Search jobs > Richmond, BC > Automation engineer

Controls and Automation Engineer

Saltworks Technologies Inc
Richmond, BC, Canada
$25,5-$28 an hour (estimated)
Full-time

Your main tasks will include :

  • Preparing the overall automation system design basis, determining I / O requirements, selecting PLC and HMI hardware, and creating the plant wide control system network architecture.
  • Generating controls & automation system design documents including state flow diagrams, sequence charts, control narratives, etc.
  • Preparing detailed specifications for automation system hardware including PLC, HMI, I / O cards, etc.
  • Delivering complete controls & automation packages of complex water treatment process plants that include I / O mapping, PLC code, HMI screens, etc.
  • Setting up operator friendly simulations of the controls & automation system and facilitating thorough simulation testing.
  • Supporting commissioning and troubleshooting of controls & automation systems.
  • Interfacing with third party vendor sub-systems using common industrial communication protocols including Modbus, EtherNet / IP, and Peer-to-Peer Messaging.
  • Working closely with Process-Control Engineers to ensure control narrative accuracy and working towards eliminating gaps between Process and Controls.
  • Occasionally traveling to plant installations and working with customers for start-up and commissioning.

You will be a great fit if you have :

  • A degree in Electrical, Computer, or Mechatronics Engineering.
  • Registered (or eligible to register) as a Professional Engineer with EGBC.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
  • 3 5 years of work experience in designing, implementing, and commissioning controls & automation systems.
  • Experience with programming in Ladder and STL languages and programming PLCs and HMIs with Siemens STEP 7, Siemens WinCC, and Allen Bradley Studio .
  • Experience with identifying and troubleshooting controls and automation system bugs, often under tight deadlines.

Why join Saltworks?

We have an outstanding team that is passionate about innovation and solving key environmental challenges facing our planet.

Join a team pioneering the future of water. Some of our customers include world-leading electric vehicle makers, semiconductor firms, mining companies, agriculture firms, and more!

We offer :

  • A collaborative and rewarding work environment.
  • A diverse and inclusive team that is key to our success.
  • A competitive compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, RRSP matching, life insurance, AD&D coverage, and an education allowance.
  • A culture that supports safety, innovation, learning, diversity, and teamwork.
  • Fun social activities and company events.
  • 14 days ago
Related jobs
Saltworks Technologies Inc
Richmond, British Columbia
Full-time

And Peer to Peer Messaging.Working closely with Process Control Engineers to ensure control narrative.. years of work experience in designing, implementing, and commissioning controls & automation systems..

Saltworks Technologies
Richmond, British Columbia
Full-time

The role. We have an exciting opportunity for a Controls & Automation Engineer to join our multi.. Our Controls & Automation team provides engineering design expertise to our complex and highly..

Randstad Canada
Vancouver, British Columbia
Quick Apply
Part-time

We are seeking an experienced Sr. Automation and Controls Engineer for a well established engineering.. The Sr. Automation and Controls Engineer is responsible for working with clients and designing..

Houle Electric Limited
Burnaby, British Columbia
Quick Apply
Full-time

A career that gives you purpose. A company that stands up for you. A team where you can be yourself. Sound too good to be true? This is life at Houle. We believe in empowering comm..

Promoted
Epsilon Solutions Ltd.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Full-time

Job Title. Design Verification Engineer System Verilog Job Location. Vancouver, BC(Hybrid) Mode of hiring. Full time Key Responsibilities. Utilize hands on experience in System Verilog, UVM, and..

BBA Consultants
Vancouver, British Columbia
Full-time

Type of position. RegularYour future role on our teamAs an Electrical Engineer in the BBA Vancouver.. BBA is one ofCanada's leading private consulting engineering firms, focused on practice(PCB), with a..