OPEN: Senior Controls Engineer

We are currently requesting resumes for the following position: Senior Controls and Automation Programmer/Developer

Number of Vacancies: 1

Reports to: Manager, Controls & Automation

Location: GTA West

Working Conditions: In-office, sedentary setting with a minimum of a 40-hour work week, 8 hours per day. Potential overtime hours on evenings and weekends at peak business hours to ensure business continuance. Occasional requirement to be in a production environment for certain phases of projects. In addition, some occasional lifting to a maximum of up to 25 lbs. Occasional technical troubleshooting to determine if a physical or software issue. Occasional travel required (approximately 20% each year within North America).

Position Summary:

Engineering of controls, schematics and programs using applicable software’s for the operation of automated equipment, and for the manipulation of associated data.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Understand and apply basic ladder logic principles, including sequencer and analog control for I/O systems of 128 I/O or less. Ability to program and interface basic HMI screens for projects as required.
• Understand Innovative Automation Inc. scheduling and budget requirements and apply personal management skills to meet required time and material allowances.
• Communicate effectively with management, fellow staff, and customers the status of current projects, project concerns and possible solutions.
• Reviews machine function with senior electrical developer, mechanical design personnel, and mechanical developer associated with the project.
• Study drawings, manuals, and specifications, then using appropriate software’s proceed to writing all necessary programs.
• Document all software written as per Innovative Automation Inc. standards
• Develop all software written to achieve specified performance criteria Development will be done in a “team” environment, which will include electrical and mechanical interests.
• Research and develop application and use of products involved in a project. Research and development records to be filed for future reference. Successes and failures to be entered into the PGA file under “Best Practices”.
• Ability to program I/O systems more than 128 I/O. Systems could include networked components, motion control, vision, robotics, and weld control.
• Ability to understand, and apply, high-end PLC commands and HMI usage.
• Project management throughout the entire phase.
• Organize and manage multiple staff of similar skill levels where projects require team approach to maintain scheduling.
• Understand and apply SCADA systems.
• Prepare and present demonstrations in a professional manner.
• Non-conformances throughout the project are to be recorded as per ISO policy.
• As per ISO policy, Project Requirements form is to be initialed once associated phase of a project is complete.
• Responsible for mentoring and coaching junior controls team

Skills and Qualifications Requirements:

Education

• College or University level Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering program

Technical Expertise

• 5+ years of experience with engineering of automated machinery and robotics

Interpersonal Skills

• Strong leadership skills with the willingness to mentor and coach
• Effective communicator with the ability to speak to groups, customers, suppliers, and engineers
• Analytical thinker with the ability to take a lead on solving problems and issues that may arise