Automation & Controls Engineer

at  Cogent Industrial Technologies

JOB DESCRIPTION

Overview
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.

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:

• Developing a deep understanding of the dynamics in Cogent, its culture, values, and needs of their client base
• Establishing trusting and collaborative relationship with senior management and the broader team through clear and open communication
• Delivering high quality work that meets or exceeds client and Cogent expectations.
• Demonstrating an ability to perform within a smaller, entrepreneurial team environment with limited soils through collaboration, relationship building and teamwork.
• Sharing a passion for establishing the Company as a global leader in industrial automation
• Taking the initiative to be proactive and drive projects forward with purpose

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Working with senior engineers in designing, developing, and commissioning plant-wide control systems for industrial projects in North America and globally, ranging from greenfield installations to plant modernizations.
• Supporting the development of control system’s technical specifications (control narratives, functional descriptions), system architecture drawings, PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens), HMI configuration (Rockwell Software, Wonderware, Ignition).
• Participating in Hazard and Risk analysis for brownfield and green field plant installations, including liaising with Safety consultants and stakeholders.
• Finding and parsing data in excel to characterize and specify safety systems based on IEC61511.
• Generating testing procedures, maintenance information, and proof testing procedures for safety control systems.
• Supporting the implementation of the safety designs including exploratory activities, electrical schematics, programming, and commissioning activities.
• Participating in technical meetings with stakeholders, tradesmen, and engineers from various disciplines.
• Effectively communicating with project stakeholders to resolve technical issues throughout all phases of the project.
• Exemplifying a strong commitment to quality and engineering design processes.
• Contributing to positive client experience by producing well-presented project material on time