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Wabtec

Develops electric locomotives and digital solutions

Automation and Robotics Specialist

Controls & Automation EngineeringPosted on Nov 13
Full-timeQuébec City, QC, Canada

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree or an associate-level technical qualification in an engineering field such as electrical engineering, automation, or robotics.
  • Zero to five years of relevant experience programming industrial equipment and automation.
  • Basic knowledge of Siemens or Allen-Bradley programmable logic controller and human-machine interface programming platforms, such as Step7, WinCC, TIA Portal, Studio 5000, and FTView ME.
  • Knowledge of industrial robot programming platforms such as Kuka, Fanuc, or ABB is an asset.
  • Basic knowledge of Siemens or Allen-Bradley programmable logic controller, human-machine interface, and drive product families is an asset.
  • Knowledge of variable frequency drives is an asset.
  • Knowledge of industrial computer network architecture and communication protocols, including Ethernet/IP, Profinet/Profisafe, and Profibus.
  • Knowledge of low-voltage electrical distribution equipment up to 600V.
  • Knowledge of industrial electrical drawings and AutoCAD or Eplan is an asset.
  • Knowledge of VMware is an asset.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.
  • Advanced English proficiency to collaborate with international stakeholders.
  • Hold or be able to obtain a valid passport and be available to travel approximately 8 to 16 weeks per year.
  • Interest in new technologies, technological challenges, working with clients and external development partners, and non-destructive testing technologies.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze the application requirements of automation technologies for controlling industrial systems.
  • Program programmable logic controllers, robot controllers, variable frequency drives, and human-machine interfaces for standard or lower-complexity systems.
  • Serve as the technical lead for the automation and robotics scope on assigned projects.
  • Ensure system integrity during commissioning.
  • Ensure correct parameterization, operation, and optimization of sequences across all system components.
  • Ensure communication and data exchange with partner software and controllers.
  • Ensure all machine-safety functions are operational.
  • Participate in system troubleshooting as needed, including minor troubleshooting based on electrical drawings.
  • Verify electrical documents and drawings for compliance, participate in drawing reviews, and update as-built changes.
  • Execute final procedures and tests for systems.
  • Communicate automation-related issues to team members and participate in periodic meetings and internal design reviews.
  • Prepare technical documentation using established documents and processes, meeting customer requirements for automation.
  • Propose methods and tools to improve the team's overall performance.
  • Occasionally attend installation sites in other countries.
  • Provide automation training to external clients for projects in which the specialist participated.
  • Support after-sales service for automation issues involving standard or lower-complexity systems and other projects in which the specialist participated.

Desired Qualifications

  • Programming knowledge of industrial robot platforms such as Kuka, Fanuc, or ABB.
  • Knowledge of Siemens or Allen-Bradley programmable logic controller, human-machine interface, and drive product families.
  • Knowledge of variable frequency drives.
  • Knowledge of industrial electrical drawings and AutoCAD or Eplan.

About the Company

Wabtec

Develops electric locomotives and digital solutions

Wabtec provides transportation solutions by designing and producing electric locomotives and related services for freight railroads, transit authorities, and industrial operators. Its flagship product, the FLXdrive, is a 100% battery-electric locomotive with a battery pack over 7 megawatt-hours that cuts fuel use and emissions, while the company also sells traditional locomotives, aftermarket services, and digital solutions to optimize operations. Wabtec differentiates itself through a fully electric propulsion option paired with value-added digital tools and manufacturing techniques like mixed-reality work processes, aiming to improve efficiency and sustainability across rail networks. The company’s goal is to make rail transport more efficient and eco-friendly by delivering reliable locomotives, ongoing maintenance, and advanced software and digital capabilities that help customers run greener, lower-cost operations.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Pittsburgh, PA
Founded
1872

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