Automation Technician

Service & Project Manager at Unitech Controls Inc

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for an Automation Technician located in Brampton, ON. The Automation Technician will be responsible for troubleshooting and maintaining automation systems, including robotics and electrical components. Daily tasks will include conducting preventive maintenance, diagnosing issues, repairing systems, and collaborating with other team members to ensure optimal production efficiency. The role will also involve ensuring compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Development of Programming and troubleshooting of PLCs, HMIs, Drives, Robots and Safety applications.
• Setup and Configuration of system network architecture between all devices both internal and external to the system.
• Trouble shooting of electrical, programming and pneumatics.
• Work closely with Project Manager and all parties involved on a project to ensure successful completion of the project on time and on budget, while meeting or exceeding customer expectations.
• Provide onsite Technical Support at customer’s facilities for various activities such as troubleshooting automation systems, Product Presentations or Technical training.
• Documentation of program changes and creation of manuals for machines.
• Create Bills of Materials (BOMs) for control systems.
• Demonstrate ability to accept overall project responsibility
• Follow company standards for programming and project design
• Maintain a Project/Activity Database along with a calendar
• Accurately and professionally represent Unitech Controls Inc to customers and vendors.
• Exhibit professional, respectful interaction with the customers, vendors and team members at all times.
• Flexible to adopt other responsibilities as deemed necessary by management

Work Experience Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in custom automation.
• Must be willing and able to travel to work on customer sites, locally.
• Understanding the Machine design and build process and Electrical circuits.
• Excellent understanding of the technical fundamentals of programming of Robotics, PLC, HMI, Motors and drives.
• Experience with fieldbus communications setup and troubleshooting (Ethercat, Ethernet
  
  IP, Modbus)
• Able to work independently and in groups.
• Must have strong decision – making skills, can work well under pressure, and meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent communication (verbal & written), interpersonal, organization and presentation skills
• Experience with Allen Bradly, Siemens PLCs is an asset.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Electrical Equipment Manufacturing