AI Controls Engineer

Ironbelly Studios; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Canada is seeking an Engineering professional to lead projects in the design and testing of smart vision solutions. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, 5-7 years of experience, and skills in PLC programming, AutoCAD, and robotics. This full-time role involves extensive collaboration with cross-functional teams and on-site deployment at customer facilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-7 years engineering & design work experience.
• Experience with multiple PLC brands is an asset.
• Well versed in Canadian Electrical Code and Industrial practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and collaborate on projects through design, build, test and commissioning phases.
• Collaborate with machine builders and contractors.
• Deploy machinery at customer facilities, providing post-installation support.

Skills

PLC & HMI programming

Electrical schematics interpretation

Robotics programming

Interpersonal and communication skills

Technical analysis and troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Solidworks Electrical

FANUC Roboguide

Job description

Overview

We have a growing hardware and software focused department that builds and develops smart vision solutions for quality assurance in manufacturing environments. Based in Waterloo Ontario this product team employs a talented and dynamic team of R&D and Applications Engineers who provide unique engineering development activities in design prototyping and testing to drive new technology development build innovative products and maintain and support our deployed solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams on projects through the design build test and commissioning phases
• Spearhead the design programming testing and deployment of PLC & HMI programs Electrical Panels and Robotics Applications
• Merge insights from Optical Engineers and AI Software Developers to integrate electrical electronic and control systems including discrete electronic components and PCBA systems with AI-enabled inspection hardware to deliver cohesive cutting-edge solutions
• Collaborate with machine builders and contractors to verify hardware & software functionality
• Schedule and lead ESA and PSHSR Inspections to ensure machine conformity
• Deploy machinery at customer facilities test and commission the projects on-site and provide post-installation support and troubleshooting
• Travel for customer and business requirements as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree or Diploma in Engineering Technology (Electrical Controls or Mechatronics is preferred)
• Minimum of 5-7 years engineering & design work experience
• Proficient in PLC & HMI programming with experience across multiple PLC brands to demonstrate flexibility and depth of control systems knowledge (experience with Mitsubishi Keyence or Allen Bradley is a strong asset)
• Skilled in AutoCAD or Solidworks Electrical and interpreting electrical schematics
• Well versed in the Canadian Electrical Code with a focus on Industrial practices
• Experience with Robotics and Robot programming (including both collaborative and traditional robots such as FANUC)
• Experience with robot simulation tools such as FANUC Roboguide
• Experience with discrete electronics and PCBA design is an asset
• Experience with programming languages such as Python and C for data handling automation scripting or embedded system integration is an asset
• Experience with CSA and PSHSR requirements for safeguarding of equipment is an asset
• Experience with industrial Cameras Vision systems or AI-based vision applications is an asset

Personal Skills

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Self-motivated resourceful and well organized
• Self-starter with a proactive driven mindset
• Independent worker capable of taking initiative and ownership of tasks
• Effectively manage multiple priorities while meeting project deadlines
• Works well alone or as part of a team
• Flexible with good time management
• Strong technical analytical and troubleshooting skills

Our Expectations: Company Standards

• Uphold company policies and integrity
• Be a champion of our Philosophy
• Follow all safety procedures & instructions
• Active involvement in company and department goals
• Follow 5S principles quality environmental and health & safety systems
• Interact with all working peers in a respectful and pleasant manner

Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the associate for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1