Controls and Automation Engineer

Signode Canada; Ontario; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in transit packaging is seeking an Automation Specialist to integrate and support automated systems. This role involves troubleshooting, customer training, and optimizing existing equipment. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering and significant experience in automation.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Wellness Perks

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in automation within manufacturing.
• Knowledge of industrial networking and communication protocols.

Responsibilities

• Install, set up, and troubleshoot automated coding and printing systems.
• Provide customer training upon completion of on-site commissioning.

Skills

Problem Solving

Customer Focus

Team Player

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Electrical Engineering Technologist

Trades certification

Tools

PLC Programming Logic

Allen Bradley

Job description

With over $2B in revenue, 80+ manufacturing facilities across 6 continents and over 9,000 employees worldwide, Signode is a leading manufacturer of a broad spectrum of transit packaging consumables, tools, software, and equipment that optimize end-of-line packaging operations and protect products in transit. Signode brings this extensive product portfolio together under hundreds of trusted brands to offer complete transit packaging solutions to its customers.

We produce strap, stretch and protective packaging. We also manufacture packaging tools and equipment used to apply the bulk packaging materials. These commercial packaging products are used to pack, bundle, unitize, protect, and secure goods during warehousing and transit. Our company is a pioneer in the industrial packaging sector with a long history of customer-focused innovations in materials, processes and automation technology that have revolutionized the sector.

Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, we are proud to be the Transit Packaging Division of Crown Holdings, Inc. We are excited to go to market as Signode and to share the portfolio of products, services and capabilities that make us the world's premier end-of-line packaging company.

Job Description

Benefits :

Signode offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees, which includes health, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, life insurance, wellness perks, and more. Benefits begin the month following the hire date.

Summary :

Responsible for integrating, installing, testing, and providing training and support (both remote and on-site) for various automated coding and printing systems.

Essential Functions :

• Install, set up, and troubleshoot automated grade marking, coding, and printing systems.
• Contribute to the development of new system concepts or the optimization and improvement of existing equipment.
• Actively participate in tests according to customer project specifications using hand tools, power tools, or precision instruments.
• Read and interpret engineered drawings and equipment specifications.
• Perform project quality control checkout procedures and troubleshoot any issues identified.
• Provide customer training upon completion of on-site commissioning.
• Communicate professionally and courteously with customers.
• Demonstrate the ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve electrical, mechanical, and application issues on industrial machine lines.

Qualifications

Education :

Electrical Engineering degree or Electrical Engineering Technologist, Trades certification or College equivalent

Requirements :

• Must be willing to travel to our onsite location : Signode Canada ULC, 16 Cleve Court, Halton Hills, Ontario, L7G 0L7, Ontario, Canada
• Ability to travel to client sites int the US and throughout Quebec and Ontario 25-30%.

Experience :

• At least 5 years of experience in automation within manufacturing / industrial.
• Knowledge of industrial networking to integrate systems into customer processes and communication protocols.
• Must have practical working experience in PLC Programming Logic (Allen Bradley).
• Experience with customer service in the field and over the phone.
• Strong knowledge of electrical assembly, pneumatics, and PLCs.
• Good understanding of technical parts, machines, and electrical schematics.
• Exposure to basic scanning and vision systems.
• Experience with inkjet coding and lumber grade marking systems is a significant asset.

Functional Success Drivers :

These competencies are what we require for an individual to be successful in this role.

• Problem Solving
• Customer Focus
• Team Player
• Motivational
• Training and Development

Additional Information

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities.

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and / or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.

Signode Industrial Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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