Scope of Position:

Provide all departments with safe, well maintained equipment, while ensuring quality and the ability to meet production requirements in a timely manner.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement PLC based controls systems for industrial equipment.

• Configure PLC hardware and programs (ladder, structured text, function blocks).

• Ability to create and modify PLC programs to optimize system performance or accommodate process changes.

• Knowledge of FactoryTalk View Studio for developing and maintaining HMI (Human Machine Interface).

• Program and maintain vision systems and other peripheral devices, ensuring accurate data collection, image processing, and communication with PLC and HMI.

• Knowledge of safety PLCs (e.g., GuardLogix, PILZ) and safety relay systems (e.g., Allen-Bradley Guardmaster, ABB Vital).

• Ability to identify and implement process improvements in PLC logic and control strategies to optimize performance and reduce downtime.

• Maintain and troubleshoot Windows-based control systems, DeviceNet, and Ethernet networks, including RsNetWorx.

• Expertise in backup and restore procedures for PLCs, HMI projects, and industrial networks to ensure rapid recovery after failures

• Contribute to machine concepts, design of control software, integration of software with electrical and mechanical systems, and process development.

• Assist in the development of equipment motor device lists, along with electrical drive and PLC panel design.

• Install HMI hardware and software as well as developing and maintaining HMI architecture.

• Assist with equipment breakdowns, work with the maintenance team to trouble shoot and repair equipment in a timely manner.

• Train engineers, robotic technicians and other maintenance personnel on various controls related applications.

• Propose and implement ideas to improve and standardize programming methodology of new and existing equipment.

• Review changes made on asset manager to ensure that there are no risks to safety, quality or production.

• Maintain up to date documentation of all assembly equipment, this includes issuing work orders and documenting all changes and repairs through MVP.

• Make recommendations for Preventative Maintenance plans.

• Research, investigate, and report manufacturing concerns for improvement of overall plant productivity. This includes process cost reductions and implementation of corrective actions to minimize process downtimes and rejects.

• Complete additional projects as assigned.

• Develop critical spare parts inventory for the assembly equipment.

• Assist in the training and development of new hires and apprentices.

Basic Requirements:

• Degree or Diploma in electrical engineering, or a related field.
• Electrical license (442A) would be an asset.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in a related field or discipline.
• Good knowledge of manufacturing processes and systems.
• Good technical report writing abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications (i.e. Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and C.A.D.
• Excellent problem solving techniques and methods.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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If you are interested in this position, apply by sending us your cover letter and resume.

We thank all interested candidates in advance; however, only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

As part of our commitment to ensuring our employment practices are fair, accessible, and inclusive of persons with disabilities, recruitment-related accommodations for disabilities, are available upon request throughout the recruitment and assessment process for applicants with disabilities.