System Programmer - Medium Voltage Applications

About the role

Rockwell Automation is hiring a System Programmer for its Medium Voltage Business Unit, based in Cambridge, Ontario. The role reports to the Engineering Team Leader and focuses on supporting live orders by integrating Rockwell Automation and third-party control products into systems. It is part of a job family, and experience determines position level and compensation.

Key responsibilities

• Support execution of live Medium Voltage orders by integrating RA and third-party control products within a system.
• Review proposals and specifications, generate functional specifications defining interfaces with customer processes and control equipment.
• Collaborate with application engineering, manufacturing, technical support, field modification/services and R&D.
• Generate program files (PLC, HMI, configuration) for live-order MV equipment.
• Test, debug and troubleshoot program files in RA MV facilities and support field service during customer site commissioning.
• Support R&D, field modification and manufacturing in refining or adding product features.
• Coach and support engineering staff and provide ongoing applications engineering support.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of relevant work experience.
• Preferred: P.Eng or C.E.T. certification or ability to obtain it, and a university degree or technologist diploma in Electrical Engineering.
• Typically a minimum of 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical specifications.
• Previous knowledge of MV products and experience developing electrical system solutions is an asset.

Required skills

• Programmable controllers, HMIs and industrial networks.
• Solid understanding of MV motor control products (drives, SMCs, starters, circuit breakers, protection relays).
• AC/DC drive systems with A-B PowerFlex products and RA industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, ControlNet, DH+, AB Remote I/O).
• Third-party protocols (Modbus RTU/TCP, Profibus DP, ProfiNet, IEC61850).
• RA control products (Logix Controllers, HMI, I/O) and software (Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View ME/SE, CCW).
• Ladder logic and function block diagram programming.
• Synchronous motor types and exposure to oil & gas, mining, water/wastewater, pulp/paper and rubber industries.

What we offer

• Base salary of $100,000 - $125,000 CAD with a 5% annual target bonus.
• Health insurance (medical and dental), health care spending account and employer-paid DC pension.
• Retirement plans, paid time off, volunteering time off and maternity and parental leave top-up.
• Employee assistance program, fitness reimbursement and flexible work schedule.