Remote Technical writing Expert - Data Labelling

Workada; Cambridge; Remote; CAD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Workada is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to design and develop PLC/PC-based software for custom automation projects in Cambridge, Canada. You will debug, commission, and train customers at sites, and select and integrate robotics hardware and sensors to deliver complete automation systems.

The role requires hands-on robotics and control systems expertise, strong problem-solving, and the ability to work in a fast-paced team with travel to vendor locations about 30% of the time.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a custom automation environment (OEM).
• A post-secondary engineering degree, diploma or equivalent in electrical, systems or computer engineering.
• Strong programming, mechanical and electrical problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on understanding of robotics, control systems and machine operation.
• Self-starter able to work in a fast-paced team with minimal supervision.
• Travel to vendor/supplier locations expected ~30% of time.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop software programs (PLC and/or PC based) based on customer/project requirements.
• Debug and commission control systems at customer sites.
• Travel to customer and supplier sites for installation, commissioning and training.
• Select, test and integrate hardware and software components (robots, sensors, vision, lasers).
• Collaborate with Controls Engineering and other groups to improve integration methods for safety and functionality.
• Work with customers, project managers and electricians to deliver complete automation systems.
• Provide thorough testing of machine functionality and documentation for each project.
• Advise customers on solving technical problems and provide training specific to projects.

Skills

Programming

Robotics

Control systems

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

PLC programming

Robotics hardware

Job description

Design and develop software programs (PLC and/or PC based) specific to customer and project requirements based on standard Eclipse programming methods

Debug and commission control systems at our fa...

Travel as required to customer and supplier sites to perform installation, commissioning, and training duties

Select, test, and integrate hardware and software components such as robots, analog devices, motion controllers, sensors, vision systems, and lasers

Work with other members of the Controls Engineering department and other groups to continuously improve methods of integrating controls technology, with the goals being enhanced safety, enhanced functionality, and reduced cost

Work with customers, project managers, designers, toolmakers and electricians to solve problems in order to provide the customer with a complete, functional automation system

Provide thorough testing of machine functionality to verify software program completeness.

Provide accurate documentation for each project

Advise customer on solving technical problems

Provide customer with training specific to their current project (i.e. machine operation, programming principles and program structure)

Ability to work within a team environment and actively participate in group meetings

What you must have:

• 5+ years of experience within a custom automation environment (OEM)
• A post-secondary engineering degree, diploma or equivalent, specializing in electrical, systems or computer engineering.
• Strong programming, mechanical and electrical problem-solving skills
• Understanding of robotics, control systems and machine operation with hands-on experience
• A self-starter with the ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
• Expectation of travel to vendor/supplier locations is 30% of the time, however may be exceeded in exceptional circumstances to meet project needs

Salary/Rate Range: $40.00 - $55.00/hour

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. If you are selected to move forward in the process, we will contact you directly. If you do not hear from us, we encourage you to continue visiting our website for other roles that may be a good fit.