Who are we?
Proax Technologies is a leading Technical Automation Distributor that offers innovative 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
Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience in custom automation
- Willingness and ability to travel to customer sites locally and internationally
- Understanding of machine design and build processes and electrical circuits
- Strong technical understanding of robotics, PLCs, HMIs, vision systems, servo motors, and drives
- Experience setting up and troubleshooting EtherCAT, Ethernet/IP, and Modbus fieldbus communications
- Ability to work independently and in groups
- Strong decision-making skills and ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
- Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, organizational, and presentation skills
- Bachelor's degree or technologist diploma in mechatronics, controls, electromechanical engineering, or equivalent trade license or specialized experience
- Legally authorized to work in Canada
- Valid driver's licence and access to a personal vehicle
- Proficiency with Omron, Mitsubishi, and Rockwell PLCs
- Proficiency in Structured Text, Visual Basic, or SQL
- Proficiency with ABB robots and RobotStudio simulations
What We Do
Proax Technologies is a technical distributor of industrial automation and electronic components, supplying products and engineered solutions for automation and robotics, pneumatics, industrial controls, mechanical systems, motion control, and machine safety. It pairs products from manufacturers with in-house technical expertise, custom assemblies, design and build capabilities, and support from proof of concept through startup. The company serves customers across sectors including automotive, food and beverage, packaging, mining, and pharmaceuticals.
