YOUR PROFILE
Interpersonal skills and professional attributes
- Excellent analytical skills and a talent for solving complex technical problems
- Structured thinking and critical analysis in decision-making
- Rigour, precision and transparency in carrying out your work
- A strong aptitude for organizing and running several technical projects at once
- Effective management of time and priorities in a constantly changing environment
- A strong client focus and a commitment to quality follow-up after delivery
- A collaborative spirit, autonomy and a strong capacity to adapt
- Active listening, empathy and respect in your interactions
- Reliability, a positive attitude and respect for your commitments
- Resilience under pressure and steadiness in demanding situations
- A contribution to a positive team climate where enthusiasm and motivation drive performance
- A willingness to explore new technologies in the pursuit of efficiency and innovation
- A constant drive to sharpen your skills and further your professional development
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Plan, prepare and carry out automation work with the project team, respecting schedules, priorities and quality standards
- Assemble, wire and build control panels according to the electrical drawings and the client’s requirements
- Install, configure and integrate automated equipment and components across a range of industrial environments
- Program, modify and fine-tune programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and human-machine interfaces (HMIs)
- Run in-house testing, then perform full commissioning at the client’s site
- Verify system performance and compliance before, during and after installation to guarantee reliability and safety
- Coordinate the various trades to keep the work running smoothly and deliver strong results
- Work with the team and the client during system start-up, while keeping costs and deadlines on track
- Diagnose and resolve automation problems, both hardware and software, with rigour and creativity
- Optimize, maintain and document existing systems to improve their performance, durability and safety
- Take an active part in on-site start-ups and troubleshooting, providing fast, professional and safe technical support
- Work closely with the engineers, project managers and client service team to design and deliver durable, tailored solutions
- Handle client follow-up after installation: technical support, adjustments, software updates and continuous-improvement recommendations
- Collect and analyze performance data in order to propose optimizations and support technical decisions
- Maintain clear, proactive communication with the team and with clients throughout the project
- Contribute to the evolution of industrial processes by integrating new technologies and fostering continuous innovation
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- At least three years of relevant experience in a similar position
- A college diploma (DEC) or a bachelor’s degree in automation, computer science or software engineering, or electrician training with automation experience, or any other relevant combination of education and experience
- ASP General Health and Safety on Construction Sites certificate — an asset
- An electricity certificate (formerly the CE licence) — an asset
YOUR KEY SKILLS
Technical and professional skills
- In-depth knowledge of industrial control systems (PLC/HMI/SCADA)
- Command of the commissioning, testing and troubleshooting procedures for automated equipment
- An understanding of electrical circuits, instrumentation and machine-process interfaces
- The ability to read, design and modify electrical drawings and control schematics
- Rigorous application of CSA/UL standards and machine safety rules
- Skill in diagnosing, troubleshooting and maintaining complex control systems
- Close collaboration with the engineering and production teams to ensure the compliance and quality of installations
- Clear, well-structured technical documentation and production reports
Transferable skills
- Clear, effective communication among the various stakeholders
- Technological curiosity and a continuous-improvement mindset