Controls Technician - SrLocation: Tillsonburg, ON
Industry: Automotive Manufacturing - Tier 1 OEM Supplier
Shift: Days Mon - Thurs (6a - 4p)
Responsibilities:- Develop systems and interfaces to control complex motions
- Learn and apply LabVIEW and C++ visual software and PLC programming
- Work as a team with automation team
- Data collection and management
- Support R&D projects
- Design and integrate new automated work cells
- Build, service, maintain, repair, install and test new or existing common controls and sensor including PLCs, HMIs, press controls and robotic systems
- Troubleshoot and repair I/O logic circuits and devices, including mechanical, infrared, laser and inductive sensors, hydraulic systems
- Build, troubleshoot and repair electrical panels utilizing relay and programmable logic circuitry
- Write advanced programs for PLC logic and/or robot controllers and make modifications as the process requires
- Ensure that the delivery on all projects is to the appropriate levels of quality, engineering level, on time and within budget
- Carry out preventative maintenance activities
- Coordinate activities apprentices, helpers and assigned contractors
- Perform related mechanical/electrical duties as required
- Assist with the preparation of quotations and job costing
- Prepare and maintain applicable documentation
- Electrical drawings, procedures, maintenance logs
- Able to complete hands on work requiring heavy lifting
- Support and participate in all continuous improvement projects
- Liaison with internal and external customers
- Other duties as required
Key Requirements:
- Grade 12 or equivalent and C of Q
- Post-secondary education in an electronics/programming related field
- 7+ years experience with working knowledge of press/die processes
Additional Technical and Professional Requirements:- Electronics knowledge
- Working knowledge of press/die processes
- Excellent problem solving abilities
- Programming experience
- Siemens TIZ Portal, Omron Sysmac Studio
- Knowledge of logic systems (AB-SLC etc.)
- Willing to work overtime as needed
- Excellent people and communication skills
