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                                  | Contact | 
                                  Rob Fratric | 
                                
                                
                                  | Contact Email | 
                                  rfratric@trans-united.net | 
                                
                                
                                  | Position | 
                                  Senior Automation Specialist - Manitoba | 
                                
                                
                                  | Job Type | 
                                  Permanent | 
                                
                                
                                  | Education | 
                                  •	Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Automation, or a related field ; will also consider Diploma or experience in lieu
•	Minimum of 5 years post graduate related experience in a manufacturing / production environment 
•	Hands-on programming experience using relevant code languages
•	Experience using relevant tool suites
•	Experience managing software development lifecycle
•	Must be able to create and read logic and flow diagrams for program design, programming, simulation and testing, and start-up
•	Experience developing and writing work instructions
•	Ability to prioritize activities and deliver projects on time and within budget
•	Excellent coding skills
•	Extensive knowledge of agile methodologies
•	Strong team-building skills
•	Written and oral communication skills
•	Computer literate
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                                  | Duties /  Responsibilities | 
                                  - 	Responsible for designing, developing, and testing solutions for industrial machines and systems
 - 	Directing and participating in designing activities, programming (code development), monitoring, and evaluating system performance
 - 	Designing and implementing new programs and features
 - 	Prepare functional descriptions of process controls and sequence of operations, including collecting and documenting user’s requirements
 - 	Development and support of PLC and HMI programs for use on industrial equipment
 - 	Integration of specialized hardware and software into manufacturing systems to enhance automation and control with an emphasis on efficiency
 - 	Commission and troubleshoot robotic applications, troubleshooting of process problems and complete quality improvements as required to maintain part standards of quality
 - 	Assist customers and/or co-workers with electrical / programming issues ; assist in training of staff on electronic equipment 
 - 	Responsible to keep proper documentation of changes to the programs, maintains and upgrades PLC software
 - 	Analyze, record and chart documentation required for maintenance records and projects
 - 	Service, maintain, repair, install and test new or existing equipment and verify conformance to specifications 
 - 	Maintain safety standards of equipment and work area and perform all duties in a safe manner in accordance with the safety policies
 - 	Responsible for completion of necessary paperwork including work orders / timesheets / log board entries / line book revisions as required in a timely manner
 - 	PLC / HMI / SCADA programming, including testing, start-up and commissioning on-site
 - 	Provide telephone support as necessary
 - 	Play an active role in testing equipment prior to shipment and also provide remote access support to sites that have been commissioned
 - 	Ensure all documents are completed thoroughly and accurately 
 - 	Computers, networking equipment set-up and configuration
 - 	Control philosophy development, conceptual design, automation planning
 - 	Participate in conception and analysis and develop logical and physical specifications
 - 	Perform changes in on-going applications development
 - 	Train client personnel on systems and operations
 - 	Produce wiring diagrams, assembly diagrams and layout drawings used in manufacturing
 - 	Oversee wiring of electrical panels and PLCs and testing of program and equipment functions
 - 	Assist in training of service, sales and production teams
 - 	Apply best practices and standard operating procedures
 - 	Deploy new products and participate on installations ; analyze data to recommend / coordinate install of new systems or modification of existing systems
 - 	Build and integrate automated systems that run devices and networks, especially in regards to database
 - 	Conduct electrical hardware and software design validation and testing
 - 	Consult with engineering staff to evaluate software-hardware interfaces and develop specifications and performance requirements
 - 	Confer with project managers to obtain information on limitations or capabilities
 - 	Provide expertise on resolution of problems through monitoring of system performance, applying mathematics and statistics, modify software to fix errors/bugs, conduct field investigations, work with customers on issues with software system design and maintenance
 - 	Prepare reports on programming project specifications, activities, or status and maintain information in an organized, up-to-date manner
 - 	Participate in department training programs
 - 	Demonstrate safe behavior conforming to code requirements and internal policies
 - 	Work with clients and cross-functional departments internally to communicate project status and proposals; communicate key project data as needed
 - 	Follow organizational Safety Management System standards and adhere to Continuous Improvement Program, leading by example
 - 	Other relevant duties as they arise 
 
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                                  | Location | 
                                  Arborg, Manitoba | 
                                
                                
                                  | Pay Range | 
                                  up to $125K dep. on exper. + reloc. assist. | 
                                
                                
                                  | Date Posted | 
                                  2022-01-11 | 
                                
                                
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