Job Overview
| Employer: | S&T Automation Controls Ltd. |
| Position: | Controls Design Engineer |
| Duration/Type: | Permanent/Full Time |
| Work Location: | 1241 Strasburg Rd, Kitchener, ON N2R 0S1 |
| Salary: | $115,000 per annum; The gross salary paid is subject to applicable Federal & Provincial income taxes & other statutory deductions such as EI and CPP. |
| Vacation: | 4% of the gross salary |
| Hours of Work: | 37.5 hours a week. Overtime rate (X1.5) applicable after 44 hours of work per week |
Essential Functions / Major Responsibilities
- Collaborate with project managers and other engineers to understand the requirements and objectives of the control system project.
- Participate in the design and planning phases, including conceptualization, system architecture design, and component selection.
- Develop PLC programs using programming languages such as ladder logic, structured text, function block diagrams, or sequential function charts.
- Configure and program PLCs from various manufacturers, such as Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi, or Schneider Electric.
- Create and design user-friendly HMIs to allow operators to interact with and monitor the control system.
- Construct electrical and fluid schematics packages by laying out I/O, designing the magnetics circuits, fusing, controls panel layouts, bills of material, and cable layouts.
- Detailing the hardware schematics on EPLAN/AutoCAD.
- Editing machine software programs and duplicate logic from reference.
- Assist in the machine wiring checkout process and perform small to intermediate machine debugging.
- Participate in the machine integration and debugging process at the customer’s facility if required.
- Modify and detail hydraulic, pneumatic, and lubrication systems.
- Other duties as required.
Employment Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, automation engineering, or a related field is required.
- 3-5 years experience working in control automation field including installing, configuring, and commissioning PLC systems in real-world industrial settings.
- Proficiency in PLC programming languages, such as ladder logic, structured text, function block diagrams, or sequential function charts. Familiarity with PLC brands like Siemens, Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation), Mitsubishi, or Schneider Electric is required.
- Experience with designing and programming HMIs using software like Wonderware, FactoryTalk View, WinCC, or Ignition
- Understanding of electrical schematics, control panel design, motor control circuits, and the ability to work with electrical design software like AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN.
- Ability to integrate PLC-based control systems with other components, such as sensors, motors, drives, and SCADA systems.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities to diagnose and resolve issues in PLC-based systems.
- Moderate communication skills in English language
How to Apply:
By email to jobs.sandcontrols@gmail.com
