Log In
Sign Up
Cowan Dynamics Inc. (www.cowandynamics.com), a manufacturer of pneumatic & hydraulic actuators and electrical
control packages, is in search of a PLC programmer/electrical technician to integrate into their engineering and
manufacturing teams. The main role of the candidate is to ensure appropriate technical assistance to our internal and
external teams and customers. The candidate must have:
• 3 to 5 years minimum of pertinent experience
• be comfortable in a small to medium enterprise work environment in which team spirit is the key to success
• available to travel for site service and commissioning, both locally and internationally
• good knowledge of electrical systems (electrical circuits and components, control panels, assembly, wiring and
testing)
• good knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems and their associated control elements
• strong ability to troubleshoot pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical circuits and components
• proficient at reading and understanding pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical schematics
• proficient in programming PLCs and HMIs (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Omron, Schneider) and redaction of
associated documentation (user manual, ladder logic, etc.)
• proficient in the design and assembly of testing control systems (for in-house product testing)
• proficient in redacting test procedures, acquiring test data and creation of test reports
• experience in the use of Microsoft Office 365 (including Microsoft VISIO)
• bilingual, French, and English, written and spoken
• post-secondary education in engineering, automation, or related field, from an accredited institution
The basic tasks of the candidate will be to (and not limited to):
• design, assembly, wiring, and testing of electrical control systems:
• design of electrical control systems and panels; selection of components, schematics, and layout drawings
• assemble, install, and wire electrical control panels
• program PLC and HMI as required by the application or product
• test/proof/troubleshoot electrical control panels
• redaction of product operating manuals when required
• testing of pneumatic and hydraulic control systems:
• install, pipe, and electrically connect the control components onto the actuator
• test pneumatic and hydraulic actuators with accessories (solenoid directional valves, fluid filtration
components, electrical feedback components, etc.)
• document all product testing (fill out test reports, redact special test requirements if required, etc.)
• redaction of product operating manuals when required
• product development (R&D):
• aid the engineering and R&D teams in product design, testing/proofing, and documentation
• prepare test procedures and test circuits for the products to be tested
• implement test circuits, acquire test data, analyze results, and redact associated test reports
• participate in continuous current and future product improvements
• travel to customer sites for technical service and/or commissioning as required
• offer internal technical support for the company’s IT infrastructure (hardware and software troubleshooting and
installation)
• quotation assistance: component research, sourcing and pricing, preliminary designs, approval drawings
• project supervision: supervise special projects
• quality control: assist in the preparation of appropriate quality control documentation
control packages, is in search of a PLC programmer/electrical technician to integrate into their engineering and
manufacturing teams. The main role of the candidate is to ensure appropriate technical assistance to our internal and
external teams and customers. The candidate must have:
• 3 to 5 years minimum of pertinent experience
• be comfortable in a small to medium enterprise work environment in which team spirit is the key to success
• available to travel for site service and commissioning, both locally and internationally
• good knowledge of electrical systems (electrical circuits and components, control panels, assembly, wiring and
testing)
• good knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems and their associated control elements
• strong ability to troubleshoot pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical circuits and components
• proficient at reading and understanding pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical schematics
• proficient in programming PLCs and HMIs (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Omron, Schneider) and redaction of
associated documentation (user manual, ladder logic, etc.)
• proficient in the design and assembly of testing control systems (for in-house product testing)
• proficient in redacting test procedures, acquiring test data and creation of test reports
• experience in the use of Microsoft Office 365 (including Microsoft VISIO)
• bilingual, French, and English, written and spoken
• post-secondary education in engineering, automation, or related field, from an accredited institution
The basic tasks of the candidate will be to (and not limited to):
• design, assembly, wiring, and testing of electrical control systems:
• design of electrical control systems and panels; selection of components, schematics, and layout drawings
• assemble, install, and wire electrical control panels
• program PLC and HMI as required by the application or product
• test/proof/troubleshoot electrical control panels
• redaction of product operating manuals when required
• testing of pneumatic and hydraulic control systems:
• install, pipe, and electrically connect the control components onto the actuator
• test pneumatic and hydraulic actuators with accessories (solenoid directional valves, fluid filtration
components, electrical feedback components, etc.)
• document all product testing (fill out test reports, redact special test requirements if required, etc.)
• redaction of product operating manuals when required
• product development (R&D):
• aid the engineering and R&D teams in product design, testing/proofing, and documentation
• prepare test procedures and test circuits for the products to be tested
• implement test circuits, acquire test data, analyze results, and redact associated test reports
• participate in continuous current and future product improvements
• travel to customer sites for technical service and/or commissioning as required
• offer internal technical support for the company’s IT infrastructure (hardware and software troubleshooting and
installation)
• quotation assistance: component research, sourcing and pricing, preliminary designs, approval drawings
• project supervision: supervise special projects
• quality control: assist in the preparation of appropriate quality control documentation
