Job Description

Salary: $66,000 - 106,000 per year Requirements:

• We require a bachelors degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, Automation, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• We need strong hands-on experience developing, debugging, and commissioning PLC code and HMI applications.
• We require experience programming, integrating, teaching, and commissioning industrial or collaborative robots.
• We need experience configuring, tuning, and troubleshooting servo drives, servo motors, and motion-control systems.
• We require a proven track record delivering automated equipment from requirements and design through programming, commissioning, documentation, training, and final production transfer.
• We need experience integrating PLCs, HMIs, robots, motion platforms, safety devices, industrial networks, sensors, pneumatics, and test systems.
• We require the ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, machine drawings, I/O lists, network diagrams, and control panel documentation.
• We require legal authorization to work in Canada without employer sponsorship.
• Preferred qualifications include knowledge of IPC-A-610, ISO 9001, and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Preferred qualifications include experience with SolidWorks or comparable 3D CAD software.
• Preferred qualifications include exposure to SCADA, LabVIEW, embedded systems, Python, C/C++, SQL, or manufacturing data systems.
• Preferred qualifications include experience with Universal Robots, EPSON, FANUC, ABB, Yaskawa, or similar robotics platforms.
• Preferred qualifications include creating machine SOPs, operating manuals, troubleshooting guides, and training materials.
• We need strong knowledge of machine sequencing, operating modes, interlocks, alarms, diagnostics, industrial communications, and fault-recovery routines.
• We require excellent analytical, critical thinking, and troubleshooting skills for complex automation problems.
• We need strong communication and collaboration abilities to work across engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams.
• We require the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and develop practical solutions within budget and schedule constraints.
• We need strong computer skills and the ability to interpret technical data to support continuous improvement initiatives.

• We design, develop, and implement automation solutions that convert manual and semi-automated manufacturing processes into fully integrated assembly and product testing systems.
• We develop control architectures, functional requirements, machine sequences, I/O layouts, network designs, and equipment integration strategies.
• We program, troubleshoot, and commission PLCs, HMIs, servo-motion systems, industrial and collaborative robots, and machine controls.
• We integrate automation components such as PLCs, robots, vision systems, sensors, safety systems, pneumatics, test equipment, and industrial communication networks.
• We lead automation projects from concept and design through programming, testing, installation, commissioning, validation, production ramp-up, and final handoff.
• We prepare technical documentation including project proposals, specifications, cost estimates, schedules, execution plans, SOPs, operating manuals, work instructions, and preventive maintenance procedures.
• We collaborate with cross-functional teams to design machine layouts, tooling, fixtures, guarding, sensor placement, and equipment accessibility while ensuring manufacturability and reliability.
• We train engineers, technicians, and operators on equipment operation, robot programming, troubleshooting, and safe working practices.
• We provide ongoing production support by resolving complex automation and controls issues while improving equipment reliability and performance.
• We apply Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement practices to improve throughput, product quality, safety, equipment reliability, cycle time, and operational efficiency.
• We ensure automated equipment meets safety, quality, documentation, maintainability, and operator usability standards before release to production.

• 3D
• Embedded
• Support
• Liquid
• Network
• PLC
• Python
• Robotics
• SQL
• AI
• C++
• Cloud

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We are CoolIT Systems, an Ecolab company, and we are seeking an Automation Engineer, Manufacturing to join our Calgary Manufacturing team. Founded in Calgary, Alberta in 2001, we are the leading Direct Liquid Cooling technology provider for data centers, supercomputers, and desktop computers, designing and manufacturing solutions used by major technology companies worldwide. We are growing rapidly and have been recognized by Financial Times and Deloitte for our performance. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes vacation and flex days, a paid company-wide holiday shutdown, dental, drug, optical, paramedical, and health spending coverage from day one, a casual yet professional dress code, retention rewards, and company-funded RRSP contributions. We are committed to inclusion, belonging, and equal opportunity, and successful candidates will be required to complete background checks.

last updated 39 week of 2026

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