Automation Specialist F/M

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Published on 07/11/2025

  • Contract type:  Permanent contract

  • Work time:  Full time

  • Location Toronto

The company

ALSTEF GROUP is an established leader in the design, integration and maintenance of turnkey automated solutions for the airports, intralogistics and parcel sorting. With a strong international presence, we are committed to the delivery of tailored and scalable solutions that enhance operational efficiency and meet our clients needs.


With over 1,000 employees spanning 18 countries, across 5 continents, this is a unique opportunity to become part of a culturally diverse, talented workforce dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology and shaping the future of automated systems.

Post description

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

 

  • 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:
    • Profibus and Profinet / Ethernet;
    • PLC modules;
    • Good knowledge of Siemens products (Simatic manager / S7 300 and TIA Portal / S7-1500);
    • SCADA (WinCC, inTouch);
    • Allen-Bradley products.

Required languages

  • English English - Level advanced

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Automation Specialist F/M

Permanent contract
Full time
Toronto

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