Controls & Automation Engineer (Richmond)

13800 Steveston Highway, Richmond, Canada Saltworks Technologies , based in Richmond, BC, is a global technology leader in advanced industrial desalination and lithium refining. Our innovative machines produce clean water from high-strength industrial discharges and refine lithium to support the energy transition. We offer meaningful and exciting work in a collaborative environment, driven by innovation and problem-solving. We are a fast-growing company offering exceptional career opportunities, driven by major global trends. The Role We have an exciting opportunity for a Controls & Automation Engineer to join our multi-disciplinary team. Our Controls & Automation team provides engineering design expertise to our complex and highly specialized systems. You will collaborate with multiple teams and develop cutting-edge solutions to some of the toughest environmental challenges facing our planet. Your main tasks will include: Delivering complete controls & automation packages of complex water treatment process plants that include I/O mapping, PLC code, HMI screens, etc. Setting up operator friendly simulations of the controls & automation system and facilitating thorough simulation testing. Supporting commissioning and troubleshooting of controls & automation systems. Interfacing with third party vendor sub-systems using common industrial communication protocols including Modbus, Ethernet/IP, and Peer-to-Peer Messaging. Working closely with Process-Control Engineers to ensure control narrative accuracy and working towards eliminating gaps between Process and Controls. Occasionally traveling to plant installations and working with customers for start-up and commissioning. You will be a great fit if you have: A degree in Electrical, Computer, or Mechatronics Engineering. Registered (or eligible to register) as a Professional Engineer with EGBC. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. 5 – 8 years of work experience designing, implementing, and commissioning controls & automation systems (Machinery or Process Solutions). Experience with programming in Ladder, STL, FBD, and SFC languages and programming PLCs and HMIs with Siemens STEP 7, Siemens WinCC, Allen Bradley Studio 5000, Factory Talk, and Ignition Perspective. Experience identifying and troubleshooting controls and automation system bugs, often under tight deadlines. Process library experience is a plus (Plant PAX/Siemens APL). We have an outstanding team that is passionate about innovation and solving key environmental challenges facing our planet. Join a team pioneering the future of water and lithium. Some of our customers include world-leading electric vehicle makers, semiconductor firms, mining companies, agriculture firms, and more! We offer: A collaborative and rewarding work environment. A diverse and inclusive team that is key to our success. A competitive compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, RRSP matching, life insurance, AD&D; coverage, and an education allowance. A culture that supports safety, innovation, learning, diversity, and teamwork. Fun social activities and company events. Salary: $80,000 to $100,000 per year (negotiable based on your experience, qualifications, and internal equity). Aquaspe complies to swiss law and the swiss data protection act #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2p9wjz