Our client is a leader throughout North America in the innovation, design, and production of a broad and diverse range of exterior and interior building products, including Siding and Accessories, Trim and Mouldings, Roofing, Stone, Windows and Outdoor Living.
They are looking for a Controls / Automation Engineer who has experience in :
- Spearhead the improvement of plant reliability by elevating PLC programming controls, establishing programming standards for suppliers, implementing redundant program backups, and optimizing both local and remote PLC connectivity.
- Design, debug, and refine PLC ladder logic , emphasizing code that is impeccably organized, structured, comprehensively documented, easily maintainable, and reusable.
This code will interface with critical subsystems including conveyors, robots, gantry systems, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), machine vision, and 3rd party equipment.
Serve as the division-wide Controls Subject Matter Expert (SME), providing invaluable guidance to capital engineers and plant technicians in equipment construction, troubleshooting, and documentation.
Additionally, provide training to maintenance and technicians as required.
Lead automation projects including concept work, equipment specification, controls development, factory acceptance testing, installation, and commissioning / debug, and training.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS :
- Bachelors of Science degree in Electrical, Electro-Mechanical or other related Engineering discipline.
- 10+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, with a minimum of 7+ years of progressive experience in controls
- Must have proficiency in Ladder Logic Programming specifically with Allen Bradley RS Logix and Siemens SIMATIC .
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Industrial Communication Protocols, specifically Ethernet IP desired; experience with legacy controls system migration a plus
- In-depth knowledge of engineering principles, equipment design, and manufacturing processes.
- Strong problem-solving skills, with effective troubleshooting and resolution of technical challenges.
- Excellent written and verbal communication for technical documentation and effective interaction.
Note - This is a fulltime opportunity located in Woodbridge, ON.