Job Overview
| Employer: | S&T Automation Controls Ltd. |
| Position: | Controls Technician |
| Duration/Type: | Permanent/Full Time |
| Work Location: | 1241 Strasburg Rd, Kitchener, ON N2R 0S1 |
| Salary: | $35.00 per hour; 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: | 32-40 hours a week. Overtime rate (X1.5) applicable after 44 hours of work per week |
Essential Functions / Major Responsibilities
- Assist in the design and planning of control systems, including system architecture and component selection.
- Assist in writing and troubleshooting PLC programs using basic programming languages (ladder logic, structured text) under the guidance of Controls Engineers.
- Help design and configure Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs) for user interaction with control systems.
- Assist with the installation and wiring of control panels, sensors, and other components as part of system setups.
- Support in testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting control systems during setup and after installation.
- Assist in creating and updating electrical schematics, control system documentation, and reports.
- Provide maintenance support for control systems and equipment, performing routine checks and assisting in minor repairs.
- Identify and troubleshoot electrical and control system issues, reporting complex problems to Controls Engineers.
- Actively participate in training and development activities to enhance technical knowledge and skills in automation and controls.
Employment Requirements
- A college level diploma in electrical engineering, automation technology, or a related field is required.
- 1-2 years experience working in control systems, PLC programming, and automation technology is required
- 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.
- Moderate communication skills in English language
How to Apply:
By email to jobs.sandcontrols@gmail.com
More Information
- Address 1241 Strasburg Rd, Kitchener, ON N2R 0S1
- Salary Offers $35.00 per hour
- Total Years Experience 0-5
- Education Level College Diploma
- Hiring Company S&T Automation Controls Ltd.
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