Process and Automation Technician - Burnaby, Canada - NuWave Research Inc

NuWave Research Inc

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Burnaby, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

NuWave Research Inc.'s patented technology goes beyond microwave drying. We provide our customers with customizable solutions for their Microwave-Assisted Processing (MAP) needs, including extraction, biosynthesis, and organic synthesis.

We are growing and hiring a to provide technical and practical support for the design, fabrication, and commissioning of vacuum microwave machinery.

This position is responsible for testing, troubleshooting, and repairing of programming, coding, and automation.

Responsibilities include:

Control system design for industrial food equipment and other turnkey industrial process packages.
Select, test, and integrate hardware and software components such as robots, analog devices, motion controllers, and sensors.
Debug and commission control systems at our facility, during the system integration stage.
Field commissioning as required of complete VMD machines, including PLC, HMI, motor control, valves, sensors, and cleaning systems.
Support R&D prototype development and test activities and provide remote support to customers.
Other duties as required.

Skills and Experience:

Diploma or Degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering with Automation and Instrumentation or similar.
2+ years' experience with PLC programming in ST language, TwinCAT III, and VFD.
Able to read and interpret electrical schematics for trouble shooting at customer sites.
Intermediate level with C and HMI.
Experience with Beckhoff and with set up and query editing of SQL server is an asset.
Experience using version control / repository software is an asset.
Good and written English skills to explain PLC, HMI, Servo, Industrial Communication Network and VFD related topics.
Physically able to walk, sit, or stand for extended periods in an industrial environment and able to safely lift 22.7 kg/50 lb.

Thank you for your interest in NuWave Research.