Controls Technician

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Electrical/Electronic/Mechatronic Technician or similar Engineering degree/diploma/certificate or Trades Qualification
• 2 years’ experience working in an automotive tier 1 or tier 2 company.
• Having experience with plant startups and major product launches is a plus.
• Metal forming/joining/machining, and CNC machining knowledge, an asset (turning, milling, drilling, tapping,, gear hobbing, grinding, shaving, spline rolling, heat treating, OD and ID grinding, laser and CD welding).
• PLC/HMI programming and maintenance to support production.
• Sound knowledge and ability to use various PC based computer applications
• Must be able to communicate in both written and spoken English

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoots equipment on the manufacturing shop floor as necessary to support production (CNC Machine, PLC Controls and Robotics), process problems to complete quality improvements as required.
• Knowledge of current industrial electrical standards (NEC, NFPA 79).
• Ability to create and modify electrical drawings (AutoCAD), Process & Instrumentation
• Diagrams and schematics when required.
• Assist with mechanical repairs as needed.
• Perform PM inspections as required.
• Follow Maintenance Manager and Team Leaders direction and task prioritization.
• Knowledge of manufacturing facility power distribution systems a plus.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• PLC/HMI programming and maintenance to support production
• Familiarity with Siemens, and Allen-Bradley PLC controls.
• Knowledge of and ability to troubleshoot industrial networks (DeviceNet, EthernetIP).
• Knowledge of and ability to troubleshoot machine safety circuits and applications.
• Understanding of VFD, DC and Servo Drive systems.
• Familiar with Vision Systems (Keyence, Cognex).
• Previous experience and exposure to robotics (ABB, Fanuc).
• Ability to read and understand technical documents, schematic design specification and
• update drawings as required.
• Wiring and panel building experience.

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