Who are we?

Proax Technologies is a leading Technical Automation Distributor that offers cutting-edge product solutions in the areas of Automation and Robotics, Motion Control and Machine Safety, creating close relationships with our valued customers, vendors, and employees.

Why Join our Team?

- Great Place to Work
- We offer an engaging, inclusive, clean, and safe work environment
- Technical training of our products to ensure quality customer service
- Opportunities for career growth and development
- Competitive salaries and benefits
- Work with collaborative team members in the automation industry

General Description

The Automation and Electrical control Specialist plays a pivotal role within our technical team to develop, implement and troubleshoot automation applications and projects. Adapting to change and embracing challenges, with a commitment to quality and passion for problem-solving, while working on systems across many industry sectors. Proficiency with Omron, Mitsubishi and Rockwell PLCs is an asset.

Responsibilities

- Development of Programming and troubleshooting of PLCs, HMIs, Motion control, Vision, Drives, Robots and Safety applications.
- Setup and Configuration of system network architecture between all devices both internal and external to the system.
- Trouble shooting of electrical, programming and pneumatics.
- Work closely with Project and Technical Managers, and all parties involved on a project to ensure successful completion of the project on time and on budget, while meeting or exceeding customer expectations.
- Provide onsite Technical Support at customer’s facilities for various activities such as troubleshooting automation systems, Product Presentations or Technical training.




- Documentation of program changes and creation of manuals for machines.
- Create Bills of Materials (BOMs) for control systems.
- Demonstrate ability to accept overall project responsibility
- Follow company standards for programming and project design
- Maintain a Project/Activity Database along with a calendar
- Accurately and professionally represent Proax Technologies to customers and vendors.
- Exhibit professional, respectful interaction with the customers, vendors and team members at all times.
- Flexible to adopt other responsibilities as deemed necessary by management

Work Experience Requirements

- 5+ years of experience in custom automation.
- Must be willing and able to travel to work on customer sites, locally and internationally
- Understanding the Machine design and build process and Electrical circuits.
- Excellent understanding of the technical fundamentals of programming of Robotics, PLC, HMI, Vison, Servo motors and drives.
- Experience with fieldbus communications setup and troubleshooting (Ethercat, EthernetIP, Modbus)
- Able to work independently and in groups.
- Must have strong decision –making skills, can work well under pressure, and meet strict deadlines.
- Excellent communication (verbal & written), interpersonal, organization and presentation skills
- Proficiency with Omron, Mitsubishi and Rockwell PLCs is an asset.
- Proficiency in Structured Text, Visual Basic or SQL is an asset
- Proficiency with ABB robots and Robot studio simulations is an asset.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s Degree or Technologist Diploma in Mechatronics, Controls/ Electromechanical engineering or equivalent Trade license or specialized experience
- Must be legally authorized to work in Canada.
- Must possess a valid driver’s licence and access to a personal vehicle

📌 PLC Programmer and Electrical Controls Specialist (Canada)
🏢 Proax Technologies
📍 Canada