Corporate Electrical Engineer

IKO Global; Brampton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Electrical Engineer or Technologist to join their Corporate Electrical Engineering Team in Brampton. This role focuses on the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and involves supporting various plants, configuring applications, and ensuring seamless integration with ERP systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in PLC programming, network communication, and SQL databases, along with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. This innovative firm values teamwork, integrity, and employee development, offering a competitive compensation package and a collaborative work environment where your contributions will make a significant impact.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Health care benefits

Progressive workplace

Commitment to teamwork

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience preferred, but recent graduates are welcome.
• Strong knowledge of PLC, HMI, Ethernet, and SQL.

Responsibilities

• Support and train plants on the Prodac System.
• Configure and modify Prodac applications to enhance efficiency.
• Collaborate with various departments for system integration.

Skills

Allen Bradley PLC programming

HMI programming

Ethernet networks

SQL database

AutoCAD

MS Project

Excel

Word

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

Prodac System

MES

nSCADA

Job description

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!

Job Description

Electrical Engineer for Prodac

We are currently seeking an Electrical Engineer or Technologist to be part of the Corporate Electrical Engineering Team based in Brampton, Ontario. This position will have a focus on the Manufacturing Execution System (MES), EMI (Enterprise Manufacturing Intelligence), nSCADA (Non-Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) and Integration with ERP - Prodac System. The Prodac System is designed to collect production, sensor and QA data and provides tools to the users to analyze in decision making. This system provides production, sensor and QA reports for managers to report production speeds, efficiencies, downtime, and quality.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide support to numerous plants on the Prodac System to resolve issues and provide training.
2. Configuration of new Prodac applications including implementation, testing and commissioning. Modify existing applications as requested by operations group to provide reports and data required to increase operating efficiencies and reduce downtime.
3. Maintain users, permissions and privileges of all applications related to Prodac Configuration or Data Entry.
4. Modify Allen Bradley PLC and HMI applications to support data collection.
5. Configure Prodac applications to sort data, generate reports, analyze data, and set up user interface for data entry.
6. Work with Research and QC department to test new instruments for quality control and integrate to Prodac.
7. Work with IT, JDE, Reliability and Plants to integrate/maintain ERP with Prodac (MES) System.
8. Work planning, scheduling, coordination and reporting.
9. Supporting, promoting and demonstrating IKO’s core values and leadership behaviours.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Working Knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC and HMI programming.
2. Working Knowledge of Ethernet networks and network communication standards.
3. Working knowledge of SQL database and architecture.
4. Computer skills – AutoCAD, MS Project, Excel, Word, etc.
5. Organizational skills – able to manage projects with minimal supervision.
6. Excellent analytical, technical, problem-solving, research and teamwork skills.
7. Degree/diploma in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
8. Well versed in English. (written and verbal)
9. Must be willing and able to travel to sites across North America and Europe.
10. Experience of 3+ years preferred, but a recent graduate would be considered.

Benefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment: IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.