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.