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Automation Technician

Department
Engineering
Displayed on
 August, 2024

Do you want to contribute to the success of a VERY dynamic company that offers challenging opportunities? Planiform is currently looking for a Automation Technician. The workplace is at the Terrebonne research and development laboratory. Planiform is in the midst of rapid growth and has over 60 fantastic employees!

Do you want to contribute to the success of a VERY dynamic company that offers challenging opportunities? Planiform is currently looking for a Full Stack Developer. The workplace is at the Terrebonne research and development laboratory. Planiform is in the midst of rapid growth and has over 70 fantastic employees!

New R&D Product: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhJ03KGevWA

Planiform was founded over 50 years ago. We design, manufacture and install automated conveyor systems for distribution centers, retail stores and industrial laundries. Our conveyor systems are often tailor-made to our customers' needs. Although Planiform's sales are mainly in the USA and Canada, we also have customers all over the world.

Who we are : https://www.planiform.com/en/our-team

Why work at Planiform?

  • Base salary according to experience
  • Flexible working hours
  • RRSP program with employer contribution
  • Full insurance with employer contribution
  • Minimum of 3 personal days per year
  • Afternoon off on your birthday
  • Paid company closure during the holiday season
  • Collective garden during the summer
  • Amount for your activities outside work
  • Possibility of bringing your pet to work
  • Excellent working atmosphere and many social activities

What will your responsibilities be?

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Automation Technician provides support and services to develop production methods, facilities and systems.

  • Propose and collaborate in the development of new concepts, projects and control strategies
  • Participated in the design, construction and commissioning of engineering projects
  • Perform the commissioning of systems and act as a resource person when required
  • Coordinate resources (installers, suppliers, etc.) to complete assigned projects
  • Perform and update drawings and documentation
  • Check/configure control panels
  • Support production
  • Provide support to customers with respect to the systems delivered
  • Parameterize the drives and the components of the communication protocols
  • Diagnose equipment failures and offer optimal solutions and/or interventions
  • Occasionally carry out start-ups and/or commissioning of customer systems.
  • All other related tasks that can help the progress of the projects entrusted to the employee

What we are looking for:

  • Technician in automated production engineering or DEC in automation and control or in computer or industrial electrical systems or electrical engineering
  • Minimum 5 years of experience
  • Good knowledge of PLC/HMI systems (Allen Bradley an asset)
  • Knowledge of databases an asset
  • Bilingual, English and French, to be able to communicate with internal and external suppliers and customers located outside Quebec
  • Be passionate and innovative
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Have experience in a manufacturing environment (essential
  • Ability to communicate with a multidisciplinary team
  • Knowledge of mechanical systems (an asset)
  • Valid driver's license
  • Be a cheerful person!

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