Computer hardware engineer Jobs in Guelph, ON

Location: Guelph

Job Type: Full-Time

Vacancy: Open - Additional Role

Salary Range: $75,000 - $85,000

Shift: 8 hour day shift, Monday to Friday – occasional outside hours may be required

TC Industries of Canada Ltd. is looking for an Automation Technician to join their team!

TC Industries is the worldwide industry leading manufacturer of cutting edges, wear parts, and fabrications, as well as the premier commercial heat treat services provider, in North America. They are family owned and operated, with over 80 years of experience in the industry, taking care of some of the most demanding customers in the market. Their business is taking care of their customers by providing solutions to their problems with the utmost quality in both the products and services they provide. They are strategically located globally to meet customer needs with locations in the United States, Canada, and Europe.

The Automation Technician role requires strong technical expertise and troubleshooting skills. The successful candidate will act as a problem-solving expert by providing hands-on support for the maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment, contributing to TC Industries of Canada's central mission of Taking Care of Customers, Safety and the Environment.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of large machines, industrial equipment, robotic cells, and automated production lines.
• Program PLCs (Allen Bradley), HMIs, VFDs, Servo drives, Robots (Motoman), and Vision Systems.
• Design, verification and maintenance of electrical schematics.
• Assist with CAD work including 2D and 3D mechanical drawings.
• Repair and service electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, robotic and vision systems.
• Assist in proper maintenance of all programming software, application files and programming hardware.
• Responsible to improve equipment reliability and uptime related to automation and controls.
• Assist in preventative maintenance of production and support equipment.
• Implementation of continuous improvement ideas related to automation and robotics as assigned.
• Assist with implementation of automation projects at our other locations, both remotely and on site, including some international travel.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Diploma or advanced diploma in Electrical, Instrumentation and Control, Electromechanical, Automation, Mechatronics, Electronics, or a related engineering technology discipline.
• 5+ years experience in industrial automation, controls, electrical troubleshooting, or a related manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 3 years experience PLC programming.
• Strong problem-solving skills and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to interpret and design electrical schematics.
• Effective written and oral communication.
• Occasional travel (approx. 8-10 weeks per year) to our other locations required. This includes international overnight travel.
• Valid passport or eligibility for a passport is required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Experience working with robots and machine vision would be an asset.
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, natural Gas, CNC machines, would be an asset.

TC industries and RLB People are an Equal Opportunity and Inclusive Employer committed to a fair and equitable hiring process. Please let us know if you need accommodation at any stage.

TC Industries, through the support of RLB People, are committed to a fair, inclusive, and transparent hiring process. We use AI-assisted tools to support our team with tasks such as organizing applications and highlighting job-related qualifications. These tools never make decisions or remove candidates from consideration. Every application is reviewed by hiring professionals, and all screening, interviewing, and selection decisions are made by real people. If you have questions about our use of AI at any stage, please let us know.

Benefits

• Extended Healthcare Plan (Medical, Disability, Dental & Vision)
• RPP - Group RRSP
• Group Life - AD&D - Critical Illness Insurance
• Training & Development
• Profit sharing