Automation Technician

6 months ago


Longueuil, Canada Schaefer System International Limited 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


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