Automation Specialist (TÜV CERTIFIED) 

Position Status: Full Time Permanent
Location: Mississauga, ON and On-Site
Hours: 40 hours per week; Hours can be flexible to meet the needs of the project

Are you someone who thrives on creative problem solving and enjoys working alongside others who share your goals to achieve success as a team?  Actemium Toronto is an established leader in controls integration, project management, and engineering services for a wide range of clients in a variety of industries.   The main industries we support include but are not limited to Food & Beverage, Brewing, Life Sciences and Energy industry. This is a full-time permanent role reporting directly to the Operations Manager – Industrial Automation.

Responsibilities 

The Automation Specialist will be responsible for supporting the execution of industrial automation projects for our various customers.  Their objectives will be to ensure work is completed safely, on time, on budget and meeting the stated project deliverables.  Assignments will consist of projects within the Greater Toronto Area with the potential of projects to be located across Canada/USA.  To be successful in this role, the incumbent must be positive and cheerful, hands on, adaptable, enjoy taking on challenges, and able to cut through the small stuffs to get the job done.  Travel to customer sites is expected and the incumbent must be comfortable working at customer sites for varying amounts of time.  The primary responsibilities in this role include and are not limited to: 

• Lead the development, configuration, and testing of PLC, HMI and 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 and oversee installation, commissioning, and qualification of automation systems at client facilities, ensuring alignment with regulatory and operational expectations. 
• Work closely with internal Electrical Designers to; (1) establish requirements for electrical design, (2) review/approve 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. 
• Manage project deliverables, timelines, and financial performance, ensuring high-quality execution and customer satisfaction. 
• Build strong, long-term relationships with clients by providing expert guidance and becoming a trusted technical partner. 
• Become a dependable and integral member of each customer’s team and help them achieve their business objectives 
• Be accountable for project results including attainment of financial targets for assigned projects. 
• Other duties as assigned 

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or College Diploma based on an electrical, controls and automation or systems design field. 
• Knowledge of machine safety Z432-16. 
• Machine safety certification (TÜV Rheinland). 
• 5+ years experience working in Industrial Automation, within Food & Beverage, Brewing, Energy, and/or Life Sciences industries. 
• Expert in programing of PLC’s, HMI, SCADA. 
• PLC experience with Allen-Bradley (SLC, PLC-5, & Logix Families). 
• HMI experience with FactoryTalk View ME/SE. 
• 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. 
• Pharmaceutical automation experience including a thorough understanding of GMP/cGMP, GAMP, S88, CFR 21 Part 11 (ERES). 
• Experience with PlantPAx distributed control system. 
• PLC experience with Siemens (TIA Portal, S7), GE, Omron, Schneider, … 
• HMI experience with Ignition, Wonderware, iFIX, … 
• Experience with FT Batch. 
• Experience with E-plan or ACAD Electrical. 
• Knowledge of hazardous area classifications. 
• Instrumentation selection, knowledge of Anderson, E+H and/or Rosemount. 
• Ability to look at challenges from a multi-disciplinary point of view. 
• P. Eng or CTE designation. 
• Good comprehension of construction work and its safety requirements. 
• Excellent English communication skills (verbal and written). 
• Ability to work with a local team of professionals, internally and externally to ensure the execution of customer projects is successfully completed to the customer’s satisfaction.   
• Valid G class driver’s license and personal transportation to travel to customer job sites.  
• PMP Certification and/or P. Eng Designation (an asset). 
• In depth Knowledge of instrumentation, controls and automation, Rockwell Allen-Bradley (an asset).  
• Experience working with SAP and SharePoint (an asset). 
• French communication skills (verbal and written) (an asset). 

About Your Working Environment 

• Travel is required within Ontario, Canada and outside of Canada.
• 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. 
• Overtime as required. 

Compensation

Base pay: $80,000 – $110,000. The final compensation offered will be determined based on the candidate’s level of experience, skills and qualifications. We look at compensation for each individual and base our offer on your unique qualifications, experience, and expected contributions. This position may also be eligible for other types of compensation in addition to base salary, such as variable bonus and/or stock bonus. 

Statement Regarding Job Vacancy: This position is a vacant position, created to support current and ongoing project needs.

Recruitment Process & Feedback Timeline: While we appreciate your interest in obtaining employment with McRae Integration Ltd. (doing business as Actemium), only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

Send resumes to: Mcraeinfo@actemium.com