Software Designer in Cambridge

Location: Cambridge, ON | On-site

Job Type: Full-time

Compensation: $38.00 - $50.00

Benefits: RRSP, health/dental/vision package, reimbursement for tuition and professional dues, paid vacation, personal days, and sick days.

Eclipse Automation delivers cutting-edge custom automated manufacturing solutions across multiple industries. We combine advanced automation expertise with digital innovation to create smart, efficient, and sustainable manufacturing systems.

The Electrical Engineering Software Designer will contribute to machine concepts, design of control software, integration of software with electrical and mechanical systems, process development, and machine installation at customer sites worldwide. The incumbent will also work on programming and integration assignments utilizing PLCs, PCs, robotics, motion controllers, vision systems, lasers, and other controllers.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Design and develop software programs (PLC and/or PC based) specific to customer and project requirements based on standard Eclipse programming methods.
• Debug and commission control systems at our facility during the system integration stage and then at the customer site during installation.
• Travel as required to customer and supplier sites to perform installation, commissioning, and training duties.
• Select, test, and integrate hardware and software components such as robots, analog devices, motion controllers, sensors, vision systems, and lasers.
• Work with other members of the Controls Engineering department and other groups to continuously improve methods of integrating controls technology.
• Provide thorough testing of machine functionality to verify software program completeness.
• Provide accurate documentation for each project.
• Advise customer on solving technical problems.
• Provide customer with training specific to their current project.
• Ability to work within a team environment and actively participate in group meetings.

What We’re Looking For:

• 5+ years of experience within a custom automation environment (OEM).
• A post-secondary engineering degree, diploma or equivalent, specializing in electrical, systems or computer engineering.
• Strong programming, mechanical and electrical problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of robotics, control systems and machine operation with hands-on experience.
• A self-starter with the ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Expectation of travel to vendor/supplier locations is 30% of the time.

What We Offer:

• Reimbursement for tuition and professional dues.
• 3 weeks of vacation and 3 paid personal days (to start).
• RRSP matching program.
• Free snack program.

Eclipse Automation is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive work environment. It is our policy to recruit and select applicants solely on the basis of their qualifications. We are an equal opportunity employer that hires talent regardless of age, race, creed, colour, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or any other status or condition protected by applicable law.

At Eclipse Automation, we believe in the power of human connection. We do not use AI in our hiring process; every application is personally reviewed by a member of our team to ensure each candidate receives careful consideration.

Eclipse Automation encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Those in need of accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process should notify eca_hresources@eclipseautomation.com. Any information received that relates to accommodation needs of a candidate will be addressed in a confidential manner.