Ranto Erick

Passionate and highly motivated Electromechanical & Automation Technologist with a deep technical focus on robotics, automation systems, and advanced industrial programming. Proven expertise in configuring and programming PLCs/HMIs, assembling precise industrial control panels, and executing hands-on instrumentation calibration. Possesses a strong track record of success in testing and commissioning new industrial equipment in fast-paced environments.

Dedicated to continuous professional growth, eager to leverage advanced technical skills, and highly driven to deliver innovative automation solutions.

ELECTROTECHNICIAN - Felix Schoeller - Drummondville, QC

(2025-09)

• Program and troubleshoot PLCs and HMIs to optimize automated production lines and minimize operational downtime.
• Commissioning initiatives for new industrial equipment, ensuring seamless integration with existing plant networks.
• Configure and tuning instrumentation loops to guarantee high precision and stability across continuous manufacturing processes.

PANEL TECHNICIAN (SHOP) - RL Services - Drummondville, QC

(2025-01 - 2025-09)

• Assembled, wired, and built complex industrial control panels and power distribution units from electrical schematics.
• Executed meticulous quality and safety testing during the pre-commissioning phase of new custom-built panels.
• Applied advanced wiring techniques to ensure neat, safe, and reliable panel architecture.

INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL TECHNICIAN - Fromagerie Saint Guillaume (Agrilait) - QC

(2024-08 - 2024-12)

• Managed the daily calibration, configuration, and repair of critical plant instrumentation hardware.
• Contributed to equipment reliability by proactively maintaining automated electromechanical machinery.

PRODUCT VALIDATION TECHNICIAN / MECHANIC - Soucy International - Drummondville, QC

(2022-06 - 2023-12)

• Integrated advanced testing and data acquisition instrumentation onto physical mechanical test benches.
• Diagnosed and optimized testing loop methods to enhance operational safety and data capture accuracy.

DCS & INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEER / TECHNICIAN - Ambatovy Mining Site - Madagascar

(2009-08 - 2020-11)

Progressed from Field Technician to Instrumentation Engineer over an 11-year tenure

• Successfully managed the commissioning and start-up of new field instruments, control valves, and pneumatic/hydraulic systems.
• Programmed logic controls and configured complex distributed control systems (DCS) with minimal assistance.
• Maintained absolute compliance with strict heavy industrial and mining safety protocols.

AEC Post-Diploma - Robotics, Automation, and Machine Vision - CEGEP de Victoriaville (2026-06)

Certificate - Instrumentation Technician - Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) (2009-06)

Bachelor's Degree - Electromechanical & Industrial Computing Engineering - Institut Supérieur Polytechnique de Madagascar (2008-08)