Electrotechnician

KIK Consumer Products; Laval (administrative region); On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

KIK Consumer Products is seeking an Electrical Engineering / Automation Technician in Laval, QC to improve reliability and performance of production equipment. The role blends hands-on troubleshooting with long-term modernization and robotics projects.

The technician will support maintenance, diagnose electrical and automation issues, and develop permanent solutions while collaborating with Production, Quality, and Engineering teams to increase OEE and safety.

Qualifications

• DEC in Electrical Engineering Technology or equivalent.
• Relevant manufacturing/industrial experience highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical troubleshooting and automation.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to maintenance, troubleshoot electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and automated systems.
• Develop and implement improvement and automation projects to boost reliability and productivity.
• Participate in robotics/automation projects and integration with suppliers.
• Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement for downtime reduction.
• Document modifications and training for maintenance and operations teams.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Automation knowledge

PLC programming

HMI programming

Robotics experience

Diagnostics

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

DEC in Electrical Engineering Technology - Automation and Controls

Tools

PLC programming

HMI programming

VFDs

Servo systems

Industrial networks

Machine vision (asset)

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Electrical Engineering / Automation Technician plays a key role in improving the reliability, modernization, and performance of the plant's production equipment. This hands-on position bridges day-to-day technical support with long-term equipment improvement and plant modernization.

Job Description

The Electrical Engineering / Automation Technician plays a key role in improving the reliability, modernization, and performance of the plant's production equipment. This hands-on position bridges day-to-day technical support with long-term equipment improvement and plant modernization.

The Role Combines Two Primary Responsibilities

• Technical support to the Maintenance Department, particularly in troubleshooting and resolving electrical, electronic, instrumentation, and automation-related issues.
• Development and execution of improvement, automation, and robotics projects aimed at increasing equipment reliability, safety, productivity, capacity, and overall operational efficiency.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical Support & Maintenance

• Support the maintenance team in diagnosing and resolving complex issues on production equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and automated systems.
• Diagnose issues related to PLCs, HMIs, variable frequency drives (VFDs), servo drives and motors, sensors, control systems, industrial networks, and machine safety systems.
• Actively support major breakdowns to minimize equipment downtime.
• Perform failure analysis and identify root causes of recurring equipment issues.
• Develop and implement permanent corrective solutions rather than repeatedly repairing the same failures.
• Support the development of troubleshooting methods and transfer technical knowledge to the maintenance team.
• Participate in preventive and predictive maintenance improvements for electrical and automation components.
• Document modifications and improvements made to equipment.

Automation & Equipment Improvement

• Identify automation opportunities to improve safety, productivity, quality, and equipment reliability.
• Design, program, test, and commission modifications to existing automated systems.
• Modify and optimize PLC and HMI programs on production equipment.
• Participate in modernization of control systems and replacement of obsolete components.
• Develop plant automation standards to reduce technology variation and simplify maintenance support.
• Participate in the integration and commissioning of new production equipment.
• Develop solutions to improve machine cycle time, downtime, changeovers, process controls, and defect detection.
• Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering to identify and prioritize improvement opportunities.

Robotics

• Identify manual operations that could benefit from automation or robotics.
• Participate in feasibility studies and the development of robotics projects.
• Develop or coordinate the integration of industrial robots and cobots, pick-and-place systems, machine vision, palletizing/depalletizing, automated case packing, conveyors, and material handling systems.
• Collaborate with external integrators and suppliers during design, installation, programming, and commissioning.
• Ensure knowledge transfer to Maintenance and Production teams following implementation.

Reliability & Continuous Improvement

• Analyze breakdown and downtime data to identify major sources of equipment losses.
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and associated corrective action plans.
• Identify equipment and components presenting obsolescence or reliability risks.
• Develop electrical and automation modernization plans for critical equipment.
• Contribute to initiatives aimed at improving OEE, reducing downtime, and increasing production capacity.
• Participate in cost reduction and operational performance improvement projects.
• Support new technologies that improve production data collection, monitoring, and utilization.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in defining project requirements and technical specifications.
• Evaluate technical solutions, obtain and analyze supplier proposals and estimate project costs and benefits.
• Participate in the preparation of CAPEX requests when required.
• Coordinate activities with suppliers, integrators, contractors, and internal teams.
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) when required.
• Support and supervise installation, startup, and commissioning activities.
• Ensure proper technical documentation and training following implementation.

TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION & STANDARDS

• Maintain electrical drawings and equipment technical documentation.
• Ensure proper backup and version control of PLC, HMI, VFD, servo, and other programmable system files.
• Develop standards for electrical and automation components.
• Participate in standardization of PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, and other critical components.
• Document critical equipment parameters to facilitate troubleshooting and recovery.
• Develop troubleshooting procedures and technical guides for the maintenance team.

Qualifications

• Diploma of College Studies (DEC) in Electrical Engineering Technology – Automation and Controls, Electrodynamics, Instrumentation and Control, or equivalent technical education.
• Relevant experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical troubleshooting and automation.
• Experience with PLC and HMI programming and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of VFDs, servo systems, sensors, industrial control systems, and industrial communication networks.
• Ability to read, understand, troubleshoot, and modify electrical schematics.
• Experience with industrial robot programming, integration or troubleshooting is a strong asset.
• Experience with machine vision systems is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of machine safety standards and safety circuits.

Experience in a high-speed automated manufacturing environment is considered an asset.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on, shop-floor-oriented approach.
• Ability to move from immediate troubleshooting to root cause analysis and permanent corrective solutions.
• Strong autonomy, accountability and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Technical curiosity and interest in emerging technologies.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to work effectively with Maintenance and Production teams.
• Ability to communicate with suppliers, integrators, contractors, and technical partners.
• Ability to document and transfer technical knowledge to other team members.

MEASURES OF SUCCESS

Reliability

Reduction in electrical/automation downtime and recurring failures.

Performance

Improvement in equipment availability and OEE.

Modernization

Successful automation and robotics projects; modernization of aging control systems.

Risk Reduction

Reduced exposure to component obsolescence and improved system backups/documentation.

Capability

Effective knowledge transfer to Maintenance and measurable productivity, capacity, reliability and safety gains.