Junior Automation Engineer, Marine Systems (PLC/Siemens S7)

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Montreal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology firm is seeking a Junior Software Engineer to join their Automation Group in Montreal. This role involves contributing to the entire automation lifecycle, including coding, testing, and supporting system acceptance. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field, possess strong problem-solving skills, and be bilingual in French and English. The position also requires experience with control-sequence algorithms and proficiency in tools like Siemens S7 Safety and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in relevant engineering field.
• Experience with PLCs in automation development is essential.
• Bilingualism in French & English is required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the automation lifecycle, including design and coding.
• Support project meetings and address technical questions.
• Assist in system acceptance activities with the customer.

Skills

Control-sequence algorithms

PLC experience

English writing skills

Bilingualism (French & English)

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Software Engineering

Tools

Siemens S7 Safety

MS Office

Atlassian Jira

Job description

A leading defense technology firm is seeking a Junior Software Engineer to join their Automation Group in Montreal. This role involves contributing to the entire automation lifecycle, including coding, testing, and supporting system acceptance. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field, possess strong problem-solving skills, and be bilingual in French and English. The position also requires experience with control-sequence algorithms and proficiency in tools like Siemens S7 Safety and MS Office.