Culture & Careers

Job Summary:

The Senior Controls and Automation Programmer/Developer is responsible for the integration of control processors, control devices, actuators, and specialty devices with their control systems, robots, pneumatic controls and devices, and other mechanical fixtures into one operating system.

The Senior level candidate will act as an expert within our Controls Department, programming PLC, robots, operator’s interface, setting up industrial networks and specialty devices such as nut runners, bowl feeders, laser markers, etc. The candidate will be responsible for specifying and selecting industrial control devices and designing electrical control systems and servo motion systems.

Responsibilities:

• Ability to program I/O systems in excess of 128 I/O. Systems could include networked components, motion control, vision, robotics, and weld control.
• Ability to understand, and apply, high-end PLC commands and HMI usage.
• Understand and apply SCADA systems.
• Adhere to company’s scheduling and budget requirements and apply personal management skills to meet required time and material allowances.
• Communicate effectively with management, fellow staff, and customers the status of current projects, project concerns and possible solutions.
• Review machine function with mechanical design personnel associated with the project.
• Analyze drawings, manuals, and specifications and select the appropriate software to write all necessary programs.
• Develop all software written so as to achieve specified performance criteria Development will be done in a “team” environment, which will include electrical and mechanical interests.
• Document all software written as per company standards.
• Research and develop application and use of products involved in a project.
• Mark drawings to “as built” throughout the project.
• Project management throughout the entire phase.
• Organize and manage multiple staff of similar skill levels where projects require team approach to maintain scheduling.
• Prepare and present demonstrations in a professional manner.
• Record and document non-conformances throughout the project (ISO policy requirement).
• Initial Projects Requirements form once associated phase of a project is complete (ISO policy requirement).

Requirements:

• College or University level Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering program
• Minimum 5+ Years’ experience with engineering of automated machinery and robotics
• Strong PLC programming experience with Siemens (preferred) and/or Allen Bradley
• Strong electrical design experience with Eplan (preferred) or AutoCAD Electrical
• Strong knowledge of Scada systems: Simatic Win CC Basic (preferred)
• Experience with industrial robots: Fanuc or Motoman
• Strong network configuration experience
• Experience with safety systems design and programming
• Ability to handle attention to detail, tight deadlines, responsibility and accountability and the ability to multi-task.
• Occasional travel as required within North America

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring based on sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religious creed, ethnic origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local law.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.