Engineer - Automation

Job summary

Implement, troubleshoot, and monitor machining programs and robotic repairs, and analyze machines and mechanical failures. Design and implement PLC and related programs, oversee mechanical system installations and modifications, and plan projects including materials, costs, and timelines.

Job details

Automation Engineer The Automation Engineer position will be responsible for reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will implement, troubleshoot and monitor machining programming and robotic repairs. Powering Vehicles, Motion, Work, and Lives since 1966. Performance Expectations · Analyze machines, investigate mechanical failures and research design, operation and components of systems. · Supervise and inspect installation and modifications or mechanical systems. · Implement and design PLC, Ultraware, Panel Builder and Profile Buss Programs. · Plan and manage projects, preparing material, cost and timing estimates. Credentials · Trade License in Industrial Electrical Maintenance (442A). · Completed program in electrical or mechanical technology. · Minimum five years’ experience in PLC and robotic repair/programming. · Completed courses by machine manufacturing. · Thorough comprehension of electrical/electronic schematic diagrams, blueprints and pneumatic/hydraulic systems. · Ability to decide appropriate measuring tools, methods and standards of equipment to use for projects. Desired Characteristics · Demonstrate good Communication skills and ability to coordinate projects between engineers, contractors, technicians and suppliers. What Linamar Has To Offer · Opportunities for career advancement. · Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities. · Social committees and sports teams. · Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts. About Us Linamar Corporation is a Canadian diversified global manufacturing company of highly engineered products across global industries & markets. From the entrepreneurial seeds planted by our dynamic founder, to the support provided along the way, all Linamar employees are poised for success in this fast-paced and rapidly growing environment. With access to the tools you need to succeed, you will make an impact along with other motivated and engaged people. Linamar is committed to promoting accessible recruitment as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Linamar will attempt to accommodate persons with a disability in an appropriate and effective manner throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Accommodations will be provided upon request.

What you’ll do

Implement, troubleshoot, and monitor machining programs and robotic repairs, and analyze machines and mechanical failures. Design and implement PLC and related programs, oversee mechanical system installations and modifications, and plan projects including materials, costs, and timelines.

Requirements

Requires an Industrial Electrical Maintenance trade license (442A), completion of an electrical or mechanical technology program, and at least five years of PLC and robotic repair or programming experience. Candidates must have completed machine-manufacturer courses and understand electrical and electronic schematics, blueprints, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, and appropriate equipment measurement methods; strong communication and project coordination skills are also expected.

Benefits

• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Community Outreach Initiatives
• Social Committees
• Sports Teams
• Local Vendor and Event Discounts
• Automotive Supplier Discounts

Listed skills

• Troubleshooting · Preferred
• Project Coordination · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• PLC Programming
• Robotic Repair and Programming
• Machining Programming
• Troubleshooting
• Mechanical Failure Analysis
• System Design and Operation
• Ultraware
• Panel Builder
• Profile Buss Programming
• Project Planning
• Cost and Timing Estimation
• Electrical and Electronic Schematic Interpretation
• Blueprint Interpretation
• Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems
• Equipment Measurement and Standards
• Project Coordination
• Electrical Maintenance
• Systems Engineering
• Blueprinting
• Circuit Diagrams
• Communication
• Engineering Management
• Machining
• Project Management
• Mechanical Engineering Technology
• Mechanical Systems
• Programmable Logic Controllers
• Research Design
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)

Job areas

• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Trades
• Quality Assurance Automation Engineer
• Manufacturing Automation Engineer
• Industrial and Production Engineers
• Manufacturing Engineers
• Industrial Engineers

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