conscious mindset with knowledge of industrial safety and machine safeguarding principles.

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.

Benefits

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 sponsored RRSP plan

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, An Ecolab Company

Founded in Calgary, Alberta in 2001, CoolIT 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 distinctions 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.

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.