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Automation Technician

3 months ago

Beauharnois, Canada SSI Schaefer System Int. Ltd. Full time

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

What’s in it for you?

  • Competitive compensation plan
  • Excellent performance bonuses
  • RRSP match
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits (all premium costs paid by us)
  • Educational reimbursement
  • Work-life balance
  • Safe work environment
  • Discount programs and referral incentives
  • Excellent opportunities for internal growth

How to apply?

We would love to hear from you

If you are interested in this role, please follow the instructions on this page to submit an online

Want to know more about us?

As the leading provider of intralogistics solutions, SSI SCHAEFER is always looking for dedicated employees who would like to shape the future of intralogistics with us. Our product spectrum ranges from highly dynamic storage and logistics systems to state-of-the-art workshop, company and office equipment to innovative products for waste engineering and recycling.

SSI SCHAEFER developed all of the products and solutions with the passion and expertise of many people. That is why employee satisfaction is so important to us and why we value your dedication. More than 9,500 employees at 70 worldwide operative subsidiaries and at more than ten domestic and international production sites work to create the outstanding quality of the SSI SCHAEFER brand. Please visit www.ssi-schaefer.com

Our organization will, on request, provide accommodations for disabilities to support your participation in all aspects of our Recruitment Process.


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