Automation Engineering Technician

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

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

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 the list may be adapted. The incumbent is expected to participate in meetings, teams and projects to collectively achieve our priorities.

BASIC FUNCTION

Provide technical and electrical assistance & support with coordination 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. Provide engineering documents and reports, update electrical documentation and drawings in 2D AutoCAD as minimum.

DUTIES & RESPONSBILITIES

Co‑ordinate / Assist / Support installations of automation equipment for new products and internal product launches. Participate in selected projects, trials and tests to optimize productivity and explore 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 / SLC500 and Control Logix 5000 automation controllers.
• Programming changes to existing rung ladder logic programs and routines.
• Work with automation integrators and internal engineering to implement automation projects within 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, AutoCAD (2D is minimum).
• Commissioning, configuring, parameter development and backing up new and existing drive components (Siemens G‑120 series, Legacy Simoreg, Emerson Quantum 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.

Program and maintain robotic systems and software.

Electrical systems design.

Internal projects.

Education, Skills And Experience

EFFORT

WORKING CONDITIONS

Accessibility

AGS Automotive Systems is proud to support the full inclusion of persons with disabilities as set out in the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. At AGS we are committed to ensuring the workplace is free from discrimination. Accommodations for disabilities in relation to the job selection process are available upon request by contacting AGS Human Resources at HR@agsautomotive.com.

Equal Opportunity

As an equal opportunity employer, and in accordance with all applicable legislation, the Company prohibits any form of harassment or discrimination in the workplace. This applies to all aspects of employment. All employees must be treated equally without discrimination based on matters such as race, citizenship, creed, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, or disability.

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