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Job Type: Fulltime, Permanent Location: Guelph, ON
Would you like to be a part of a revolution in agriculture in Canada? At GoodLeaf Farms we are a proud Canadian company at the forefront of innovation, striving to grow food security for communities from coast to coast. We are focused on producing ultra-fresh greens, 365 days a year using no harsh chemicals, a carbon footprint that is just half that of a traditional farm and using less than 10% of the water traditionally used, to create a world where plants thrive!
Every day at GoodLeaf Farms we get to help solve the challenge of food security for communities across Canada and do it in innovative ways that inspire healthy lifestyles. As an Automation & Controls Engineer at GoodLeaf Farms, you will be a key contributor to our mission of revolutionizing agriculture through technological innovation and sustainable practices. Reporting directly to the Senior Manager Automation and Controls, you will play a pivotal role in the automation of our vertical farming operations across Canada. Your primary responsibilities include installing, configuring, and maintaining Allen-Bradley PLC systems, managing distributed IO devices, and integrating 3rd party controllers. Additionally, you will work within the SCADA system to optimize overall performance, ensuring seamless communication between different components of the automation infrastructure.
Continuously evaluate and optimize control systems to enhance efficiency and resource utilization.
Work within the SCADA system to oversee and optimize the overall performance of the vertical farming automation.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective communication between SCADA and PLC systems.
A-B PLC Systems:
Install, configure, and maintain A-B PLC systems to automate critical processes within our vertical farming operations.
Develop and implement PLC programs for optimal control of irrigation, climate, and lighting systems.
Manage distributed Input/Output (IO) devices to ensure seamless communication and data exchange between different components of the automation system.
Integrate and collaborate with 3rd party controllers to enhance the overall automation infrastructure.
Coordinate with external vendors and support teams to optimize the performance of 3rd party controllers.
Maintain detailed documentation of PLC configurations, programs, and changes.
Generate regular reports on system performance, maintenance activities, and improvements.
Collaboration and Training:
Collaborate closely with the Senior Manager Automation and Controls and other team members to align automation strategies with overall business objectives.
Provide training to operations and maintenance staff on the use and troubleshooting of the automation systems.
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or a related field.
Proven experience in installing, configuring, and maintaining A-B PLC systems.
Strong programming skills in A-B PLC languages.
Experienced in reading electrical schematic drawings
Experience in HMI and SCADA Design (Inductive Automation Ignition 7.Experience with SERVO and VFD based motion Control (A-B Kinetix Preferred)
Experience implementing automation for process control (valves, pumps, analyzers, PID, etc.)
Experience in design and implementation of electrical and control SAFETY systems
Preferred – Food industry and process industry experience
Preferred – Bilingual or at least conversational French
Preferred – Experience and familiarity creating control panel schematics
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