Automation Technician

Position Overview: The Automation Technician provides technical support for automated material handling equipment in warehouses and distribution centers, using complex troubleshooting and problem solving with an array of technical tools.

Essential Functions:
• Troubleshoot automated material handling equipment using ladder and list based PLC programs.
• Troubleshoot and repair interface between Programmable Logic Controls (PLC) and Material Flow System (MFS).
• Program, troubleshoot and repair or replace sensors, scanners, visualization systems, motors, frequency inverters and encoders.
• Assist in identifying root cause of faults and production errors.
• Work with Onsite staff and software developers to ensure maximum system uptime.
• Analyzes system daily operation reports to track and identify opportunities for continued improvement.
• Work directly with customer resident maintenance team to increase system knowledge, resolve issues and prevent issues from recurring.
• Updates help-desk ticketing system to track, monitor and resolve issues.
• Creates documentation and training materials for system users and system service & maintenance.
• Participates in customer and internal meetings.
• Work as part of an international team to ensure maximum system uptime and performance.
• Occasionally performs extended hours, weekend and holiday work in support of customer service and change requests.

Qualification Requirements:
• 4-year degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience in similar work.
• 1+ year of experience with PLC, .net, CNC programming or Siemens S7 PLC.
• Knowledge of controlled drive engineering, CNC, or multi-axis positioning.
• Familiarity with automation technology, e.g. conveyors, automated cranes, packaging technology.
• Knowledge of bus systems, e.g. Ethernet, ASI, Profibus
• Willingness and ability to work off shifts and weekends based on our customers’ business needs.
• Experience with AUTOCAD or E-Plan is a plus.

• Ability to communicate fluently in English and French an asset