Automation Engineer Intern

MMR Consulting is an engineering and consulting firm specializing in the pharmaceutical, and biotechnology industries. Its services include Automation, Engineering, Project Management, and Validation. MMR Consulting has offices in Canada, USA, and Asia.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join our growing team, where the successful candidate will work with a group of engineers and specialists involved in the engineering and project management of equipment, systems and facilities for life sciences facilities. Some travel to client sites is expected.
This role is for a Junior Controls engineer to work on the automation of building/process controls systems.
Previous building/process controls experience in the processing industries is required (i.e. Nuclear / Chemical Processing / Food / Life Sciences, Oil & Gas, Car Manufacturing etc.). Pharmaceutical industry experience is a major asset.

Provide technical solutions into the design, commissioning and start-up of automation systems, for upgrades, renovations and expansions of client facilities and processes.
Support project execution from Feasibility through to project completion/handover, including all project stages such as:
Project Management
Service/Support after handover
The ideal candidate has experience with Siemens APOGEE Series Controllers, Allen Bradley (Rockwell) PLC and Ignition SCADA system, or similar platforms.
Experience with building/process controls in processing industries, utilities is required (i.e. chemical processing, utilities, mining, nuclear, life sciences, food, etc…), however experience in the Pharma industry is a major asset
Prepare/perform/review electrical drawings, such as Panel Drawings, wiring diagrams, single line drawings.
Perform program editing / configuration on PLCs, work with redundant systems, and SCADA systems
Review programming of equipment vendors and other automation firms
Perform automation / electrical troubleshooting on electrical panels and control systems
Travel may be occasionally required for meetings with clients, equipment fabrication vendors or Factory Acceptance Testing (FATs).
Work may require occasional support over shutdowns or extended hours, specifically during installation and commissioning / validation phases.
Client-management (maintain key Client relationships in support of business development and pursuit of new work), project scheduling/budgeting, coordination of client and MMR resources for effective project delivery, supporting business development (providing technical support to the sales as required for proposals/opportunities), presenting at industry conferences/publishing papers etc.
Visit construction and installation sites.
Supervise contractors during critical installations of process equipment and associated utilities.
Other duties as assigned by client, and/or MMR, based on workload and project requirements.
Excellent written and spoken English is required including the preparation of technical documents in English
Network authentication experience for connection to the network etc.
Ensure that automation scope is managed with vendors and internal departments.
Minimum 5-10+ years of controls experience (we are flexible on either intermediate or senior level candidates)
Ability to read electrical drawings, PLC code.
Ability to perform programming/configuration of controllers and SCADA systems.
Possess leadership skills, and be able to take initiative to lead projects, involving multiple stakeholders, departments, and varying complexity.
Basic knowledge of AutoCAD is an asset.
Knowledge of communication protocols Eth/IP, Modbus, Bacnet is an asset.
Engineering degree, preferably in Electrical, Electromechanical, Controls, Chemical, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.

MMR Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please let us know the nature of your request.