Automation Specialist F/M

The company

Alstef Group designs, integrates, and supports automated turnkey solutions for the airport, intralogistics and parcel handling markets. Its mission is to create intelligent solutions that not only meet the needs of its customers, but also provide them with the long-term benefits of a tailor-made automated system that is eco-designed, efficient, scalable and innovative.

Post description

As an automation specialist, the incumbent in this position designs, programs, tests and commissions automated equipment.  Specialties include programmable logic controllers and industrial computing. 

Main Responsibilities:

• Participate in the design of automated systems based on application specifications and write functional analyses.
• Develop PLC, HMI and SCADA programs;
• Conduct performance tests with 3D emulation tools and ensure compliance;
• Program PLCs, HMI, SCADA, cameras, and other automated equipment;
• See to the start-up and commissioning of automated equipment on site and provide the necessary training to operators;
• Act as a technical resource during the warranty phase of each project;
• Analyze the causes of equipment malfunctions and determine the actions to be taken to restore them as soon as possible;
• Ensure that the automated systems sold are operational and that they meet the customers' expectations;
• Participate in the service offering process for his sector of activity;
• May be called upon to provide coaching and support to other automation specialists, depending on the progress of projects;
• Perform any other task that may be requested by his immediate supervisor.

Profile required

• University degree or college diploma in industrial automation;
• 5 – 7 years of experience in the field;
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Customer oriented mindset;
• Judgment and resourcefulness;
• Team player;
• May work overtime from time to time;
• Valid passport;
• Ability to travel and be out of the country (from time to time, sometimes for several weeks);
• Computer literate (MS-Office);
• Must speak English very well (advanced level);
• Technical skills required:

1. Profibus and Profinet / Ethernet

2. PLC modules

3. Good knowledge of Siemens products (Simatic manager / S7 300 and

4. TIA Portal / S7-1500)

5. SCADA (WinCC, inTouch)

6. Allen-Bradley products knowledge an asset.

Required languages

• English - Level advanced

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