Technician, Controls

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• Support R&D projects.
• Design and integrate new automated work cells. Electrical design experience an asset.
• Build, service, maintain, repair, install and test new or existing common controls and sensors 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 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 the budget.
• Carry out preventative maintenance activities.
• Coordinate activities of 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.

Qualification Requirements:

• Must be certified tradesperson or have completed a specialized course from a community or recognized college.
• Skills gained from a minimum of 3 years of experience in applicable automotive production.
• Background in troubleshooting and programming PLC’s, preferably in an automotive environment.
  • PLC programming experience with Allen Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff
  • Experience with programming PLC and HMI SCADA systems.
  • Experience with Inductive Automation Ignition software an asset.
  • Experience in programming and troubleshooting automated equipment, robotic systems and press controls.
• Experience with Ethernet communications, wireless networking and PLC networking (ProfiNet, DeviceNet and ModBus).
• Experience with data collection devices, sensors and controllers.
• Field wiring installation and industrial wiring safety standards experience.
• Python/Java/SQL experience an asset.
• OPC-UA and/or MQTT experience an asset.
• Familiar with the Ontario Electrical Code.
• Demonstrates ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication and problem solving skills.
• Able to be flexible in hours of work in order to meet internal/external customer requirements (scheduled and non-scheduled overtime, etc.).
• Must be able to multi-task.
• Valid passport and driver’s license.
• Familiarity with Cosma parts and manufacturing processes.
  • Experience with automotive industry equipment and cell control systems.

General Expectations:

• Continuously adhere to and apply the Magna Employee’s Charter, the Magna Corporate Constitution, and the Cosma Way of Thinking in all aspects of position and interaction with others.
• Appreciate and maintain proper level of confidentiality.
• Understand, promote and work by Promatek’s vision statement.
• Work in a safe, organized, effective, efficient and proactive manner.
• Able to work overtime, including afternoon, evening shifts and weekends as required.

• Travel may be required occasionally. Note: some of the travel may be outside North America.
• Demonstrates ability to work effectively within a team environment.

Working Conditions:

• Industrial and manufacturing environment