Electrical Design & Robot Programming Technician

Accountancy & Business Improvement Ltd; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mecatherm in Canada seeks an Electrical Design & Robot Programming Technician to lead the architecture and design of analog circuits, systems and algorithms. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will create PLC/HMI programs, draw BOMs, and support onsite and remote commissioning to resolve production issues.

The role requires strong AutoCAD/RAPID skills, 5+ years in electrical controls design and programming, and the ability to travel up to 50% for installations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in electrical controls design and programming.
• Expert level AutoCAD and RAPID (or equivalent robotic language) experience.
• Intermediate level work and project experience in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Demonstrated understanding of engineering theories and principles and Canadian Electrical Standards.
• Knowledge of or ability to become quickly familiar with required code for operation’s geographical area.
• Proven knowledge and familiarity with relevant programming languages (data processing techniques and development best practices).
• Able to travel up to 50% of the time (locally, nationally and/or internationally) for onsite commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret contracts and drawings; participate in preliminary design.
• Create PLC/HMI programs and controls for sensors and robotics.
• Prepare drawings, BOMs and engineering documentation.
• Research and procure materials; adopt new technologies for ABI.
• Develop embedded software to assist system automation and robot control.
• Provide on-site/remote programming, troubleshooting and training; support customer installations.

Skills

Electrical controls design

Robotics programming

Engineering fundamentals

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Tools

AutoCAD

RAPID

Job description

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Electrical Design & Robot Programming Technician will primarily be responsible for the architecture and design of analog circuits, systems and algorithms. This positionwill evaluate the feasibility of different engineering approaches to resolve technical problems and suggest modifications as required. The Electrical Design & Robot Programming Technician must be creative and innovative and have a proven ability to communicate technical issues to both technical and non-technical employees and clients. This position is also responsible for maintenance and modification of existing applications to increase operating efficiency – including resolving production problems.

Electrical Design & Robot Programming TechnicianResponsibilities:

• Review of documentation (contracts & PO's with clients and suppliers).


• Involvement in preliminary design with conceptual ideas and design principles.


• Create programs for PLC's, HMI's and other automation components, controls for sensors, robotics.


• Prepare Drawings, Bills of materials and other engineering documentation.


• Research, identify, procure and expedite necessary materials and components.


• Research any new technologies and adopt them for ABI's use.


• Develop equipment documentation including installation, maintenance and training manuals.


• When necessary, be involved in hands on wiring of control panels and equipment.


• Provide customer support/service by providing onsite/remote programming, fine tuning, troubleshooting, logins, and repairs.


• Travel to customers facilities to install and commission ABI's equipment at the customers facilities.


• Be involved in supplied equipment safety review and customer training.


• Troubleshoot and resolve any code issues.


• Document all programming tasks and procedures.


• Perform routine software maintenance.


• Design embedded software to assist with system automation.


• Develop, implement and manage robotic systems and related software.


• Support internal processes through the creation of system design documents, data models, workflows and automation.


• Other duties, tasks and responsibilities as may be assigned by ABI management.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years experience in electrical controls design and programming


• Expert level AutoCAD and RAPID (or equivalent robotic language) experience


• Intermediate level work and project experience in Electrical Engineering or related field


• Demonstrated understanding of engineering theories and principles and Canadian Electrical Standards


• Knowledge of or ability to become quickly familiar with required code for operation’s geographical area


• Proven knowledge and familiarity with relevant programming languages (data processing techniques and development best practices)


• Able to work effectively both in person and remotely whether working independently or within a team


• Knowledgeable in current and emerging technologies, market trends, application development methodologies.


• Strong interpersonal skills for effective interaction with system users & third parties.


• Excellent communication skills with the ability to assess, interpret, and communicate business-related information and technical information to technical and non-technical users


• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Remains up to date and knowledgeable in the latest technologies and trends with the ability and willingness to learn new framework(s) for robotics application, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programming, and various other applications.


• Works well under pressure, flexible, and is able to prioritize and manage competing demands/deadlines


• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail


• Ability to make sound technical decisions


• Able to travel up to 50% of the time (locally, nationally and/or internationally) for onsite commissioning


• A valid Driver’s License and Passport for travel


• Ability to work overtime and on weekends as required