System Programmer - Medium Voltage Applications

Rockwell Automation; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Health Care Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement plans

Paid Time off

Volunteering Time off

RRSP/TFSA EPSP matching

DC Pension

Maternity and Parental Leave Top-Up

Fitness Reimbursement

Flexible Work Schedule

Job summary

Rockwell Automation in Cambridge, Ontario, is seeking a Senior System Programmer to design and implement automation solutions for Medium Voltage orders. You will develop PLC and HMI programs, troubleshoot complex issues, and ensure optimal system performance for customer applications.

The role requires strong knowledge of Rockwell products, Ethernet/IP/DeviceNet networks, and industrial control systems. Reporting to the Engineering Team Leader, you’ll collaborate with engineering, manufacturing,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of relevant work experience.
• P.Eng or CET certification or ability to obtain it is a plus.
• 8+ years of relevant experience preferred.
• Ability to read Electrical schematics and technical specs.
• Experience with Programmable Controllers, HMI, and Industrial Networks.
• Knowledge of MV motor control products (drives, starters, relays).

Responsibilities

• Support execution of Medium Voltage live orders by integrating RA & 3rd party control products.
• Review proposals and generate functional specifications for interface with customer processes.
• Collaborate with E&A, manufacturing, support, field modification, and R&D on product execution.
• Create program files (PLC, HMI, configuration) for live MV equipment.
• Test, debug, and troubleshoot programs at RA MV facilities and support field service during commissioning.
• Assist R&D and manufacturing in refining or adding features.
• Coach and support engineering staff on activities.
• Provide ongoing support across Applications Engineering.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Industrial networks

Synchronous motor theory

Electrical schematics

Reading technical specs

Team coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

P.Eng or CET desirable

Electrical Engineering technology degree

Tools

ACAD

CREO

SAP

Studio 5000

FactoryTalk View ME/SE

Job description

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

Are you willing to challenge yourself to help our customers succeed. Previous knowledge with MV products will be an asset along with previous experience developing electrical system solutions. You will collaborate with internal and external customers to ensure customers success. System Programmers design and implement automation systems, enhancing industrial processes. Responsibilities include developing programs, troubleshooting system issues, and ensuring optimal system performance. Expertise with Industrial Control Products (PLC's, HMI's, Drives) and industrial networks is important.

This role reports to the Engineering Team Leader, and is located in Cambridge, ON, Canada

Responsibilities

• Supporting execution of Medium Voltage Business Unit live orders is the primary function of this position, mainly through facilitating integration of various RA & 3rd party control products within a system
• Reviewing proposals/specifications of live orders and generating functional specifications that define interface and operation with customer processes & control equipment
• Collaborate with application engineering, manufacturing, technical support, field modification/services and R&D in various facets of product execution
• Generation of program files (PLC, HMI, configuration) for the live order MV equipment
• Test, debug, and troubleshoot programme files within RA MV facilities, and support RA field service during commissioning at customer sites
• Support R&D, Field Modification group, and Manufacturing in the refinement or addition of features within the RA MV product scope
• Coach and support engineering staff with their activities
• Provide ongoing support across all Applications Engineering activities as required

The Essentials - You Will Have

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of relevant work experience

The Preferred- You Might Also Have

• P.Eng or C.E.T. certification or ability to obtain it.
• University Degree or Technologist Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
• Typically requires a minimum of 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Be able to read and interpret Electrical schematics and technical specifications.
• Experience with Programmable Controllers, HMI's, and Industrial Networks.
• Solid understanding of industry accepted MV motor control products (drives, SMC's, starters, circuit breakers, protection relays)
• ACAD, CREO and SAP Experience
• Understanding of AC/DC drive systems with A-B PowerFlex Products
• Knowledge of RA industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, ControlNet, DH+, AB Remote I/O)
• Knowledge of 3rd party industrial protocols (Modbus RTU/TCP, Profibus DP, ProfiNet, IEC61850, etc.)
• Understanding of RA Control products (Logix Controllers, HMI's, I/O products, etc.)
• Familiar with Rockwell Software products (Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View ME/SE, CCW, etc).
• In-Depth knowledge of PLC programming languages such as Ladder logic and function block diagrams.
• Understanding of Synchronous motor types (DC Brush/Brushless & AC Brushless).
• Exposure/understanding of industries served by the Medium Voltage Business (Oil & Gas, Mining, Water/WasteWater, Pulp/Paper, Rubber, etc.)

What We Offer

• Health Insurance including Medical and Dental
• Health Care Spending Account (HCSA – dependent on the plan chosen)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Retirement plans
• Paid Time off
• Volunteering Time off
• Employer Savings Plan Matching (includes RRSP, TFSA, and EPSP)
• Employer Paid DC Pension
• Maternity and Parental Leave Top-Up
• Fitness Reimbursement Program
• Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.

For this role, the Base Salary Compensation is from $100,000 - $125,000 CAD with an annual target bonus of 5% of base salary. Actual pay will be based on factors such as skills, knowledge, education, and experience.

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization

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