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Automations Mechanical Technician

Type: Permanent
Compensation: C$45 - C$55 / hour
Location: Burnaby

About Us 

STRIVE is a specialist recruitment firm offering proactive recruitment solutions in the areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, and Manufacturing Operations. STRIVE supports various clients from small to medium-sized enterprises to Fortune 500 organizations for their permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment needs.

 

The Role  

Our client is a Canadian company with over 50 years of experience, specializing in monitoring systems, providing high-quality products, engineering, and customer support, along with services such as maintenance, training, and consulting. Currently seeking to add to the team an Automation and Mechatronics Field Technician.

Responsibilities 

  • Integrating, programming, and testing PLC and embedded systems, as well as creating and managing HMI interfaces.
  • Conducting field service installations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs, with occasional travel required.
  • Ensuring projects meet deadlines, including working overtime when necessary.
  • Creating technical documents such as procedures, manuals, service reports, and regulatory approval documents.
  • Communicating effectively with customers, project managers, and marine regulatory bodies.
  • Collaborating with a diverse team of professionals, including technicians, engineers, and managers, in a cooperative and efficient manner.

Requirements   

  • Experience with PLC programming, and electrical systems as well as electromechanical equipment, is a must have.
  • HMI creation, and embedded systems. Familiarity with Opto22, Siemens S7-1200 PLCs, and programming in C/C++/C# is a plus.
  • Mechatronics Technologist/Engineer certification or equivalent technical experience, including hands-on work or hobbyist knowledge.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English, with technical writing experience.
  • Excellent troubleshooting, mechanical aptitude, and familiarity with digital/analog circuits and tools.
  • A valid driver’s license for local travel and the ability to travel internationally, including to the US.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Compensation 

  • $45 to $55 an hour depending on experience.
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Dental, vision, life insurance coverage
  • RSP Matching contributions
  • Opportunities for growth
  • Stable employer

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