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Automation Engineer

Automation Engineer.

Full Time

1

Ontario - Canada

Sudbury

The Automation Engineer is responsible for the execution of the detailed engineering design to prepare design criteria, engineering calculations, technical specifications, data sheets and reports and technical compliance, code compliance, checks and balances, in accordance with the project procedures. The Automation Engineer executes, coordinates and expedites a succession of different engineering jobs, as part of capital expenditure projects. He/she works independently to plan and carry out project steps that require the application of mature engineering knowledge.

Primary Job Duties:

Accountable for planning, estimating, and documentation of projects, both directly and indirectly by overseeing the work of others in the department.
Meet with clients to analyze their needs and requirements, making recommendations.
May carry out engineering studies to determine how best to solve a problem using surveys, site visits, tests, cost analyses and other standard procedures, recommending most economical methods of construction or change-over.
Prepare engineering analysis of projects to include: preliminary design, calculation, life-cycle cost and equipment selection.
Sign, date and affix seal to final drawings, specifications, plans, reports or other documents prepared, as required.
Plan, design, document and program PLCs.
Design and develop HMIs.
Prepare and interpret blueprints, schematic drawings, layouts and other visual aids.
Responsible for ensuring proper commissioning and project closing procedures are followed.
Expected to provide guidance and technical expertise to the team on client projects, as well as contributing to organizational improvement on an on-going basis.

Essential Job Requirements & Experience:
B.Sc degree in Engineering with P.Eng. required.
5-10 years of relevant experience.
Leadership and Project Management experience is essential.
Extensive knowledge in automation technology and automation products.
Sound understanding of design engineering codes and technical standards.
Oral and written communication skills, with exceptional report writing skills.
Knowledge of Electrical, Instrumentation and Mechanical type systems.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent planning and organizational skills to meet deadlines.
Ability to function with minimal supervision, proactive in a team work environment.
Ability to mentor and train junior staff..
Excellent in Access, Excel, MS Office, Engineering Design Tools.

Calculations / Processes

Degree in Electrical Engineering / Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Electromechanical

Industrial

Negotiable

Medical, Life, Dental, Vision, 401k

5 Year

Indifferent

Indifferent

Indifferent

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