Controls Engineering Technician
About The Position
IEM is currently seeking a Control Engineering Technician for our Surrey, BC location. This role reports to the Senior Manufacturing Engineering Manager for the automation integration team. The Technician is responsible for the installation, calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of automated manufacturing systems to enhance safety, quality, and productivity. The position supports automation projects from their initial concept through installation, validation, and production launch, while also providing ongoing support for manufacturing operations.
Requirements
- Technical degree or certification in electrical or mechanical engineering technology
- 1-5 years of experience in manufacturing automation
- Hands-on experience with PLCs, robotics, HMIs, and vision systems
- Strong troubleshooting, data analysis, and problem-solving skills
- Experience leading projects and working with external vendors
- Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles
- Demonstrated career ambition with a track record of growth and increasing responsibility; highly promotable with the potential to take on broader leadership roles within a fast-paced, high-growth organization
Responsibilities
- Assist in the design, development, and implementation of automated manufacturing systems and equipment
- Support automation projects through installation, testing, validation, and production startup
- Support programming, troubleshooting, and optimization of PLCs, HMIs, robotics, and vision systems, including assisting with root cause analysis for downtime events
- Assist in the creation and maintenance of process documentation, including work instructions, PFMEAs, and control plans
- Work closely with production, maintenance, quality, and supply chain teams to support daily manufacturing operations
- Collect and analyze production data to help improve throughput, reduce scrap, and increase OEE
- Assist with capital equipment projects, including vendor coordination and basic project tracking
- Follow and support compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support the team and organization
Benefits
- Bonus and/or long-term incentive units
- Medical benefits
- Financial benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
