Sr. Applications Engineer

itec group, Inc.; Cambridge; Presencial; CAD 62.000 - 76.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

itec group and its automation partner seek a Senior Applications Engineer for Cambridge, ON. You will translate customer requirements into practical automation solutions, lead solution definition, develop software and HMI, and support commissioning and validation across diverse industries.

The role requires hands-on controls experience, strong communication, and willingness to travel to customer sites. You will produce specifications, test plans, and manuals while ensuring ISO/CE/UL standards in

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related discipline.
• 3+ years in industrial automation, system integration, or applications engineering.
• Hands-on PLC/HMI programming with Rockwell, Siemens, TwinCAT, or Ignition.
• Experience with EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus TCP, OPC-UA.
• Robotics integration and motion control experience preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting and field startup experience.
• Proficient technical writing for specs and manuals.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer-facing skills.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites.

Responsabilidades

• Gather requirements with sales and customers and define technical scopes.
• Design automation architectures (PLCs, HMIs, motion, robotics).
• Develop PLC logic, HMI screens, motion profiles, integration code.
• Create functional specs, I/O lists, wiring diagrams, test plans.
• Lead FATs and support SATs and commissioning at sites.
• Support validation, start-up, and operator training; write manuals.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, safety teams for compliance.
• Provide post-installation support and remote diagnostics.
• Estimate engineering effort and pricing; manage QA docs.

Conocimientos

Customer-facing experience

Strong communication skills

Troubleshooting

Technical writing

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Controls, or related discipline

Herramientas

Rockwell/Studio 5000

Siemens TIA Portal

TwinCAT

Ignition

AutoCAD

EPLAN

Git

Descripción del empleo

itec has partnered with a custom automation systems integrator delivering bespoke control systems, robotic cells, and turnkey manufacturing solutions for diverse industries. They design, program, install, and support automated equipment that improves productivity, quality, and safety. They are seeking a Senior Applications Engineer for an existing vacancy.

Role Summary

The Sr. Applications Engineer is the technical customer-facing engineer who translates customer requirements into practical automation solutions. You will lead solution definition, create system specifications, develop software and HMI applications, support commissioning, and guide customers through validation and O&M. This role requires strong controls/software skills, hands-on commissioning experience, and excellent communication.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with sales, project managers, and customers to gather and analyze requirements and produce application proposals and technical scopes.
• Design automation architectures (PLCs, HMIs, motion controllers, robotics, IO, networks) that meet functional, safety, and performance requirements.
• Develop and document PLC logic, HMI screens, motion profiles, and integration code using preferred platforms (Rockwell, Siemens, Beckhoff, Fanuc, ABB, etc.).
• Create system functional specifications, I/O lists, wiring diagrams, sequence descriptions, and test plans.
• Lead FATs (Factory Acceptance Tests) and support SATs/commissioning at customer sites; troubleshoot and tune systems.
• Support system validation, start-up, and operator training; produce user manuals and maintenance documentation.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and safety teams to ensure successful integration and compliance with applicable standards (e.g., CE, UL, ISO).
• Provide post-installation support, remote diagnostics, and continuous improvement recommendations.
• Estimate engineering effort and support proposal pricing for technically complex projects.
• Maintain version control and documentation in PLM/EDMS and adhere to company QA processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Controls, or related discipline; equivalent experience considered.
• 3+ years of experience in industrial automation, system integration, or applications engineering.
• Proven hands-on experience programming PLCs and HMIs (examples: Rockwell/Studio 5000, Siemens TIA Portal, TwinCAT, Ignition).
• Experience with industrial communication protocols (EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus TCP, OPC-UA).
• Practical experience with robotics integration and motion control preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting and commissioning experience in field/start-up environments.
• Proficient technical writing skills for specifications, test plans, and manuals.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; customer-facing experience.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites (typically X–Y% as required).
• Preferred Experience with SCADA systems, vision systems, or MES integration.
• Familiarity with safety standards and safety PLCs (SIL, PLe, safety relays).
• Certifications in PLC platforms, robotics, or project management.
• Experience with design tools (AutoCAD, EPLAN) and version control systems (Git).

Location: Cambridge, ON

Salary Range: $45 - $55hr + OT