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In this role, you will be responsible for designing, programming, integrating, commissioning, and continuously improving automated manufacturing and product testing systems that support our growing production operations.\nThe ideal candidate brings strong hands-on experience with PLCs, HMIs, servo-motion systems, industrial or collaborative robots, and machine control technologies. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will lead automation projects from concept and system design through programming, integration, commissioning, documentation, operator training, and final production hand-off. 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Our comprehensive benefits package includes:\nVacation and flex days, and paid company-wide shutdown during the holiday season.\nComprehensive benefits including Dental, Drugs, Optical, Paramedical and Health Spending. These costs are covered by CoolIT and are enacted from your first day.\nDress for your day - in a casual yet professional environment.\nRetention rewards like “The Big Coffee Break” that reward tenure with additional vacation time and a monetary bonus.\nCompany-funded RRSP contributions to support your long-term financial goals.\nWe thank every candidate in advance, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.\nSuccessful candidates for this position will be required to undergo background checks including criminal records check and education.\nAbout CoolIT Systems Inc.\nFounded in Calgary, Alberta in 2001, CoolIT Systems is the leading Direct Liquid Cooling technology provider for data centers, supercomputers, and desktop computers. 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