Controls Engineer

Gates Corporation•Windsor, ON

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists in making decisions regarding electrical/electronic projects, including process controllers, servo controllers, vision systems, robotics, manufacturing computer programming, and maintenance details. Makes detailed specifications for electrical installations, automation controls, and energy management policy. Provides assistance to all departments for new process control equipment and electronic methods. Assists the JH&SC in establishing safety criteria for powered components and application of related safety equipment to new and existing machinery. Provides electrical controls project management support on new process development, new equipment builders, supplier/tool shop communications, and installations.

Requirements

442A Certificate or Electrical Engineering degree
3 year college diploma with emphasis on electronics/electrical
2-5 years' experience in electrical/electronic equipment design, robotics programming and electrical maintenance service.
Thorough knowledge of design, programming, and maintenance of electrical and production equipment, PLC's, and computers.
Communicate effectively both written and verbal with associates, peers, managers, and technical personnel.
Good planner and organizer to be able to develop a comprehensive training program for maintenance and engineering personnel in electrical, PLC, and PC technology.
Works with minimum supervision.
High level interpersonal and leadership skills; must be able to influence and coach across multiple levels within the company and locations; including establishing global partnerships.

Nice To Haves

2-5 years' experience Allen Bradley Controls PLC programming, Wonderware System Platform 2012 experience, Kronos time management systems experience, and electrical construction experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Applies electronic theory, principles of electrical circuits, electrical testing, procedures, engineering, physics, computer software programming skills, program, troubleshoot, repair, and modify existing equipment, new developmental and production equipment control logic.
Provide engineering expertise to all departments requiring advice and/or practical help in solving any electrical or control problems.
Assist the maintenance department in establishing PM, PDM and TPM.
Act as an integral part of the Maintenance Technical Services group and assist process engineering providing manufacturing/assembly expertise.
Respond to the individual needs of plant personnel requesting help in a professional, courteous manner.
35% Production and facilities controls and electrical support for 3 shift operation.
25% Continuous improvement of PLC programming, equipment controls troubleshooting, diagnosis and cycle time improvements.
10% Robotics programming and troubleshooting
10% Project service and support for new and existing equipment.
10% Preventative Maintenance
10% Facilities electrical support