PLC Programmer and Electrical Control Specialist
Top Benefits
About the role
Who are we?
Proax Technologies is a leading Technical Automation Distributor that offers innovative product solutions in the areas of Automation and Robotics, Motion Control and Machine Safety, creating close relationships with our valued customers, vendors, and employees.
Why Join our Team?
- Great Place to Work
- We offer an engaging, inclusive, clean, and safe work environment
- Technical training of our products to ensure quality customer service
- Opportunities for career growth and development
- Competitive salaries and benefits
- Work with collaborative team members in the automation industry
General Description
The PLC Programmer and Electrical Control Specialist plays a pivotal role within our technical team to develop, implement and troubleshoot automation applications and projects. Adapting to change and embracing challenges, with a commitment to quality and passion for problem-solving, while working on systems across many industry sectors.
Job Duties / Responsibilities
- Development of Programming and troubleshooting of PLCs, HMIs, Motion control, Vision, Drives, Robots and Safety applications.
- Setup and Configuration of system network architecture between all devices both internal and external to the system.
- Trouble shooting of electrical, programming and pneumatics.
- Work closely with Project Manager and all parties involved on a project to ensure successful completion of the project on time and on budget, while meeting or exceeding customer expectations.
- Provide onsite Technical Support at customer’s facilities for various activities such as troubleshooting automation systems, Product Presentations or Technical training.
- Documentation of program changes and creation of manuals for machines.
- Create Bills of Materials (BOMs) for control systems.
- Demonstrate ability to accept overall project responsibility
- Follow company standards for programming and project design
- Maintain a Project/Activity Database along with a calendar
- Accurately and professionally represent Proax Technologies to customers and vendors.
- Exhibit professional, respectful interaction with the customers, vendors and team members at all times.
- Flexible to adopt other responsibilities as deemed necessary by management
Work Experience Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in custom automation.
- Must be willing and able to travel to work on customer sites, locally and internationally
- Understanding the Machine design and build process and Electrical circuits.
- Excellent understanding of the technical fundamentals of programming of Robotics, PLC, HMI, Vison, Servo motors and drives.
- Experience with fieldbus communications setup and troubleshooting (Ethercat, EthernetIP, Modbus)
- Able to work independently and in groups.
- Must have strong decision – making skills, can work well under pressure, and meet strict deadlines.
- Excellent communication (verbal & written), interpersonal, organization and presentation skills
- Experience in Structured Text, Visual Basic or SQL is an asset
- Experience with Omron PLCs is an asset.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or Technologist Diploma in Mechatronics, Controls/ Electromechanical engineering or equivalent Trade license or specialized experience
- Must be legally authorized to work in Canada.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle
About Proax Technologies Ltd.
For over 55 years, Proax Technologies has been a leading Technical Automation Distributor offering innovative product solutions. Proax ’s core business is focused on offering automation solutions dedicated to solving customer’s applications and supply needs. We help to meet your needs by providing the following :
- Technical Product Specialists for Machine Automation, Motion Control and Machine Safety
- Highly trained Technical inside and outside sales representatives who can assist with your current and future product or project needs
- Design, build and assembly capabilities for your mechanical, electrical and process applications
- Multiple branch locations to provide local assistance and inventory
- Automation products from world class manufacturers
Depuis plus de 55 ans, Proax Technologies est un leader de la distribution en automatisation industrielle, offrant des solutions innovatrices dans le domaine de l’automatisation industrielle, le contrôle de mouvement et la sécurité des machines. L'expertise de Proax est de proposer des solutions en automatisation dédiées aux besoins des applications de nos clients. Nous aidons à répondre à vos besoins en fournissant les éléments suivants:
- Spécialistes de produits techniques pour l'automatisation de machines, le contrôle de mouvement et la sécurité des machines
- Des représentants techniques internes et externes hautement qualifiés qui peuvent aider avec vos besoins actuels ou futurs en matière de produits ou de projets
- Des capacités de conception, de construction et d'assemblage pour vos applications mécaniques, électriques et de procédés
- Plusieurs succursales permettant de fournir une assistance locale et un inventaire dédié
- Produits d'automatisation de fabricants de classe mondiale
PLC Programmer and Electrical Control Specialist
Top Benefits
About the role
Who are we?
Proax Technologies is a leading Technical Automation Distributor that offers innovative product solutions in the areas of Automation and Robotics, Motion Control and Machine Safety, creating close relationships with our valued customers, vendors, and employees.
Why Join our Team?
- Great Place to Work
- We offer an engaging, inclusive, clean, and safe work environment
- Technical training of our products to ensure quality customer service
- Opportunities for career growth and development
- Competitive salaries and benefits
- Work with collaborative team members in the automation industry
General Description
The PLC Programmer and Electrical Control Specialist plays a pivotal role within our technical team to develop, implement and troubleshoot automation applications and projects. Adapting to change and embracing challenges, with a commitment to quality and passion for problem-solving, while working on systems across many industry sectors.
Job Duties / Responsibilities
- Development of Programming and troubleshooting of PLCs, HMIs, Motion control, Vision, Drives, Robots and Safety applications.
- Setup and Configuration of system network architecture between all devices both internal and external to the system.
- Trouble shooting of electrical, programming and pneumatics.
- Work closely with Project Manager and all parties involved on a project to ensure successful completion of the project on time and on budget, while meeting or exceeding customer expectations.
- Provide onsite Technical Support at customer’s facilities for various activities such as troubleshooting automation systems, Product Presentations or Technical training.
- Documentation of program changes and creation of manuals for machines.
- Create Bills of Materials (BOMs) for control systems.
- Demonstrate ability to accept overall project responsibility
- Follow company standards for programming and project design
- Maintain a Project/Activity Database along with a calendar
- Accurately and professionally represent Proax Technologies to customers and vendors.
- Exhibit professional, respectful interaction with the customers, vendors and team members at all times.
- Flexible to adopt other responsibilities as deemed necessary by management
Work Experience Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in custom automation.
- Must be willing and able to travel to work on customer sites, locally and internationally
- Understanding the Machine design and build process and Electrical circuits.
- Excellent understanding of the technical fundamentals of programming of Robotics, PLC, HMI, Vison, Servo motors and drives.
- Experience with fieldbus communications setup and troubleshooting (Ethercat, EthernetIP, Modbus)
- Able to work independently and in groups.
- Must have strong decision – making skills, can work well under pressure, and meet strict deadlines.
- Excellent communication (verbal & written), interpersonal, organization and presentation skills
- Experience in Structured Text, Visual Basic or SQL is an asset
- Experience with Omron PLCs is an asset.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or Technologist Diploma in Mechatronics, Controls/ Electromechanical engineering or equivalent Trade license or specialized experience
- Must be legally authorized to work in Canada.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle
About Proax Technologies Ltd.
For over 55 years, Proax Technologies has been a leading Technical Automation Distributor offering innovative product solutions. Proax ’s core business is focused on offering automation solutions dedicated to solving customer’s applications and supply needs. We help to meet your needs by providing the following :
- Technical Product Specialists for Machine Automation, Motion Control and Machine Safety
- Highly trained Technical inside and outside sales representatives who can assist with your current and future product or project needs
- Design, build and assembly capabilities for your mechanical, electrical and process applications
- Multiple branch locations to provide local assistance and inventory
- Automation products from world class manufacturers
Depuis plus de 55 ans, Proax Technologies est un leader de la distribution en automatisation industrielle, offrant des solutions innovatrices dans le domaine de l’automatisation industrielle, le contrôle de mouvement et la sécurité des machines. L'expertise de Proax est de proposer des solutions en automatisation dédiées aux besoins des applications de nos clients. Nous aidons à répondre à vos besoins en fournissant les éléments suivants:
- Spécialistes de produits techniques pour l'automatisation de machines, le contrôle de mouvement et la sécurité des machines
- Des représentants techniques internes et externes hautement qualifiés qui peuvent aider avec vos besoins actuels ou futurs en matière de produits ou de projets
- Des capacités de conception, de construction et d'assemblage pour vos applications mécaniques, électriques et de procédés
- Plusieurs succursales permettant de fournir une assistance locale et un inventaire dédié
- Produits d'automatisation de fabricants de classe mondiale