In the field of industrial automation, software and hardware both play an important role. In this Industrial Automation role, your work will involve robotics, sensors, cameras, and controllers. And you will control and monitor all these various systems. 




In this Industrial Automation Engineer role, you’ll be working with a wide variety of operational technologies related to supply chain, logistics, transportation and manufacturing. You will be working with external clients to understand their needs and priorities, and then you’ll be delivering solutions accordingly. 




You will be well-supported by the other members of your team, which includes several experienced OT engineers. You will be able to work collaboratively with your colleagues to deliver the solutions to customers. 




Your solutions will involve a mix of hardware and software components, with a focus on low-level embedded programming, and PLC programming. It is a great chance to combine your interests in both hardware and software. 




This is a full-time position, and includes a competitive base salary, paid vacation and extended health and dental benefits. You will be working primarily in the company’s office in North Vancouver, and occasionally visiting customers across the lower mainland, an other locations in Canada and the US (travel is realistically limited to 3-4 times per year)




One attractive factor of this role is the opportunity to work across multiple engineering disciplines, including robotics, automation, and low-level software programming. If you are the type of person who likes to get involved in various aspects of technology, then this could be a great position for you. 


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A bit about myself - my name is Nathan Wawruck, and I am a recruitment consultant based in Vancouver, BC. I have over a decade of matching technology professionals to job opportunities, and I am always looking to connect with like-minded people in the Vancouver area.




If you're interested in pursuing this role, please apply to this posting online, and contact me for an initial discussion. This is a chance for us to discuss specifics, such as the company name, the key hiring managers, and the more in-depth job requirements. This is also a great opportunity to talk about your overall career goals and preferences. We can even discuss other potential roles which may fit what you're looking for. Please find me on LinkedIn by searching my name: Nathan Wawruck





Here are some of the items that you'll bring to the table for this role: 



- You have three or more years of industrial automation experience, with a focus on operational technology (both hardware and software)
- You have three or more years of PLC programming experience
- You are able to approach systems engineering in a holistic way, involving all aspects of the tech stack, including programming, networking, troubleshooting, etc. 
- You enjoy communicating and collaborating with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders via in-person meetings, video meetings, phone calls, email, chat, etc. 





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