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Job Overview
Employer: | S&T Automation Controls Ltd. |
Position: | Controls Engineer |
No. of Positions: | 3 |
Duration/Type: | Permanent/Full Time |
Work Location: | 1241 Strasburg Rd, Kitchener, ON N2R 0S1 |
Salary: | $95,000 per annum; The gross salary paid is subject to applicable Federal & Provincial income taxes & other statutory deductions such as EI and CPP. |
Vacation: | 4% of the gross salary |
Hours of Work: | 32.5 hours a week. Overtime rate (X1.5) applicable after 44 hours of work per week |
Essential Functions / Major Responsibilities
- Take part in designing, planning, including system architecture and component selection.
- Write PLC programs using various programming languages like ladder logic or structured text.
- Set up and program PLCs from different manufacturers.
- Design user-friendly HMIs for easy operator interaction.
- Create electrical and fluid schematics, including layout and panel design.
- Use software like EPLAN or AutoCAD to detail hardware schematics.
- Edit machine software and replicate logic from existing references.
- Help with machine wiring checks and basic debugging.
- Assist in integrating and debugging machines at customer sites if needed.
- Adjust hydraulic, pneumatic, and lubrication systems as necessary.
- Perform any other duties as needed.
Employment Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, automation engineering, or a related field is required.
- 2-3 years experience working in control automation field including installing, configuring, and commissioning PLC systems in real-world industrial settings.
- Proficiency in PLC programming languages, such as ladder logic, structured text, function block diagrams, or sequential function charts. Familiarity with PLC brands like Siemens, Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation), Mitsubishi, or Schneider Electric is required.
- Experience with designing and programming HMIs using software like Wonderware, FactoryTalk View, WinCC, or Ignition
- Understanding of electrical schematics, control panel design, motor control circuits, and the ability to work with electrical design software like AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN.
- Ability to integrate PLC-based control systems with other components, such as sensors, motors, drives, and SCADA systems.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities to diagnose and resolve issues in PLC-based systems.
- Moderate communication skills in English language
How to Apply:
By email to jobs.sandcontrols@gmail.com
More Information
- Hiring Company S&T Automation Controls Ltd.
- Address 1241 Strasburg Rd, Kitchener, ON N2R 0S1
- Salary Offer $95,000 per annum CAD $95,000 per annum Month