About the role
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following:
- Design and test automation solutions on our shop floor.
- Write and troubleshoot code for PLCs, HMIs, Industrial Robots, and Machine Vision.
- Travel to customer sites to commission and support our systems.
- Perform robot simulation studies to validate reach and cycle-time constraints.
- Collaborate with customers to understand and follow design specifications.
- Integrate controls systems into production facilities by communicating with upstream and downstream equipment, and data management systems.
- Work with Safety Engineers to ensure safety standards are met.
- Monitor timelines and resources to keep projects on track and on budget.
- Prepare testing plans, design specifications, network diagrams, user manuals and other technical documents.
- Represent the organization in a professional manner.
- Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
- Strong computer skills and excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Experience with automation hardware and software.
- PLC (RSLogix 5/500/5000 and Studio 5000 - Logix Designer)
- Siemens, Mitsubishi, and Omron an asset.
- HMI (RS View Studio, FactoryTalk View Studio)
- Ignition an asset.
- Vision Systems (Cognex, Keyence, IFM, Fanuc iRVision, Omron)
- Industrial Robotics (Fanuc, ABB, Motoman)
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
- A post-secondary engineering degree, diploma or equivalent, specializing in electrical, mechanical, or mechatronics.
- Three (3) to eight (8) years of relevant industry experience.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS:
- Must have a valid passport and driver's license.
About SHAPE Technologies Group
SHAPE is a strategic ecosystem of companies including KMT Waterjet Systems, Flow International, H20 Jet, AquaDyne, Advanced Pressure Systems (APS), Aquarese, TOPS Waterjet; and Shape Process Automation. Collectively, we provide an extensive portfolio of manufacturing process solutions to customers around the world. The core technology of SHAPE was founded in high pressure waterjet cutting, cleaning and surface preparation. We work together to develop intellectual properties that drive progress and raise the bar in service excellence. We set the standard for integrity, professionalism, and inclusiveness to meet the challenges of rapidly evolving industries. Tomorrow's customers will require more innovative solutions, we continue to push the envelope in developing the advanced technologies and digital tools to solve manufacturing challenges at the pace and scale of the markets we serve.
Spanning 100 countries and a broad array of industries, SHAPE is expanding its reach through a growing number of direct and indirect channels. By partnering with our customers, we become integral to the successful design and manufacture of their next-generation products. We continually scour the globe for new, industry-leading technologies to add to our differentiated portfolio of offerings and grow our customer base. Our vision is to become the preeminent advanced process solutions partner handling the highly engineered products of tomorrow.
About the role
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following:
- Design and test automation solutions on our shop floor.
- Write and troubleshoot code for PLCs, HMIs, Industrial Robots, and Machine Vision.
- Travel to customer sites to commission and support our systems.
- Perform robot simulation studies to validate reach and cycle-time constraints.
- Collaborate with customers to understand and follow design specifications.
- Integrate controls systems into production facilities by communicating with upstream and downstream equipment, and data management systems.
- Work with Safety Engineers to ensure safety standards are met.
- Monitor timelines and resources to keep projects on track and on budget.
- Prepare testing plans, design specifications, network diagrams, user manuals and other technical documents.
- Represent the organization in a professional manner.
- Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
- Strong computer skills and excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Experience with automation hardware and software.
- PLC (RSLogix 5/500/5000 and Studio 5000 - Logix Designer)
- Siemens, Mitsubishi, and Omron an asset.
- HMI (RS View Studio, FactoryTalk View Studio)
- Ignition an asset.
- Vision Systems (Cognex, Keyence, IFM, Fanuc iRVision, Omron)
- Industrial Robotics (Fanuc, ABB, Motoman)
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
- A post-secondary engineering degree, diploma or equivalent, specializing in electrical, mechanical, or mechatronics.
- Three (3) to eight (8) years of relevant industry experience.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS:
- Must have a valid passport and driver's license.
About SHAPE Technologies Group
SHAPE is a strategic ecosystem of companies including KMT Waterjet Systems, Flow International, H20 Jet, AquaDyne, Advanced Pressure Systems (APS), Aquarese, TOPS Waterjet; and Shape Process Automation. Collectively, we provide an extensive portfolio of manufacturing process solutions to customers around the world. The core technology of SHAPE was founded in high pressure waterjet cutting, cleaning and surface preparation. We work together to develop intellectual properties that drive progress and raise the bar in service excellence. We set the standard for integrity, professionalism, and inclusiveness to meet the challenges of rapidly evolving industries. Tomorrow's customers will require more innovative solutions, we continue to push the envelope in developing the advanced technologies and digital tools to solve manufacturing challenges at the pace and scale of the markets we serve.
Spanning 100 countries and a broad array of industries, SHAPE is expanding its reach through a growing number of direct and indirect channels. By partnering with our customers, we become integral to the successful design and manufacture of their next-generation products. We continually scour the globe for new, industry-leading technologies to add to our differentiated portfolio of offerings and grow our customer base. Our vision is to become the preeminent advanced process solutions partner handling the highly engineered products of tomorrow.