Junior Automation Specialist

1 week ago

Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Roberts Onsite Inc Full time
Roberts Onsite's team is growing.

If you are a committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you.

The Junior Automation Specialist position is located in Kitchener, Ontario and reports directly to the Automation Controls & Engineering Manager.


A Little About You:


You are eager to learn, try new things, expand your horizons, and embrace the challenge of all aspects of automation.

You adjust quickly to changing priorities and conditions. You can quickly assess, evaluate, and absorb complex problems and situations. You are calm under pressure, have a positive attitude, and can adapt to any situation. You are an effective communicator and collaborate well with others. Even in the heat of the battle you can maintain an aura of cool professionalism.

You are always willing to roll-up your sleeves to dig in and find the solution to whatever problem the day has presented to you.


Your Role and Essential Job Functions:

  • Design automation and safety control systems based on project requirements
  • Produce controls schematics for electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
  • Produce 3D models and detail drawings of automation tooling
  • Program, commission and troubleshoot all kinds of automation control systems in various industries in all flavours of hardware and software
  • Respond to emergency service calls to help get our customers back up and running
  • Create and maintain project documentation

Additional Responsibilities May Include:

  • Supporting project proposals and estimation
  • Assisting with equipment selection and procurement
  • Working on internal projects to streamline operational processes
  • Lending a hand on the shop floor in crunch time
  • Supporting other departments as required

Your Skill Requirements:

  • Must have strong written and oral communication abilities
  • Skilled with Microsoft Office
  • Experience with AutoCAD and Solidworks
  • Ability to read controls schematics and P&ID diagrams
  • Knowledge of PLCs and HMIs (B&R Automation, Omron, Allen Bradley, Siemens) is an asset
  • Ability to get right to the point
  • Ability to problem solve
  • Able to independently complete all specific responsibilities with mínimal supervision
  • Mechanically inclined. Comfortable with using tools to accomplish handson work
  • Able to visualize and design tooling from verbal concepts or napkin sketches
  • Ability to complete all security clearance requirements that may be required for the performance of the work
  • Good driving record

Bonus Points for:

  • Aptitude for Programming (C, C#, VBA, SQL, Ladder Logic, or other languages)
  • Data integration from the collection of factory floor data to the presentation of quality and production reports, using SQL databases, OPC/UA drivers, and various HMI/PC presentation platforms
  • Experience Industrial robot programming in both simulation and realworld environments
  • Experience working with G-Code and NC programming for motion control
  • Experience with industrial fieldbus networks
  • Familiarity with IT/Networking
  • Working knowledge of common machine shop and fabrication techniques
  • Experience with CSA/PSHR requirements for safeguarding of equipment.
  • Working knowledge of automated equipment
  • Experience with RFID systems

Your Education Requirements:

  • College Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Robotics and Automation, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Systems Design, or Industrial Engineering
  • 03 years of experience required
  • New graduates or upcoming graduates welcome to apply

The Team You Will Be a Part of:

Roberts Onsite is one of Ontario's largest multi-trade contractors providing high-quality construction services, and turn-key solutions for industrial, commercial, and institutional clients across Southern Ontario.

For over 84 years we have been delivering electrical, mechanical, millwrighting, and rigging expertise for all types of building services, and process machinery installations.

As the Junior Automation Specialist, you'll be an important member of Roberts Onsite's tight-knit Automation Controls & Engineering team. This team moves fast, works together, and gets the job done.

Why Roberts Onsite is for You:

  • Competitive compensation package based on experience
  • Minimal travel required most travel is within province day trips
  • Opportunities to explore new industries and learn new skills
  • Flexible work hours
  • Challenging and rewarding work
  • Supportive team: we don't watch one person struggle with an issue; we'll work together to develop a solution
  • Dental, health and vision benefits package
  • A large company with the culture of a small company a small management team and a horizontal organizational structure encourage involvement from all staff members
  • Annual employee survey response showed 94% positive feedback about our working environment

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