Automation Technician

Trois-Rivières, QC, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Experience: 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar position;
Posting language: English
Posted: Aug 10, 2026

Original job description

In the position of Automation Technician, you will be primarily responsible for carrying out various automation projects and solving issues that hinder our clients’ operations. More precisely, you will have to:

Participate in the execution of various automation projects;
Contribute to the design of automated systems;
Program all types of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) for different products, as well as operator interfaces (HMI);
Commission programmed systems at client sites: validate programming against client requirements, perform troubleshooting, modifications, and configurations;
Respond to service calls at various client locations;
Perform pre-operational checks in the workshop;
Carry out preventive maintenance in the plant;
Prepare maintenance and/or technical reports;
Calibrate instruments;
Diagnose and improve systems or resolve technical issues;
Install and operate standard and specialized equipment;
Calibrate electrical components and instruments according to technical manuals;
Act as a specialist during personnel rental assignments;
Identify and communicate technical problems;
Comply with health and safety guidelines at work;
Perform any other related tasks.

REQUIREMENTS

Hold a college diploma in electrical engineering, industrial electronics, an Attestation of College Studies (ACS) in industrial automation, or possess any equivalent combination of education and experience;
3 to 5 years of experience in a similar position;
Programming of PLCs and operator interfaces;
Industrial networking;
Be fluent in French and English, both spoken and written, to communicate effectively with our partners outside of Quebec;
Hold a C license (non-construction);
Knowledge of Siemens programming;
ASP Construction certification;
Hold a valid driver’s license;
Be available to travel to client sites;
Exhibit strong interpersonal and oral communication skills;
Display organizational abilities;
Show adaptability and flexibility (ability to work effectively in changing situations);
Possess an analytical and technical mindset;
Demonstrate a sense of responsibility, rigor, and attention to detail;
Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills;
Exhibit a customer service mindset;
Work collaboratively and effectively within a team environment.

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Responsibilities

The Automation Technician at Excelpro will program controllers and operator screens, commission and troubleshoot automated systems at client sites, and respond to service calls. The role also includes preventive maintenance, calibration and technical reporting.

Requirements

Excelpro needs candidates with a college diploma or ACS in industrial automation, 3 to 5 years of experience, and PLC and HMI programming skills. Candidates must be fluent in French and English, hold a valid driver's licence, and be available to travel.

Skills

PLC programming
HMI programming
Siemens programming
Industrial networking
Systems commissioning
Troubleshooting
Preventive maintenance
Instrument calibration
Electrical component calibration
Technical report writing
Automated system design
Installation and operation of equipment
Problem solving
Customer service
Team collaboration
Bilingual communication (French and English)

Keywords

Automation Technician
PLC programming
HMI
operator interface
Siemens
industrial networking
commissioning
troubleshooting
preventive maintenance
instrument calibration
industrial automation
mechatronics
control systems
client site service
technical reports
Quebec

Seniority

Mid level

Licences and certifications

ASP Construction

Tools

PLC
HMI
Siemens

Languages

English
French

Fields of study

Electrical engineering
Industrial electronics
Industrial automation

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