Control Technologist
About the role
Position Scope The Control Technologist employs analytical and problem-solving skills to design comprehensive electrical control systems for automated production lines in the industrial food industry. The successful candidate is responsible for the system's overall design, including control panels and field devices, development and delivery of detailed schematics, and programming PLC and HMI in accordance with industry and client guidelines.
Key Responsibilities
- Design schematics, program PLC and HMI and test new control panels
- Modify schematics and PLC/HMI programs on existing control panels
- Troubleshoot PLC/HMI programs, electrical installation and wiring
- Troubleshoot freezer application issues related to the operation, sanitation and maintenance
- Complete field modification instructions
- Keep up to date on administrative responsibilities such as maintaining final schematics and programs, maintaining customer service logs in a timely manner
- Maintain communications with customers to ensure resolution and proper follow-up, leading to customer satisfaction.
- Train customer's operators
- Escalate and report freezer issues and client complaints immediately
- Meet Health and Safety and/or all other applicable regulatory requirements
- Manage and handle incoming calls and answer customers' inquiries
- Monitor all the freezers in the monitoring system and provide appropriate technical support, solutions, and alternatives within the time limits
- Perform 24/7 roster shift schedules
Qualifications & Abilities- Bachelor's degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering or automation equivalent field
- Experienced in Rockwell RSLogix/Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View and PowerFlex Drives
- Proficient in AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical
- Experience interfacing with both internal team members and external customers as part of a solution-based service process
- Experience diagnosing and repairing industrial equipment
- Experience troubleshooting and responding to customer concerns
- Proficiency in both written and spoken English, with a preference for the ability to effectively communicate in Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese). Travel availability up to- Able to work on a rotating shift FPS Food Process Solutions Corporation is an equal opportunity employer, and we thank you for your interest in the position. Only those candidates who match the requirements and are eligible to work in Canada will be contacted / shortlisted.
About FPS Food Process Solutions Corporation
FPS Food Process Solutions is a global leader in turn-key food processing solutions. We provide innovative systems to ensure the highest efficiencies and to meet the most stringent sanitary demands. These factors transform into superior food quality, lowered total cost of ownership, and maximized profits.
Established in 2010, FPS has a combined 800,000 sq. ft (74,500 sq. meters) of space in 20 locations including its Canadian headquarters, manufacturing, and warehouse facilities as well as international sales offices across six continents. Joining the global FPS family are Charlottetown Metal Products (CMP), Total Solutions Ltd (TSL) and GEM Equipment of Oregon (GEM) as subsidiaries and OptiCept Technologies as a strategic partner in PEF technology, further diversifying the company’s product offering with a “one stop shop” to meet customers’ needs.
We solve food processing’s toughest challenges. By providing best-in-class turn-key food freezing and chilling equipment and complementary end-to-end solutions, we ensure our customers’ products are managed through every step of the production process. Designed to seamlessly integrate and create full processing lines, from raw receiving to packaging, FPS are with you every step of the way.
Control Technologist
About the role
Position Scope The Control Technologist employs analytical and problem-solving skills to design comprehensive electrical control systems for automated production lines in the industrial food industry. The successful candidate is responsible for the system's overall design, including control panels and field devices, development and delivery of detailed schematics, and programming PLC and HMI in accordance with industry and client guidelines.
Key Responsibilities
- Design schematics, program PLC and HMI and test new control panels
- Modify schematics and PLC/HMI programs on existing control panels
- Troubleshoot PLC/HMI programs, electrical installation and wiring
- Troubleshoot freezer application issues related to the operation, sanitation and maintenance
- Complete field modification instructions
- Keep up to date on administrative responsibilities such as maintaining final schematics and programs, maintaining customer service logs in a timely manner
- Maintain communications with customers to ensure resolution and proper follow-up, leading to customer satisfaction.
- Train customer's operators
- Escalate and report freezer issues and client complaints immediately
- Meet Health and Safety and/or all other applicable regulatory requirements
- Manage and handle incoming calls and answer customers' inquiries
- Monitor all the freezers in the monitoring system and provide appropriate technical support, solutions, and alternatives within the time limits
- Perform 24/7 roster shift schedules
Qualifications & Abilities- Bachelor's degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering or automation equivalent field
- Experienced in Rockwell RSLogix/Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View and PowerFlex Drives
- Proficient in AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical
- Experience interfacing with both internal team members and external customers as part of a solution-based service process
- Experience diagnosing and repairing industrial equipment
- Experience troubleshooting and responding to customer concerns
- Proficiency in both written and spoken English, with a preference for the ability to effectively communicate in Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese). Travel availability up to- Able to work on a rotating shift FPS Food Process Solutions Corporation is an equal opportunity employer, and we thank you for your interest in the position. Only those candidates who match the requirements and are eligible to work in Canada will be contacted / shortlisted.
About FPS Food Process Solutions Corporation
FPS Food Process Solutions is a global leader in turn-key food processing solutions. We provide innovative systems to ensure the highest efficiencies and to meet the most stringent sanitary demands. These factors transform into superior food quality, lowered total cost of ownership, and maximized profits.
Established in 2010, FPS has a combined 800,000 sq. ft (74,500 sq. meters) of space in 20 locations including its Canadian headquarters, manufacturing, and warehouse facilities as well as international sales offices across six continents. Joining the global FPS family are Charlottetown Metal Products (CMP), Total Solutions Ltd (TSL) and GEM Equipment of Oregon (GEM) as subsidiaries and OptiCept Technologies as a strategic partner in PEF technology, further diversifying the company’s product offering with a “one stop shop” to meet customers’ needs.
We solve food processing’s toughest challenges. By providing best-in-class turn-key food freezing and chilling equipment and complementary end-to-end solutions, we ensure our customers’ products are managed through every step of the production process. Designed to seamlessly integrate and create full processing lines, from raw receiving to packaging, FPS are with you every step of the way.