Automation Engineer

Join a multi-disciplinary engineering firm with offices in Canada and the U.S. The Automation Engineer will work from the Hamilton, ON office.

Working as part of a strong, multidisciplinary team, the Automation Engineer will be responsible for control system design and programming, equipment specification, drawing development and review, and project execution-from initial design through installation, commissioning, and start-up.

This role will also provide engineering oversight and technical support to ensure control system designs comply with applicable specifications, standards, legislation, and plant requirements.

• Compensation and Benefits plan including vision
• RRSP matching
• Life Insurance
• Collaborative Team

What You Will Be Doing:

• Develop and configure PLC programs and other automation devices, including HMIs, drives, switches, and analyzers, in accordance with design documents and functional descriptions.
• Develop control system panel designs and drawings using AutoCAD.
• Apply approved specifications and standards to produce complete control system drawing packages.
• Review and stamp control system drawings in accordance with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) requirements.
• Lead the installation, commissioning, start-up, and troubleshooting of control systems.
• Specify equipment and perform control system, instrumentation, and safety system design.
• Develop specifications and standards in accordance with applicable legislation, industry standards, and plant requirements.
• Deliver projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Coordinate projects and execute designs with minimal guidance in a multidisciplinary environment.

What You Bring to the Role:

• Expert-level knowledge and understanding of control systems, including PLC, DCS, SCADA, HMI, and drives.
• Expert-level programming and software development skills involving multiple PLC platforms, including Rockwell and Siemens.
• Advanced knowledge of instrumentation, combustion, and safety systems.
• Advanced instrumentation design skills.
• Strong understanding of electrical theory.
• Knowledge of applicable regulatory codes, standards, and specifications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, communication, and presentation skills.
• Valid driver's license.

Additional Considerations:

• Design and commissioning experience with variable-speed AC and DC drives.
• Advanced knowledge of industrial networking and Operational Technology (OT), including cybersecurity.
• SQL database experience.
• TÜV Rheinland certification.

APPLY NOW! Please respond to this posting with a copy of your resume.

After submitting your resume, you will receive a reach out from our virtual recruiter. This reach out contains an important questionnaire that must be completed to highlight your skills for this position. We will contact qualified candidates for this role.

AI (Artificial Intelligence) tools may be used at certain points of the pre-screening and selection process for this role. To learn more about ABL's AI policy, please visit www.ablemployment.com/how-abl-utilizes-automation-and-ai-technology/