Application Specialist - Calgary, AB

Position Date: July 2, 2025

Reporting to: Applications and Technical Support Specialist

Position Summary:

Beckhoff Automation is currently seeking a full-time Application Specialist to support Western Canada working from home office in Calgary Alberta. We are a fast-growing automation and controls manufacturer, specializing in PC-based controls. This position is responsible for providing applications support to customer accounts implementing Beckhoff Automation hardware, software and networking. Candidates should have working knowledge and understanding of industrial automation equipment such PLCs, motion controllers, robotics, fieldbus systems and HMI. Candidates with strong programming proficiency are preferred.

Responsibilities:

develop machine programs according to customer specifications while assisting in the definition of those specifications

advise customers on proper technology selection, use, maintenance and training for specific applications

understand customers' needs while offering standard and custom training as subject matter experts to support Beckhoff products and projects

document and record all project activity using established methods and tools

represent the organization in a professional, ethical and socially responsible manner

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor or college degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or related technical field ; or equivalent combination of education and experience, 2-5 years' experience

experience with IEC 61131-3 programming languages (PLCOpen), including (object oriented extensions),

C#, C++, Python, JavaScript, objective C-programming knowledge a plus

understanding of PLCs, motion controllers, robotics, distributed I/O, fieldbus systems (EtherCAT) and HMI technologies

previous technical training and/or Beckhoff Automation experience preferred

experience with other control platforms such as Rockwell, Siemens, Omron & Schneider considered an asset

Visual Studio and/or object-oriented programming (OOP) in automation

motion control experience

experience with electrical schematics a plus

experience with Windows, networking and Microsoft Office applications

maintain a high degree of relevant technical knowledge in order to fulfill the listed job responsibilities

self-starter with a results driven personality

strong analytical and reasoning skills to collaborate in a fast-paced, action oriented team

ability to work in a high stress environment while maintaining professionalism

excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to present to customers, companywide, and/or departmental meetings in English

approximately 25% travel

Benefits:

exciting tasks in an international environment at the technology leader in automation

a future-proof job with an economically sound global player

all advantages of an owner-managed family company

an open and family-oriented corporate culture

freedom for personal expansion and professional development

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