About The Company

Ecolab Inc. is a global leader in providing creative solutions for water, hygiene, and infection prevention. With a rich history of over a century, Ecolab is committed to delivering sustainable solutions that protect people and vital resources. Our extensive portfolio includes products and services tailored to various industries such as healthcare, food and beverage, hospitality, and industrial sectors.

We pride ourselves on fostering a culture of innovation, integrity, and excellence, empowering our employees to make a meaningful impact worldwide. As part of our ongoing growth and commitment to technological advancement, we are expanding our automation and robotics capabilities to enhance operational efficiency and product quality.

About The Role

We are seeking a dedicated Automation Technician to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be instrumental in supporting the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of our robotic and automated manufacturing systems. Your primary focus will be ensuring the seamless functioning of robotic cells, vision systems, and controls infrastructure to optimize production processes.

You will collaborate closely with our Automation Engineering, Manufacturing, and Production teams to uphold safety standards, improve equipment reliability, and contribute to our operational excellence. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a quick-paced manufacturing setting, utilizing your technical skills to drive innovation and efficiency across our facilities.

Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in automation, mechatronics, robotics, electrical engineering technology, or related fields. Proven experience in installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing automated manufacturing equipment is essential. Familiarity with industrial robots, PLCs, HMIs, sensors, machine vision systems, and electrical control systems is required.





Candidates should have the ability to interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings accurately.

Experience with EPSON and Universal robots is considered an asset. Additionally, candidates must demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement. Strong communication and teamwork abilities are vital for success in this role.

Responsibilities

- Support and maintain robotic cells, automation equipment, vision systems, and controls infrastructure to maximize equipment uptime, reliability, and performance.
- Perform reactive troubleshooting of robotic, electrical, controls, and automation-related issues during production and escalate problems when necessary.
- Conduct preventive maintenance activities on robots, tooling, vision systems, sensors, PLCs, electrical panels, and related automation equipment, maintaining accurate records of work performed.
- Assist in the assembly, integration, testing, commissioning, and deployment of new and existing automation systems.
- Perform robot reteaching, calibration, recovery procedures, and tooling adjustments to ensure process quality and equipment performance.
- Configure, troubleshoot, and optimize machine vision systems, including camera alignment, lighting adjustments, and inspection parameters.
- Collaborate with the Automation Engineering team to enhance equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
- Troubleshoot electrical and controls systems such as PLCs, HMIs, servo drives, safety circuits, sensors, and communication networks.




- Manage spare parts inventory by identifying critical components, supporting procurement, and maintaining accurate inventory records.
- Maintain comprehensive equipment documentation, software backups, recovery procedures, and post-deployment support packages.
- Provide technical support to production teams as needed, ensuring smooth operation and quick recovery of automated equipment.

Benefits At Ecolab, we believe in rewarding our employees with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities. Our package includes paid vacation and flex days, along with a company-wide shutdown during the holiday season. We offer extensive health benefits covering dental, vision, medical, and paramedical expenses, with costs fully covered by Ecolab from day one. Our casual yet professional work environment encourages a balanced approach to work and life. We recognize and reward loyalty through programs like "The Big Coffee Break," which grants additional vacation time and monetary bonuses based on tenure.

Additionally, we support long-term financial planning with company-funded RRSP contributions, helping employees achieve their financial goals.

Equal Opportunity

Ecolab is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We promote fair treatment and equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, age, or disability. Our recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer, and advancement practices are based solely on individual qualifications and job performance.

We believe that diversity and inclusion are vital to our success and are dedicated to creating a work environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and are proud to support a culture of belonging and opportunity for all.

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