Technicien en automatisation et robotique

Groupe STE is hiring a Technicien en automatisation et robotique for a full-time permanent day-shift role based in Sherbrooke, Quebec. The employer describes Groupe STE as a Quebec leader in machine safety and automation/robotics, with more than 3,000 completed projects. The role offers a salary of CAD $80,000 to $90,000 per year depending on experience, flexible hybrid work up to about 20% of working time, and client-site project work.

Mission

The automation technician participates in the design, improvement, modernization, and installation of automated systems. The role is responsible for PLC programming, operator-interface integration, control-panel design, client commissioning, technical support, and optimization of industrial processes with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Design and program automation and robotics systems.
• Contribute to technical and financial evaluation of project requirements during quoting.
• Program and configure programmable controllers on multiple platforms, including Rockwell, Siemens, Omron, Schneider, Fanuc, and ABB.
• Diagnose and resolve problems related to automated systems.
• Coordinate work to be performed with clients.
• Provide user training when needed.
• Participate in modernization of existing production equipment.
• Perform integration and installation at customer sites.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team on the design and improvement of automated solutions.
• Read and interpret electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic drawings.

Ideal Experience

• 5 to 10 years of industrial automation experience.
• Strong knowledge of Rockwell RSLogix 500, RSLogix 5000, FactoryTalk View ME/SE, Siemens TIA Portal, Omron Sysmac, Schneider Unity Pro, and robotics platforms such as Fanuc and ABB.
• Knowledge of PLC programming languages including ladder, Grafcet, and structured text.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics.
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills for automated systems.
• Functional bilingual French/English skills are required or considered an asset by the employer.
• ASP card is an asset.
• Flexibility to occasionally work outside standard office hours for emergencies or project delivery needs.