Are you looking to work for an award-winning industrial automation solutions provider that delivers complex projects designed to improve data capture, digital ecosystems and integrated solutions for industrial customers seeking increased visibility into their operations? If this sounds like you, Cogent Industrial Technologies has an immediate opening for a Automation & Controls Engineer / Technologist.
Founded in 2005 and acquired by Kadant Inc. in 2020, Cogent has a global client base of customers engaged in industrial manufacturing. We are strategically positioned to capitalize on the growing trend of businesses adopting Industry 4.0 technologies in the manufacturing sector including: the internet of things (IoT); the industrial internet of things (IIoT); cyber-physical systems (CPS); smart manufacturing; cloud computing; cognitive computing; and artificial intelligence.
Cogent’s technologies are primarily utilized by companies producing wood products including pellets, engineered wood, and pulp and paper. Additional industries serviced also include utilities and facilities. The Company has an established reputation as a leader in industrial technology solutions, and with the support of Kadant, Cogent is poised for significant growth. Today, Cogent employees 20 staff and has the mandate to double in size over the course of the next two years.
Why work at Cogent Industrial Technologies?
Cogent is committed to the advancement of a more sustainable world through a triple bottom line approach to all aspects of their business. Cogent continually strives to build a culture and business that is rooted in integrity, transparency, community, and environmental sustainability. We balance economic growth with a focus on environmental and social responsibility which includes:
The Role:
Cogent is seeking an Automation & Controls Engineer to join the business at their corporate office in Richmond, British Columbia. Cogent has a flat organizational structure, you will be responsible for working with clients and designing automation solutions for brownfield modernization and greenfield installation projects. You will prepare technical drafts of engineering scopes and designs control system technical specifications, system architecture drawings, PLC programming, HMI configuration, and network configuration.
To be successful, you will have a strong technical acumen related to PLC/HMI and control network design and deployment, combined with at two years of experience at an OEM, Systems integrator, or engineering firm, in a similar engineering capacity. We are seeking a strong technical professional with excellent communication skills that shares the values and commitment to corporate social responsibility that guides Cogent. As a technical expert, the Engineer will be proactive in remaining current to ensure Cogent remains at the forefront of the latest software and technology.
Critical success factors for the Control & Automation Engineer within the first 12 months include:
Responsibilities:
Travel:
The Automation & Control Engineer is required to travel to projects and to meet with customers. Travel expectations are project specific and can range from 5% to 25%. The candidate is expected to be comfortable working in a dynamic office environment and will be provided the necessary technology and support to effectively execute regardless of location
The successful candidate has completed a diploma or undergraduate degree in electrical engineering or related discipline and/or has obtained relevant industry certifications or designations. Any industrial programming certificates are considered an asset. All academic degrees and professional qualifications are subject to verification by an independent third-party service provider.
Minimum of 2 years of controls and automation design experience gained from industrial companies or service orientated consultancies. Candidates will have previous experience working for a smaller business entity and an ability to easily adapt between engineering and client responsibilities. Additional qualifications include:
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