Controls Engineer [14403]

MEDA Engineering & Technical Services; Windsor; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits after 90 days

Pension with employer match

Referral bonus

Job summary

MEDA Engineering & Technical Services in Windsor, ON is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer for a 6-month contract, with potential extension. The role requires the ability to work all three shifts, including overnights and afternoons, and overtime on weekends/holidays.

Responsibilities include reviewing automation projects using FIS plant software, troubleshooting PLCs and robotics, updating backups, programming new machining and conveyor systems, and implementing engineering changes.

Qualifications

• College Technology Diploma (required)
• Ability to read blueprints, AutoCAD, interpret and modify electrical schematics
• Familiarity with robotics
• Familiarity with VFDs, encoders, network/Ethernet controls, Profinet

Responsibilities

• Review automation times using FIS plant monitoring software
• Troubleshoot PLC, robot, and other automation problems
• Update program backups for automation
• Program new installations of machining, gantry and conveyor systems
• Reprogram automation for engineering changes and improvements

Skills

Blueprint reading

Robotics familiarity

Electrical schematics interpretation

Networking: Ethernet/Profinet

Education

College Technology Diploma

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Applied Science

Tools

AutoCAD

PLC programming

Step 7

TIA Portal

Rexroth

Schneider Unity

840D

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Controls Engineer to join our team!

NOTE:

• 6-month contract that could be extended but no guarantee
• Ability to work all three shifts is required, primarily the off shifts (midnights and afternoons)
• Ability work overtime including weekends and holidays when required

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Use Factory Information Systems (FIS) plant monitoring software to review times of automation, review and follow up automation projects and installations
• Troubleshoot PLC, robot, and other automation problems
• Update program backups for automation
• Program new installations of machining, gantry and conveyor systems
• Reprogram automation for engineering changes and improvements

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• College Technology Diploma
• Ability to read blueprints, AutoCAD, interpret and modify electrical schematics
• Familiarity with robotics
• Familiarity with VFD’s (Variable Frequency Drives), encoders, network/Ethernet controls, Profinet

PREFERRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Applied Science
• Ability to independently troubleshoot all body equipment and continuously evaluate equipment for improvement for quality and delivery
• Substantial understanding of conveyors system programming and gantry systems, in addition to networking understanding, Ethernet, Profibus, Profinet
• Proven problem-solving skills, including 8Ds, FMEAs, DMAICs, TIA Portal, Step 7, Rexroth, Schneider Unity, 840D
• Experienced in laser burning
• Understanding of Cognex vision systems
• Simulation modeling exposure
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience
• Lean Tools – 5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream Mapping
• DMAIC and DMADV (DFSS) Project Methodology experience
• TQM and Kaizen Methods
• Visual Factory Management

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• $35.00 - $40.00 / hour (depending on experience)
• Paid Benefits after 90 days (individual and family) – extended medical, out-of-country coverage, dental etc.
• Pension eligibility, with employer match, after 1 full year of work

MEDA offers an excellent referral bonus. Great candidates know great candidates.

MEDA Limited is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of any of the protected reasons as described in the Ontario Human Rights Code. We are committed to providing accommodation for persons with disabilities, as described in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and granted to those that request assistance during our hiring process.