Test Automation Technologist

Job summary

The Automation Specialist is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing automation solutions to support product testing and laboratory infrastructure. This role involves hands-on assembly, troubleshooting, and maintenance of automated test equipment while collaborating with engineering and production teams.

Job details

CoolIT, An Ecolab Company, a leading Direct Liquid Cooling technology provider for data centers, supercomputers, and desktop computers is seeking a talented Automation Specialist who will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing automation solutions to support CoolIT’s products’ testing. This role plays a key part in automating test equipment, improving efficiency, and ensuring product consistency by leveraging automated equipment, robotics, PLC programming, and industrial control systems. Working closely with Engineering, Production, and Maintenance teams, the Automation Specialist supports both new equipment integration and continuous improvement of existing systems. What’s in it for you: We strive to be an employer of choice and as such we believe in rewarding our employees with career and development opportunities that will maintain and strengthen our culture while aligning to our vision and values. Dress for your day – in a casual yet professional environment. Thrive in a company that values sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture and has been recognized as one of the most ethical companies in the world Vacation and flex days, and paid company-wide shutdown during the holiday season. Comprehensive benefits including Dental, Drugs, Optical, Paramedical and Health Spending. These costs are covered by CoolIT and are enacted from your first day What You Will Do: Perform hands-on assembly, installation, setup, and modification of automated test equipment, fixtures, and laboratory infrastructure. Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, and equipment documentation to support installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance activities. Build and modify electrical and mechanical assemblies, including wiring, sensors, actuators, controls, fixtures, and test equipment. Support the installation, commissioning, and maintenance of automation equipment and test infrastructure. Troubleshoot and resolve issues with electrical wiring, sensors, actuators, controls, instrumentation, and automated test equipment. Perform preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance on automation and test equipment to ensure reliable laboratory operations. Support infrastructure projects, equipment upgrades, lab modifications, and new test-system installations. Work with engineers and other technical team members to implement automation and test-system improvements based on defined requirements. Maintain accurate documentation of equipment configurations, wiring changes, maintenance activities, and modifications. Support the procurement and installation of components, tools, equipment, and materials required for automation and laboratory infrastructure projects. Maintain organized, safe, and clean laboratory and test areas, including proper management of equipment, tools, cables, fixtures, and workspaces. Ensure automation equipment, test stations, and supporting infrastructure are properly labeled, organized, and maintained. Support inventory management of automation components, electrical parts, cables, sensors, tools, and other laboratory materials. Work closely with Test Engineers, Technologists, and Technicians to support day-to-day test operations and resolve equipment-related issues. Follow established safety procedures, electrical practices, and laboratory requirements when working with automation and test equipment. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to improve laboratory organization, equipment reliability, test efficiency, and overall operational readiness. Minimum Qualifications: Diploma in Engineering Technology or a related field. 2+ years of experience in automation. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with data center liquid cooling systems. Strong hands-on technical and troubleshooting capability Detail-oriented approach to test setup and execution Clear documentation and reporting of test results Effective communication with engineers and cross-functional teams Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-project lab environment Commitment to safety, quality, and accurate test execution. We thank every candidate in advance, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note immigration sponsorship is not available for this role. Successful candidates for this position will be required to undergo background checks. ABOUT COOLIT, AN ECOLAB COMPANY: Founded in Calgary, Alberta in 2001, CoolIT Systems is the leading Direct Liquid Cooling technology provider for data centers, supercomputers, and desktop computers. We design and manufacture solutions used by the largest tech companies globally. Recognized as one of “The Americas’ Fastest Growing Companies 2023” by Financial Times and honored with the Deloitte Fast 50 Clean Technology award in 2022, as well as the Deloitte Fast 500 distinction in both 2021 and 2022, CoolIT's rapid growth is capturing global attention. As demand for generative AI, high performance computing and cloud solutions rapidly expands, there has never been a more exciting time to join our team. During pre-screening, we may use an AI tool, supported by human oversight, to efficiently manage tasks such as resume screening and/or interview scheduling. All hiring decisions are made by human reviewers. Successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-hire background checks as a condition of employment.

What you’ll do

The Automation Specialist is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing automation solutions to support product testing and laboratory infrastructure. This role involves hands-on assembly, troubleshooting, and maintenance of automated test equipment while collaborating with engineering and production teams.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a diploma in Engineering Technology or a related field and at least two years of experience in automation. Strong technical troubleshooting skills and the ability to interpret electrical and mechanical documentation are essential for this role.

Benefits

• Vacation days
• Flex days
• Paid company-wide holiday shutdown
• Dental insurance
• Drug coverage
• Optical insurance
• Paramedical services
• Health spending account

Listed skills

• Preventive Maintenance · Preferred
• Troubleshooting · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Automation
• PLC programming
• Robotics
• Industrial control systems
• Electrical schematics
• Troubleshooting
• Preventive maintenance
• Instrumentation
• Test equipment
• Mechanical assembly
• Wiring
• Sensors
• Actuators
• Data center cooling
• Laboratory infrastructure
• Inventory management
• Generative Artificial Intelligence
• Programmable Logic Controllers Programming
• Effective Communication
• System Installations
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• Equipment Upgrade Implementation
• Mechanical Drawings
• Safety Procedures
• Test Operations
• Automatic Test Equipment
• Electrical Wiring
• Management
• Procurement
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Corrective Maintenance
• Data Centers
• Inventory Management
• Laboratory Techniques
• Preventive Maintenance
• Operations
• Industrial Control Systems
• Reliability Testing
• Resume Screening
• Supercomputing
• Test Engineering
• Test Execution Engine
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Wiring Diagram
• Scheduling
• Commissioning
• Test Equipment
• Liquid Cooling Systems
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Technology
• Energy
• Test Automation Manager
• Industrial Automation Technician
• Electrical Engineering Technicians
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians

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