Automation Engineering Technician

AGS Automotive Systems is a full-service automotive supplier specializing in the manufacture and supply of complex high value-add automotive metal components, including in particular front and rear impact assemblies, principally for pick-ups and the heavy truck market. AGS offers full range of in-house capabilities including design and engineering, high tonnage metal stamping, light weighting solutions, innovative multi-material joining, high performance coatings including chrome plating and automated manufacturing processes.

AGS is committed to delivering high quality, high value products to our customers, who include several of North America's largest automakers. For over 70 years AGS has stood behind our belief in quality, technology, and teamwork.

AGS is looking for an Automation Technician to join our dynamic organization.

JOB SUMMARY

The Automation Technician is responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of duties and responsibilities as outlined below in accordance with AGS' cultural priorities.

The duties and responsibilities listed below are not meant to be all-encompassing. As business needs change, this list may be adapted. It is expected that the incumbent will participate in meetings, on teams and projects to collectively achieve our priorities.

BASIC FUNCTION

Provide technical and electrical assistance & support with the coordination aspects of new installations of automation, implementing retrofits, migrations with existing automation, updating controls, re-working specialized equipment and special projects as they arise. Provide electrical / technical troubleshooting, analytical data gathering and interpretation for electronic and electrical controls on a plant wide basis. Candidate will provide Engineering documents and reports, be able to update electrical documentation and drawings in 2D Autocad as minimum.

DUTIES & RESPONSBILITIES

• Co-ordinate/Assist/Support the installations of automation equipment for new products and internal product launches. Participate in selected projects, trials and tests to optimize productivity and explore the feasibility for new business products and methods. Contribute at the planning stages and execute work with plant staff, external contractors and corporate representatives to achieve objectives and project completions.
  • Work with PLC tools such as AB RS Logix 5/500/5000 for online and offline support of AB Controllers PLC5/SLC
    500 and Control Logix 5000 automation controllers.
  • Programming Changes to existing rung ladder logic programs and routines.
  • Work with an automation integrators and Internal Engineering to implement automation projects within in the plant.
  • Source various components/modules/and other devices for critical spare management
  • Work with various software such as Windows Office Suites of tools, RS Logix 5/500/5000 and Panel builder, Factory Talk, Auto Cad (2D is minimum)
  • Commissioning, Configuring, Parameter development and backing up new and existing drive components (Siemens G-120 series, Legacy Simoreg, Emerson Qauntum and AB power flex series preferred)
• Analyze, test, troubleshoot, and monitor automated and electronic production components such as computerized equipment, control instrumentation, test equipment, by applying principles and theories of electronics, circuitry, engineering mathematics, electronic and electrical testing, analog and digital devices.
  • Proficient use of Multimeters, Ammeters, Mega Ohmeter, Milliohmeter and other physical measurement devices as required
  • Ensure electrical systems and equipment meet codes, regulations, guidelines, and requirements including the Electrical Safety Authority, Canadian Standards Association, Ontario Occupational Health & Safety Act, etc.
  • Analyze performance and test data for electrical and electronic equipment in the plant to determine effectiveness and efficiency. Monitor data to detect changes in operational performance, trends and efficiency in comparison with manufacturers' and production specifications, etc.
  • Test, troubleshoot and diagnose causes of malfunction or failure of any/all plant electrical equipment. Make recommendations for corrective action.
  • Make recommendations for…