Join a global leader in HVAC and advance your career. Aplin has partnered with a Quebec based company to hire an Automation Controls Engineer.

Reporting to the Automation Controls Manager, the Automation Controls Engineer will be a vital part of the team. In this role you will work closely with Project Managers to design, develop, install, troubleshoot, repair, and program control systems for Marine HVAC-R systems installed in large marine vessels. Your expertise will be pivotal in reducing ship cabling and building costs through innovative solutions, while ensuring top-quality electrical systems during installation, commissioning, and beyond.

Key Responsibilities:Design control panels using AutoCAD Electrical and produce associated shop drawings and wiring diagrams under the supervision of the Automation & Controls Manager.Program and configure PLC and HMI systems.Contribute to project planning by assessing the time required for engineering and detailed design tasks.Conduct end-to-end testing, downloading programming, starting up, commissioning, and servicing on assigned projects.Test and troubleshoot equipment and network HVAC systems controls during commissioning and Factory acceptance tests.Provide support to Field Engineers during start-up and commissioning phases.Update AutoCAD control panel drawings and wiring diagrams under the supervision of the Automation & Controls Manager.Read and interpret control sequence logic from control philosophy documents.Verify the calibration of system sensors and transmitters.Complete commissioning documentation.Qualifications:8-10 years of experience in HVAC/Controls, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Bachelor’s Degree in Instrumentation & Automation or Electrical Engineering.Experience with various PLC and Industrial control systems.Familiarity with PLC programming and implementation (Siemens Step 7 and Logo Controller, Beijer).Autonomous with strong root cause analysis and troubleshooting skills in automation.Experience in drawing panel layouts in AutoCAD Electrical or equivalent software is an asset.Bilingual with excellent English oral and written communication skills.Willingness and ability to travel up to 15%.

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