Automation Engineer

About This Role

The Automation Engineer plays a key role in project management, ensuring planning, cost and schedule control, as well as the design, programming, and commissioning of automated systems. This position suits candidates who thrive in a collaborative environment and are eager to contribute to innovative engineering solutions.

Responsibilities

• Define customer needs
• Design automated systems and select equipment (controls, instrumentation, motor controls, control panel design, etc.)
• Participate in system testing and commissioning
• Manage factory automation projects: planning, supervision, change control, and reporting on budget, schedule, and resources, manufacturers, and contractors
• Prepare specifications, plans, and estimates
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary project team
• Follow up with equipment suppliers

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in automated production engineering (APE), electrical engineering, or equivalent
• Member of a Professional Engineering Association in Alberta or British Columbia (EGBC or APEGA)
• 5-6 years’ experience in the field of industrial automation
• Knowledge of Allen Bradley, Rockwell, and Siemens products
• Experience in the food and/or pharmaceutical industry (an asset)
• Occasional visits to clients

Nice to have:

• Strong leadership, relationship management, organizational planning and project management skills, in addition to technical knowledge
• Entrepreneurial mindset and desire for business development
• Programming PLCs and user interfaces
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results
• Ability to influence clients, suppliers and peers into adopting "best practices" in the engineering field
• Excellent communication skills - verbal, written, listening and interpersonal with the ability to transfer knowledge to others
• Capability to engage and energize others to reach their fullest potential and performance
• Have flexibility to travel to external manufacturing sites as needed

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and industry standards
• Comprehensive group health insurance coverage from day one (medical, dental, vision, childcare)
• Employer-contributed RRSP plan at 4%
• Hybrid work mode, with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office
• A work environment that encourages empowerment and professional growth. Professional reimbursement fees (e.g., APEGA, APEGS, EGBC, etc…) covered by the company
• Mentorship programs, training, cross-department opportunities, etc.