Engineer - Automation

Linamar Corporation; Guelph; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement opportunities

Community outreach programs

Social committees

Auto supplier discounts

Job summary

Linamar Corporation seeks an Automation Engineer to report to Engineering Manager. You will implement, troubleshoot and monitor machining programming and robotic repairs on a fast-paced manufacturing floor.

Responsibilities include analyzing machines, supervising installations, and designing PLC and robotics programs while planning projects with cost and timing estimates.

Qualifications

• Trade license in Industrial Electrical Maintenance required.
• Minimum five years' PLC and robotics repair/programming experience.
• Completed courses by machine manufacturing.
• Thorough understanding of electrical/electronic schematics, blueprints, pneumatics/hydraulics.
• Ability to select appropriate measuring tools and standards for projects.

Responsibilities

• Analyze machines, investigate failures, and research system components.
• Supervise installation and modifications of mechanical systems.
• Design and implement PLC, Ultraware, Panel Builder and Profile Buss programs.
• Plan projects with material, cost and timing estimates.

Skills

PLC programming

Robotics repair

Electrical troubleshooting

Schematic reading

Project coordination

Communications

Education

Trade License in Industrial Electrical Maintenance (442A)

Electrical or mechanical technology program

Tools

PLC systems

Robotics tools

Job description

Job Description

Automation Engineer

The Automation Engineer position will be responsible for reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will implement, troubleshoot and monitor machining programming and robotic repairs.

Powering Vehicles, Motion, Work, and Lives since 1966.

Performance Expectations

• Analyze machines, investigate mechanical failures and research design, operation and components of systems.
• Supervise and inspect installation and modifications or mechanical systems.
• Implement and design PLC, Ultraware, Panel Builder and Profile Buss Programs.
• Plan and manage projects, preparing material, cost and timing estimates.

Credentials

• Trade License in Industrial Electrical Maintenance (442A).
• Completed program in electrical or mechanical technology.
• Minimum five years’ experience in PLC and robotic repair/programming.
• Completed courses by machine manufacturing.
• Thorough comprehension of electrical/electronic schematic diagrams, blueprints and pneumatic/hydraulic systems.
• Ability to decide appropriate measuring tools, methods and standards of equipment to use for projects.

Desired Characteristics

• Demonstrate good Communication skills and ability to coordinate projects between engineers, contractors, technicians and suppliers.

What Linamar Has To Offer

• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
• Social committees and sports teams.
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

About Us

Linamar Corporation is a Canadian diversified global manufacturing company of highly engineered products across global industries & markets. From the entrepreneurial seeds planted by our dynamic founder, to the support provided along the way, all Linamar employees are poised for success in this fast-paced and rapidly growing environment. With access to the tools you need to succeed, you will make an impact along with other motivated and engaged people.

Linamar is committed to promoting accessible recruitment as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Linamar will attempt to accommodate persons with a disability in an appropriate and effective manner throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Accommodations will be provided upon request.