Automation Engineer

About Us

Mangrove Lithium, a Canadian cleantech company located in Metro Vancouver, British Columbia, is focused on the commercial development of a novel electrochemical technology capable of refining lithium from a wide variety of sources. Our breakthrough lithium refining technology seeks to unlock a battery powered, clean energy future. The company recently attracted funding through Breakthrough Energy, BMW iVentures, and BDC Capital and is working towards the deployment of a first-of-its-kind commercial plant.

About the Role

Mangrove is seeking an exceptional individual to play a key role in their multidisciplinary engineering team. The Automation Engineer will work with the engineering team to design, program, commission, and troubleshoot various PLC, HMI & SCADA control systems at Mangrove’s future facilities. The successful applicant will demonstrate their abilities through various projects with both PLC control systems & site wide SCADA systems.

The ideal candidate will possess a diverse and well-rounded technical skill set, including strong knowledge of industrial electrical control systems, troubleshooting and familiarity with site and machine-level electrical drawings. A proven track record of successfully executing projects in a product development and technology commercialization environment is essential. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, highly motivated team with significant potential for growth and career development in multiple areas.

This role will primarily work out of our Delta, BC facility, with some opportunities to work remotely when appropriate.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, program, and troubleshoot PLC systems, with a strong emphasis on Rockwell platforms.

• Develop and maintain SCADA system, using Inductive Automation’s Ignition platform.

• Work with EPCs and partners to review equipment specifications and develop equipment integration strategies.

• Work with a variety of instrumentation to ensure accurate data collection and control.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success.

• Provide technical support and training to end-users as needed.

• Prepare/review contract documentation including equipment specs, cable schedules, installation specs, equipment procurement documents, sub-contractor requisitions, scope-of-work, bill-of-materials, process narratives, monitoring of schedule, quality of deliverables and budgets.

• Work with the engineering team and various vendors to integrate a variety of systems into our facilities

• Support our in-house pilot plant with expertise on electrical, automation and instrumentation topics.

• Create/review electrical drawings for small to medium electrical control panels.
• Maintain processes and documentation within the engineering team.

Qualifications andExperience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

• 5+ years of industrial experience and strong interest to work in R&D and product development environment.

• Previous experience working with and managing EPC companies.

• Previous experience with piping, pumps, solids handling, and rotating equipment.

• Experience with drafting and modifying 2D AutoCAD files

• Familiarity with use of 3D plant modelling software.

• Familiarity with industrial instrumentation is desired.

• Be a registered professional with Engineers and Geoscientists BC or have the ability to readily become one.

• Demonstrated project management capability.

• Basic understanding of electrochemistry would be an asset.

• Self-motivated, proactive, flexible, and passionate about learning.

• Must be a team player.

• Excellent critical thinking, analysis, and creative problem-solving.
• Ability to interact with a wide range of scientists and engineers.

Note: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and does not serve as an exhaustive list of qualifications, responsibilities, and duties.