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What is the difference between Junior Automation vs Test Automation Engineer?

AspectJunior AutomationTest Automation Engineer
Required CredentialsBasic understanding of automation tools, often some coursework or certificationsMore advanced certifications, programming skills, and experience
Work EnvironmentEntry-level, supervised tasks, learning-focusedMore autonomous, complex automation tasks, collaboration with development teams
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in software testing teams across industriesUsed in organizations with mature testing processes, often in tech and software companies

In summary, Junior Automation roles are typically entry-level positions focusing on learning automation tools and executing predefined scripts. Test Automation Engineers have more technical expertise, handle complex automation frameworks, and contribute to the development of testing strategies. Both roles are essential in software quality assurance but differ in experience level and responsibilities.

What is a junior automation engineer?

A Junior Automation Engineer is an entry-level professional who assists in designing, developing, testing, and maintaining automated systems and processes. They typically work under the supervision of senior engineers and help implement automation solutions to improve efficiency, reduce errors, and streamline operations. Their work can span industries such as manufacturing, IT, and software development, and often involves learning to use automation tools, scripting, and troubleshooting issues in automated systems.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a junior automation engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Junior Automation Engineer, you need a solid grasp of programming fundamentals, problem-solving skills, and a relevant degree or technical certification. Familiarity with automation tools such as Selenium, Jenkins, or scripting languages like Python is often required. Attention to detail, a willingness to learn, and effective teamwork are standout soft skills in this role. These abilities enable the efficient design, testing, and maintenance of automated systems critical for consistent quality and productivity.

What types of projects and tasks can a junior automation engineer expect to work on in their first year?

As a Junior Automation Engineer, you can expect to be involved in projects such as creating and maintaining automated test scripts, assisting with the setup and configuration of automation tools, and supporting the integration of automated solutions into existing workflows. Typical tasks include debugging scripts, collaborating with senior team members to understand requirements, and documenting automation processes. You'll often work closely with development and QA teams to ensure that automation aligns with project goals and helps streamline testing or production processes. This hands-on experience is valuable for building technical skills and understanding best practices in automation.
What are the most commonly searched types of Automation jobs in Quebec? The most popular types of Automation jobs in Quebec are:
Infographic showing various Junior Automation job openings in Quebec as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 82% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution.

Junior Engineer Automation & Applications Engineering

Smardt

Dorval, QC โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement

Posted 14 days ago


Job description

Salary:

propos deSMARDT

En tant que pionnier mondial de la technologie des refroidisseurs centrifuges sans huile, avec une gamme croissante de solutions de gestion thermique, Smardt s'engage fournir des systmes haut rendement et conomes en nergie aux industries, aux promoteurs immobiliers, aux tablissements de sant et aux centres ducatifs du monde entier.


Nous exploitons des sites de production aux tats-Unis, au Canada, en Allemagne, en Chine et en Australie, avec une quipe de plus de 900 employs. En mettant l'accent sur la fiabilit, la performance et la responsabilit environnementale, Smardt continue de redfinir les normes du secteur grce une ingnierie de pointe et son engagement en faveur d'un avenir plus durable.



Rsum du Rle

Relevant de l'quipe d'automatisation et d'ingnierie des applications, l'ingnieur junior soutiendra la conception, la mise en uvre et l'amlioration continue des systmes de fabrication automatiss au sein de la nouvelle usine de Smardt.


En travaillant troitement avec l'expert en ingnierie de l'automatisation (PME), vous aiderez intgrer des quipements d'automatisation, des systmes de manutention des matriaux et des solutions de fabrication sur mesure qui amliorent la scurit, la productivit et l'efficacit oprationnelle.


Ce rle est idal pour un ingnieur en dbut de carrire qui aime rsoudre des dfis techniques, apprendre de nouvelles technologies et voir les projets voluer du concept la mise en uvre


Il s'agit d'un poste 100 % sur site et vous travaillerez au quotidien aux cts de votre quipe.


Principales Responsabilits

  • Soutenir la conception, la mise en uvre et la mise en service des systmes d'automatisation de la fabrication.
  • Aider aux projets d'intgration d'automatisation soutenant les nouvelles lignes de production et les procds de fabrication.
  • Participer au dveloppement et l'optimisation de solutions de manutention des matriaux et de flux de travail automatiss.
  • Travailler en troite collaboration avec des ingnieurs chevronns pour intgrer des quipements automatiss, des outillages et des systmes de fabrication.
  • Soutenir la mise en uvre de solutions d'automatisation qui amliorent la scurit, la qualit, la productivit et l'efficacit de la fabrication.
  • Assistez aux tests d'quipement, la mise en service, au dpannage et aux activits de validation.
  • Participer des initiatives d'amlioration continue axes sur l'automatisation manufacturire et l'excellence oprationnelle.
  • Prparez la documentation d'ingnierie, y compris les dessins techniques, les instructions de travail, les spcifications des quipements et les procdures oprationnelles.
  • Aider identifier les causes profondes des problmes d'quipement et de procd tout en soutenant les actions correctives.
  • Collaborer avec les quipes d'ingnierie de fabrication, de production, de qualit, de maintenance et de chane d'approvisionnement afin d'assurer la russite de l'excution du projet.
  • Faites des recherches sur les technologies mergentes d'automatisation et recommandez des solutions innovantes pour de futures amliorations manufacturires.
  • Assurez-vous que les activits d'ingnierie respectent les normes de scurit de l'entreprise et les meilleures pratiques d'ingnierie applicables.

Objectif initial du projet

L'une des premires grandes affectations pour ce rle sera de soutenir le lancement de la nouvelle usine de fabrication de Smardt Kirkland.

En collaboration avec le SME en ingnierie de l'automatisation, le candidat retenu aidera l'intgration et la mise en uvre d'un systme automatis de prsentation des matriaux soutenant le flux de production. Cela inclut l'intgration de l'automatisation associe environ 60 chariots de manutention personnaliss qui alimenteront les lignes de production et amlioreront l'efficacit de la fabrication.

Ce projet offre une occasion exceptionnelle d'acqurir une exprience pratique en mettant en uvre l'automatisation dans un environnement manufacturier moderne.

Ce projet offre une occasion exceptionnelle d'acqurir une exprience pratique en mettant en uvre l'automatisation dans un environnement manufacturier moderne.


L'une des premires grandes affectations pour ce rle sera de soutenir le lancement de la nouvelle usine de fabrication de Smardt Kirkland.


Profil Recherch

Comptences:

  • Bilingue (franais/anglais)*voir la remarque ci-dessous
  • Solides comptences analytiques et en rsolution de problmes en ingnierie.
  • Comprhension des principes de conception mcanique.
  • Exposition aux logiciels de CAO (SolidWorks, Inventor, AutoCAD ou similaires).
  • Comprhension de base des systmes d'automatisation industrielle.
  • Capacit interprter des plans mcaniques et d'ingnierie.
  • Intrt pour la robotique, l'automatisation de la fabrication et les systmes de manutention des matriaux.
  • Solides comptences en Microsoft Office.
  • La familiarit avec les automates (API), capteurs ou contrles industriels est considre comme un atout, mais elle n'est pas obligatoire,


Profil Acadmique et Exprience

  • 1 2 ans d'exprience en ingnierie dans la fabrication, l'automatisation ou les environnements industriels.
  • Exprience pratique de l'automatisation, de la robotique, des systmes de fabrication ou du gnie applicatif.
  • L'exprience en soutien aux projets de conception en ingnierie, de la conception la mise en uvre, est considre comme un atout.
  • Une exprience cooprative ou de stage en automatisation industrielle ou en fabrication sera galement prise en compte.


Ce qui rend ce poste unique

  • Salaire comptitif + prime annuelle lie aux performances
  • Prestations (mdicales, dentaires) payes 100 % par l'employeur
  • Programme de cotisations salariales un REER avec versement quivalent de 6 % de la part de l'employeur dans un RPDB
  • Programme de Tlsant pay par l'employeur
  • Subvention OPUS pour ceux qui utilisent les transports en commun pour se rendre au travail
  • Une quipe dynamique et une entreprise fort potentiel de croissance
  • vnements d'entreprise et activits de consolidation dquipe
  • Formation continue et opportunit de dveloppement professionnel


Toute offre d'emploi chez Smardt est subordonne la vrification des antcdents et des rfrences, dans le respect des lois et rglementations en vigueur.


Ce poste exige une matrise moyenne du franais et de l'anglais. La matrise du franais est indispensable pour communiquer avec notre quipe au Qubec. La matrise de l'anglais est indispensable pour communiquer avec nos clients, partenaires et fournisseurs situs hors du Qubec, ainsi que pour consulter certaines documentations techniques disponibles uniquement en anglais.




galit des chances en matire demploi

SMARDT est un employeur qui respecte pleinement lgalit des chances. Nous nous engageons crer un environnement de travail inclusif et diversifi et encourageons les candidatures de personnes de tous horizons, notamment, sans sy limiter, en ce qui concerne la race, la couleur, la religion, le sexe, lorientation sexuelle, lidentit ou lexpression de genre, lorigine nationale, lge, le handicap, le statut dimmigration ou toute autre caractristique protge par la loi.





AboutSMARDT


As a global pioneer in oil-free centrifugal chiller technology with an expanding portfolio of thermal management solutions, Smardt is dedicated to delivering high-efficiency and energy-saving systems for industries, real estate developments, health care and educational centers worldwide.


We operate manufacturing facilities in the US, Canada, Germany, China, and Australia, with a team of over 900 employees. With a focus on reliability, performance, and environmental stewardship, Smardt continues to redefine industry standards through advanced engineering and a commitment to a more sustainable future.


What We're Looking For:

Reporting to the Automation & Application Engineering team, the Junior Engineer will support the design, implementation and continuous improvement of automated manufacturing systems within Smardt's new manufacturing facility.

Working closely with the Automation Engineering Subject Matter Expert (SME), you'll help integrate automation equipment, material handling systems and custom manufacturing solutions that improve safety, productivity and operational efficiency.

This role is ideal for an early-career engineer who enjoys solving technical challenges, learning new technologies and seeing projects evolve from concept through implementation.


This role is 100% on site and you'll be expected to work on a daily basis, side-by-side, with your team.


What You'll Do:

  • Support the design, implementation and commissioning of manufacturing automation systems.
  • Assist with automation integration projects supporting new production lines and manufacturing processes.
  • Participate in the development and optimization of material handling and automated workflow solutions.
  • Work closely with senior engineers to integrate automated equipment, tooling and manufacturing systems.
  • Support the implementation of automation solutions that improve safety, quality, productivity and manufacturing efficiency.
  • Assist with equipment testing, commissioning, troubleshooting and validation activities.
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on manufacturing automation and operational excellence.
  • Prepare engineering documentation including technical drawings, work instructions, equipment specifications and operating procedures.
  • Assist in identifying root causes of equipment and process issues while supporting corrective actions.
  • Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Quality, Maintenance and Supply Chain teams to ensure successful project execution.
  • Research emerging automation technologies and recommend innovative solutions for future manufacturing improvements.
  • Ensure engineering activities comply with company safety standards and applicable engineering best practices.

Initial Project Focus

One of the first major assignments for this role will support the launch of Smardt's new Kirkland manufacturing facility.

Working alongside the Automation Engineering SME, the successful candidate will assist with the integration and implementation of an automated material presentation system supporting production flow. This includes automation integration associated with approximately 60 custom-designed material handling carts that will feed production lines and improve manufacturing efficiency.


This project provides an exceptional opportunity to gain hands-on experience implementing automation within a modern manufacturing environment.


What You'll Bring:

Skills and Competencies:

  • Bilingual (English/French)*see note below
  • Strong analytical and engineering problem-solving skills.
  • Understanding of mechanical design principles.
  • Exposure to CAD software (SolidWorks, Inventor, AutoCAD or similar).
  • Basic understanding of industrial automation systems.
  • Ability to interpret mechanical and engineering drawings.
  • Interest in robotics, manufacturing automation and material handling systems.
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills.
  • Familiarity with PLCs, sensors or industrial controls is considered an asset but not required.


    Education and Experience:

    • 12 years of engineering experience within manufacturing, automation or industrial environments.
    • Hands-on exposure to automation, robotics, manufacturing systems or application engineering.
    • Experience supporting engineering design projects from concept through implementation is considered an asset.
    • Co-op or internship experience in industrial automation or manufacturing will also be considered.


    What We Offer:

    • Competitive salary + annual performance bonus
    • 100% employer-paid medical and dental benefits as of day 1!
    • Tele-Health service paid by the employer.
    • Retirement savings plan with employer contributions up to 6%
    • Monthly OPUS subsidy for those who take public transportation to work.
    • Dynamic team within a high-growth company
    • Company events and team-building activities
    • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities


    All job offers at Smardt are conditional to successful background and reference checks, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.


    This position requires medium proficiency in French and English. French is required for communicating with our team in Quebec.
    Proficiency in English is essential for communicating with our clients, partners, and suppliers located outside of Quebec, as well as for reviewing certain technical documents available only in English.


    Please note thatSmardtdoes not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Services Agreement with agency/recruiter, we will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee.


    Equal Employment Opportunity

    SMARDT is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by law.


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