Automation and Controls Engineer

Agropur; Toronto; On-site; CAD 86,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy company in Toronto seeks an experienced Automation Engineer to manage automation programming and controls systems, support projects, and improve plant efficiency. Candidates should have a degree in engineering and three years of manufacturing experience, particularly in the dairy sector. Strong knowledge of PLC/HMI and robotics programming is required, with a focus on Allen Bradley systems. Competitive salary included.

Benefits

Flexible group insurance plan

Employee assistance program

Pension plan with employer contributions

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Dairy industry and project management experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Ethernet/IP and hardwired I/O.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of HMI’s including modifying and creating graphics.
• Troubleshoot and support Robotic cells.
• Train and develop team members.

Skills

PLC/HMI programming knowledge

Experience with Allen Bradley systems

Robotics programming

Intermediate computer skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Technical School Degree or Bachelor’s in Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Job Type: Regular

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Agropur is looking for an Automation Engineer to join is Don Mills team.

The Automation Engineer is responsible for the plant-wide programming of automation and controls systems along with facilitating projects, assisting with troubleshooting, training technicians, and implementing new policies and procedures.

How Agropur invests in YOU:

• Recognition of years of service in calculating vacation time
• Flexible group insurance plan, including telemedicine service
• Employee assistance program
• Opportunity to invest in you (Career Path, etc.)
• Pension plan including employer contributions and more.
• Salary range 005: 86 900$ to 108 600$ (Salary will be determined based on skills, education, training & experience related to the position.)

What’s involved in this role:

• Responsible for all aspects of HMI’s including modifying existing graphics, creating new graphics based on an existing library of blocks, alarms, trends, backing up and restoring HMI projects, maintaining and troubleshooting industrial PC’s and touchscreens.
• Configure and interface with many different types of field instruments with both Ethernet/IP and hardwired IO including VFDs, level sensors, flow meters, chart recorders, photo eye’s, temperature sensors, etc.
• Troubleshoot and support Robotic cells.
• Troubleshoot and maintain Ethernet networks as needed.
• Troubleshoot and maintain various communication networks, DH+, ControlNet, DeviceNet, IO Link, etc.
• Assist with equipment breakdown and problem solving to keep the plant running.
• Troubleshoot and modify existing PLC and HMI programs.
• Write new programs for PLCs, and HMIs.
• Program VFDs, sensors, networks, chart recorders, and miscellaneous devices.
• Manage and implement projects as assigned.
• Train and develop team members.
• Maintain process-related computers and systems.
• Help with systems/structure for maintaining equipment and department documentation.
• Help production with efficiencies, throughput, safety, and quality.
• Work with management on new ideas or policies from concept to implementation.

What You Need to Join Our Team:

• Technical School Degree or bachelor’s degree in engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, or Automation) or another relevant discipline.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Dairy industry and project management experience preferred.
• PLC/HMI and Drive programming knowledge required, with strong experience in Allen Bradley systems.
• Robotics programming and troubleshooting experience, preferably with Fanuc robots.
• Experience using CAD software required.
• Intermediate computer skills with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and field-specific software.
• Ability to apply logic and structured methods to solve complex problems with effective solutions.

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Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

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