Posted 3 months ago
System Programmer - Medium Voltage Applications
@ RA Canada Ltd. (CAN)
Cambridge, Ontario
Overview
Rockwell Automation is hiring a System Programmer for its Medium Voltage Business Unit in Cambridge, ON, to support live orders by integrating Rockwell and third-party control products. The role involves writing PLC and HMI program files, testing and commissioning systems, and coaching engineering staff. Base salary is $100,000 to $125,000 CAD with a 5% target bonus, and the posting is hybrid.
Responsibilities:
- Generate PLC, HMI and configuration program files for live MV orders
- Review proposals and write functional specifications
- Test, debug and troubleshoot programs at RA facilities
- Support field service during customer commissioning
- Coach and support engineering staff
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience
- P.Eng or C.E.T. certification preferred
- 8+ years relevant experience typically required
- Experience with PLCs, HMIs and industrial networks
- Knowledge of MV motor control products and Rockwell software
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 8+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office, Plant or factory, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | P.Eng, C.E.T. |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Electrical Engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Flexible hours, Generous parental leave, Retirement plan, Wellness |
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RA Canada Ltd. (CAN)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 29 |
Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.
We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!
Job Description
Are you willing to challenge yourself to help our customers succeed. Previous knowledge with MV products will be an asset along with previous experience developing electrical system solutions. You will collaborate with internal and external customers to ensure customers success. System Programmers design and implement automation systems, enhancing industrial processes. Responsibilities include developing programs, troubleshooting system issues, and ensuring optimal system performance. Expertise with Industrial Control Products (PLC's, HMI's, Drives) and industrial networks is important.
This role reports to the Engineering Team Leader, and is located in Cambridge, ON, Canada
Responsibilities :
- Supporting execution of Medium Voltage Business Unit live orders is the primary function of this position, mainly through facilitating integration of various RA & 3rd party control products within a system
- Reviewing proposals/specifications of live orders and generating functional specifications that define interface and operation with customer processes & control equipment
- Collaborate with application engineering, manufacturing, technical support, field modification/services and R&D in various facets of product execution
- Generation of program files (PLC, HMI, configuration) for the live order MV equipment
- Test, debug, and troubleshoot programme files within RA MV facilities, and support RA field service during commissioning at customer sites
- Support R&D, Field Modification group, and Manufacturing in the refinement or addition of features within the RA MV product scope
- Coach and support engineering staff with their activities
- Provide ongoing support across all Applications Engineering activities as required
The Essentials - you will have:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of relevant work experience
The Preferred- you might also have:
- P.Eng or C.E.T. certification or ability to obtain it.
- University Degree or Technologist Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
- Typically requires a minimum of 8+ years of relevant experience.
- Be able to read and interpret Electrical schematics and technical specifications.
- Experience with Programmable Controllers, HMI's, and Industrial Networks.
- Solid understanding of industry accepted MV motor control products (drives, SMC's, starters, circuit breakers, protection relays)
- ACAD, CREO and SAP Experience
- Understanding of AC/DC drive systems with A-B PowerFlex Products
- Knowledge of RA industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, ControlNet, DH+, AB Remote I/O)
- Knowledge of 3rd party industrial protocols (Modbus RTU/TCP, Profibus DP, ProfiNet, IEC61850, etc.)
- Understanding of RA Control products (Logix Controllers, HMI's, I/O products, etc.)
- Familiar with Rockwell Software products (Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View ME/SE, CCW, etc).
- In-Depth knowledge of PLC programming languages such as Ladder logic and function block diagrams.
- Understanding of Synchronous motor types (DC Brush/Brushless & AC Brushless).
- Exposure/understanding of industries served by the Medium Voltage Business (Oil & Gas, Mining, Water/WasteWater, Pulp/Paper, Rubber, etc.)
This position is part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for position level and compensation
What We Offer:
- Health Insurance including Medical and Dental
- Health Care Spending Account (HCSA – dependent on the plan chosen)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Retirement plans
- Paid Time off
- Volunteering Time off
- Employer Savings Plan Matching (includes RRSP, TFSA, and EPSP)
- Employer Paid DC Pension
- Maternity and Parental Leave Top-Up
- Fitness Reimbursement Program
- Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.
For this role, the Base Salary Compensation is from $100,000 - $125,000 CAD with an annual target bonus of 5% of base salary. Actual pay will be based on factors such as skills, knowledge, education, and experience.
This posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization
At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
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