WHO IS ENGINUITY?

Early application is encouraged, as this posting will remain open until filled.

Enginuity is not your typical engineering firm. We are a team of creative problem-solvers, engineers, and designers dedicated to “Engineering Your Success.” From automation and product development to complex mechanical design and project management, we help our clients navigate their toughest technical challenges. We operate at the intersection of innovation and execution, and we are looking for a leader to help us scale our impact.

Enginuity is a rapidly growing and diverse team providing broad-based experience in oceans-tech, energy, medical, industrial automation and controls, electronics/embedded systems, and consumer products. If successful, you will be exposed to rare, cutting-edge design opportunities across multiple industries and projects. You will have the opportunity to work with seasoned experts as well as new professionals, making their mark in a creative, professional, and fun environment- extremely unique in our region.

You won’t find us stacked up in cubes or designing by committee. What you will find, is a small but mighty team of engineering, design, technology, research, and strategy experts tackling complex technical problems with fit-for-purpose solutions.

We are currently Atlantic Canada’s leader in innovation and design, and we need YOUR help driving our mission to be Canada’s most impactful engineering and design group. Are you our missing link?

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

Reporting to the Automation and Robotics Manager, your role as Senior Automation Engineer will provide excellence in delivering solutions to technical challenges brought by clients and internal projects. The position is responsible to develop industry leading, market-ready technology solutions.

The role centers on leading the design and development of advanced automation and robotic systems, particularly for use in harsh marine, food procession and defense environments. Core responsibilities include integrating PLC, Vision and industrial robots with custom machines or client systems.

The duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Specification, purchasing, and integration of motion control and automation equipment including industrial 6-axis and other robotics, PLC, HMI, and distributed I/O, motors and VFDs, and networking devices.
Perform calculations and systems engineering to ensure custom machines meet throughput capacity or other metrics.
Working with applications specialist both internally and externally.
Create and approve control panel and system electrical drawings for manufacturability and as fit for purpose.
Referencing CEC, ANSI, and or ISO standards during design as applicable.
Equipment and material procurement, scheduling, and managing.
PLC, HMI, VFD, and robotic programming.
Providing mentorship to junior Automation specialists and technical leadership within the department.
Conduct technical and code reviews providing feedback.
Lead multidisciplinary project team and collaborate with mechanical and electronics engineers.
Monitor project milestones and budgets.
Prepare technical reports for clients and procedures and standards for internal use.
Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting for client systems both remotely and on-site.

THE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE YOU BRING TO THE TEAM:

Minimum experience 5+ years of project and design experience.
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or other engineering discipline from an accredited university.
Registered or eligible to register as a P.Eng. with Engineers Nova Scotia is an asset.
Eligible to obtain Controlled Goods and Reliability security clearance.

Demonstrated capability in any of the following is considered a strong asset: 

Experience with schematic design, AutoCAD electrical preferred.
Experience with industrial communication protocols (EthernetIP, UDP, MODBUS TCP, MQTT, OPC UA).
Programming industrial machines in structured text, ladder logic, and function blocks.
Knowledge of Inductive Automation Ignition SCADA software.
Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems and control.
Experience integrating industrial & software systems is an asset. [JH4]
Experience with full project life cycle (ATP, FAT, SAT) with customer interaction
Working on and leading interdisciplinary projects.
Experience programming machine vision systems.
Experience with industrial robot programming.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU:

To remain nimble and responsive to a fast-paced and competitive industry
An affinity for problem solving
Insatiable curiosity
An openness to wear many hats
To adopt and contribute to Inclusive Design Methods
To embrace teamwork with a positive mindset

WHERE YOU WILL BE WORKING:

Our office is located in the heart of Spryfield, but more specifically, at 264 Herring Cove Road in Suite #100. If you know the Spryfield area – we are right across the street from Sobeys, close to the ever-increasing options for interesting lunches, and right next to beautiful lakes, forests, and trails.

HOURS OF OPERATION:

To the public, we answer questions and attend meetings between 9am -5pm. Our corporate culture values work/life balance and are proud to offer staff the ability to alter their start and end times of their workday. We recognize that not all individuals work most productively during a 9am-5pm schedule, therefore, we are happy to accommodate to your most productive working hours. As long as you complete your 8 hours of work and attend scheduled meetings – we support your altered workday! We also have several remote desk options within the Innovation Ecosystem (Dalhousie ideaHUB, C.O.V.E., ThePIER, Ignite Labs).

OUR COMPANY VALUES:

A collaborative, encouraging and unbelievably friendly environment is the core of everything we do here. Since our inception, we have created and maintained a strong corporate culture that:

Continues to build a positive “family-like” spirit – yep, cliché but true 😉
Leads with sensitive, thoughtful, and inclusive language.
Is passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable environment for all staff to thrive in.
Believes that every member on our team enriches our diversity by encouraging us to alternate perspectives of the world around us.
Embraces and drives change.
Encourages adventurous, creative, and open-minded traits.
Builds open and honest relationships with all levels of staff.
Pursues growth and learning.
Creates a fun environment with a pinch of quirkiness.

EXTRA PERKS OF WORKING AT ENGINUITY:

An office environment that promotes collaboration, conversations, and teamwork.
Cool company swag⁠ that you will actually want to wear.
Flexible schedules⁠ to encourage a healthy work/life balance.
Co-pay health and dental benefits.
Company paid employee assistance program.
Quarterly company events (and a few smaller ones in between).
Profit share bonus structure.
Company supported personal and professional development activities.
Communal snacks.
Ping pong (and other) tournaments.
Occasional visits from the sweetest dogs.

Sound exciting? You NEED to apply!

We appreciate all applications, unfortunately due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide status updates. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Enginuity is a proud supporter of diversity, equity and inclusion and we strongly encourage applications from all candidates, including persons who identify as racially visible, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, women in underrepresented roles and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

Questions about the role, or need accommodations during the hiring process? Reach out to hr@enginuityinc.ca and we’ll be glad to help.

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