Automation Specialist

Job Title: Industrial Automation SpecialistWork Location : Toronto, ONDuration: Full Time PermanentThis role requires minimum 5 years experience using Brewmaxx interfacing.Job Description:The Automation Specialist will support the execution of industrial automation projects for our various customers. The incumbent must have the desired experience and be positive and cheerful, hands on, adaptable, enjoy taking on challenges, and able to cut through the small stuff to get the job done. Travel to customer sites is expected and the incumbent must be comfortable working at sites for varying amounts of time. Assignments will consist of projects within the Greater Toronto Area with the potential of projects to be located across Canada/USA.What You’ll Be Doing:Develop PLC/HMI/SCADA applications.Perform work to design, test and implement all aspects of an industrial automation solution.Prepare documentation packages (design documents, FAT/SAT, end-user manuals, training manuals).Install the applications and commissioning at our client’s facility.Work closely with internal Electrical Designers to; (1) establish requirements for electrical design, (2) review/approval of electrical designs, (3) redline markups post commissioning.Perform field survey work as necessary to evaluate proper design constraints.Work with electrical personnel to perform I/O checks and leads troubleshooting activities.Accountable for project results including attainment of financial targets for assigned projects.Become a dependable and integral member of each customer’s team and help them achieve their business objectives. Minimum Qualifications:Will only consider applicants located in the Toronto area.Must have significant Brewmaxx experience.Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or College Diploma based on an electrical, controls and automation or systems design field.5+ years working in Industrial Automation.Expert in programming of PLC’s, HMI, SCADA.PLC/HMI’s experience with Allen-Bradley (SLC, PLC-5, & Logix Families), Siemens (TIA Portal, S7) are preferred (GE, Omron, Schneider are also acceptable).HMI experience with FactoryTalk View ME/SE preferred (Ignition, Wonderware, iFIX are also acceptable).Excellent knowledge of industrial I/O and field wiring.Understanding of electrical design, especially 600/480VAC, 120VAC and 24VDC power distribution and loop diagrams.PID loop programming and tuning.Valid class G drivers license and personal transportation to travel to customer job sites.Beneficial Qualifications:Pharmaceutical automation experience including a thorough understanding of GMP/cGMP, GAMP, S88, CFR 21 Part 11 (ERES).Experience with PlantPAx distributed control system.Experience with E-plan or ACAD Electrical.Knowledge of machine safety Z432-16.Knowledge of hazardous area classifications.Instrumentation selection, knowledge of Anderson, E+H and/or Rosemount.Eng. or CTE designation. About Your Working Environment:Will be required to wear protective equipment in designated areas such as: hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel toed safety boots.May be exposed to cold, heat and humidity, loud noise levels, and dust.Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.Local travel (Greater Toronto Area).Overtime as required.