About the Role

We build custom robotic welding cells, positioners and material handling equipment for manufacturers across North America. As a Robotics / Controls System Engineer you will own the controls side of a machine from first customer meeting to commissioning on the plant floor.

Responsibilities

• Work with the engineering group and the customer to define project requirements
• Coordinate with manufacturing and mechanical engineering to hit build and ship dates
• Implement control systems using IEC 61131-3 PLC languages and KUKA KRL robot programming
• Write and run test plans that prove the machine is reliable and safe
• Apply North American standards (CSA, NFPA 79, CSA Z432) to machine controls and electrical design
• Design and troubleshoot industrial networks
• Commission variable frequency drives (600V and below)
• Evaluate new technologies and bring the useful ones into our designs

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical, Computer or Mechatronics Engineering
• 5+ years of relevant industry experience
• Able to travel to and from the United States for commissioning

Nice to Have

• EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, CANopen or Modbus experience
• Robot integration with KUKA, FANUC, ABB, Panasonic or Motoman
• EPLAN Electric P8
• European machine safety directives
• Windows system administration

Location & Work Arrangement

On site in Edmonton, AB, with travel to customer sites in Canada and the US.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is 95,000 to 125,000 CAD.