Controls And Robotics Process Technician

CONTROLS AND ROBOTICS PROCESS TECHNICIAN

We are production company (high pressure die casting technology) providing solutions within automotive industry with a global footprint and now we are looking for a new colleague to our Canadian plant:

Systems setup and maintenance:

• Create and maintain an organized back-up system on the company network to save all PLC and robot programs.
• Maintain a program revision log for all PLC and robot programs
• Assist in the development of controls and robotics programming standards. This includes hardware and programming methods

Equipment and hardware maintenance:

• Ensure PLC and robotics hardware spares are maintained for all pieces of equipment
• Follow OEM guidelines for provide recommendations as input for preventative maintenance
• Develop and advise on a list of critical components and spare parts

Controls and Programming – PLC and Robot:

• Create PLC and robot programs for new jobs or equipment
• Assist with concepts or designs of new automation

Support repairs, communicate on work status, and provide reports by:

• Giving assistance and guidance to maintenance and process technicians as required
• Generating reports as required or requested
• Attending and participating in meetings

Assist production and maintenance personnel by:

• Providing PLC and Robotics assistance when troubleshooting
• Assisting with root cause analysis
• Assisting with any continuous improvement activities that involve PLC or robotics support
• Creating training aids and instructions for maintenance and production staff such as safe handling, manual movements of robot, fault recovery, setting TCP, setting absolute data, et cetera
• Providing “On the Job” training focusing on safety as required
• Assisting maintenance personnel to become familiar with Siemens S7 and ABB Robotics for basic troubleshooting

• Other duties as assigned

• 3 – 5 years of experience in automation or in a manufacturing environment
• Experienced with robotic vision systems
• Proficient using Siemens S7
• Proficient with ABB IRC5 Controllers and Robotics
• Knowledge of the Ontario Electrical Code and Electrical Circuits
• Logical and systematic problem-solving skills
• Ability to collect and analyze data
• Ability to update electrical drawings
• Monitor, control, and continuously improve
• Experienced using continuous improvement tools and principles
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Project Management, etc.
• Able to travel outside Canada for support or training, etc.

• Experience in training personnel
• Experience in developing working instructions (WI) and standard operating procedures (SOP)
• Working knowledge of OHSA
• Experience in securing quotes from suppliers and subcontractors
• Trained in IATF
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• Health Care Benefits (company paid and 100% coverage) including drug, vision and extended care
• Pension (1.5% employee contribution, 6.5% company match)
• Casual dress code
• Free parking
• Education reimbursement program
• Statutory holidays