Senior Controls Technician- Day Shift

Ocado Group • Montreal, QC

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Controls Engineer will report directly to the respective shift assigned Engineering Team Manager with a dotted line to the Regional Systems Delivery Engineers. As a Controls Engineer working within the Customer Fulfillment Center (CFC), the role will provide front line support to the Automation Control team to ensure that control issues, including PLC code related issues within our live operational systems, are investigated and resolved as quickly as possible. Daily Controls Engineer roles may involve: Where a hardware fault is identified, activate a pre-defined workaround or make temporary modifications to PLC code to allow the operation to continue; Work with the Automation Control team to diagnose and deploy the required code fixes; Provide front line issues investigation of live production control systems (hardware and software) including the use of relevant diagnostic tools such as Profibus / Can Bus networks, Bar Code Readers; Carry out planned maintenance across the site; Analyze data and find solutions to improve MHE performance; Complete quality inspections to ensure work is completed to a safe standard. The Controls Engineer may be asked to perform tasks as required by management deemed as a reasonable request. This job description is a summary of the typical functions of the role, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of possible role responsibilities, tasks and duties and is subject to review. The responsibilities, tasks and duties of the job holder might differ from those outlined in the job description and other duties, as assigned, might form part of the job.

Requirements

• An associates degree in electrical engineering or related discipline or advanced training with a minimum or 5 years experience.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience as a controls technician, preferably in an automation environment.
• Good technical & experienced hands-on ability relating to automation hardware and software.
• A good understanding of PLC control system architecture and field control devices.
• A good understanding of DC motor controls.
• Online code monitoring, modification and development with any PLC platform.
• Experience with SCADA and Siemens HMI systems.
• Experience in a warehouse, distribution, production or FMCG environment.
• Understanding of Control System Communication Protocols such as WCS and WMS systems.
• Sound analytical skills with an eye for detail; good problem solving ability and a practical approach.
• Experience working with computerized maintenance management systems.
• Numerate and PC literate including G-Suite and MS Office programs.

Nice To Haves

• Siemens TIA Portal a plus.

Responsibilities

• Activate a pre-defined workaround or make temporary modifications to PLC code to allow the operation to continue when a hardware fault is identified.
• Collaborate with the Automation Control team to diagnose and deploy the required code fixes.
• Provide front line issues investigation of live production control systems (hardware and software), including the use of relevant diagnostic tools such as Profibus / Can Bus networks and Bar Code Readers.
• Carry out planned maintenance across the site.
• Analyze data and find solutions to improve MHE performance.
• Complete quality inspections to ensure work is completed to a safe standard.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree