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Insight Global Electrical Automation Engineer in Waterville, Nova Scotia
Job Description
Insight Global is seeking an Automation Engineer specializing in electrical design and programming. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in designing electrical circuits, connecting PLCs with drives, and programming machines to ensure all components function cohesively.
This role involves working on automation projects, which may include designing electrical systems in AutoCAD, creating logic controls using Rockwell or Siemens software, and overseeing the programming and operation of assembly chain machinery. Candidates should be comfortable managing both electrical design and programming tasks.
Responsibilities:
Design electrical circuits and establish PLC connections with drives.
Program and animate machinery to perform required functions, ensuring seamless communication between components.
Create and review electrical design drawings in AutoCAD.
Work closely with assembly chain operations or manufacturing environments to deliver automation solutions.
Collaborate with internal or external engineering teams, including contractors specializing in automation.
Support installations and modifications, particularly during peak periods like the holidays, with potential for overtime.
This is a full-time, on-site role requiring availability Monday through Friday, with occasional extended hours for project installations.
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com .
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Skills and Requirements
Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical automation engineering.
Proficiency in designing electrical circuits and creating PLC connections with drives.
Experience programming machines to achieve functionality and ensure components communicate with each other.
Expertise in Rockwell software (Siemens is acceptable).
Ability to perform electrical design and programming, including logic controls and AutoCAD drawings.
Availability to work on-site 5 days a week. Experience in industries with assembly chains or manufacturing environments.
Exposure to consulting firms like East Point or other engineering firms specializing in automation.
Familiarity with small business operations for automation solutions. null
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.
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