Ice Cream Automation and Electrical Engineer

The Magnum Ice Cream Company; Central Ontario; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food and beverage company in Ontario is seeking an experienced Ice Cream Automation and Electrical Engineer to oversee electrical control systems and collaborate on production improvements. Responsibilities include project analysis, team management, and maintenance of automation systems. The ideal candidate has an AS in Electrical Engineering and strong PLC programming skills.

Qualifications

• AS Electrical / Electronics Engineering (or similar field of study).
• Software / Rockwell PLC Programming Knowledge.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze project requirements and perform technical calculations supporting design.
• Oversee project workflow and ensure timely delivery of projects.
• Manage controls team activities.

Skills

Software / Rockwell PLC Programming Knowledge

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Education

AS Electrical / Electronics Engineering

Tools

GE Proficy iFix

Power BI

Job description

Overview

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is seeking an Ice Cream Automation and Electrical Engineer to design, develop, and supervise electrical control systems, equipment, and machinery with a focus on safety. Responsible for the installation and technical support of PLC-based hardware and software. Supports production-line concerns, continuous improvement projects, and kaizen activities as a leader and team member. Ensures safety objectives and legal requirements are observed. Participates in controls and electrical upgrades; supervises the controls team, manages PTO requests, approves timecards, and schedules projects. Leads and maintains the electrical program as the site technical authority (TA3).

The Automation and Electrical Engineer will be responsible for the above, with cross-functional collaboration across departments to identify opportunities for savings and equipment performance improvements.

Responsibilities

• Analyze project requirements and perform technical calculations supporting design including electrical requirements, robotic safety standards, motor controls and IT needs.
• Oversee project workflow and support internal and external resources to ensure timely delivery of projects, expected quality, and allotted budget.
• Electrical and software design of customized solutions including manufacturing automation and safety systems. Able to maintain project scope and identify project creep.
• Support manufacture, build and validation of systems which include pneumatics, servos, variable frequency drives, relays, communication networks, HMI touchscreens, and more.
• Create customer documentation such as user manuals, programming diagrams, network diagrams, and electrical drawings.
• Architect programs that are simple to test, well documented and versatile.
• Manage controls team activities.
• Troubleshooting and root cause analysis of controls related losses in the site.
• Provide technical assistance and input into reliability of factory systems and networks.
• Site Communications Management.
• Leads the development of the plant masterplan for electrical and networks systems.
• Site Automation Support.

Qualifications

Essential

• AS Electrical / Electronics Engineering (or similar field of study).
• Software / Rockwell PLC Programming Knowledge
• GE Proficy iFix Knowledge
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Desired

• BS Electrical / Electronics Engineering (or similar field of study).
• Project Management Experience
• Electrical controls and automation systems knowledge
• Database Knowledge
• Power BI Experience

Job details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Distribution and Supply Chain
• Industries: Manufacturing; Food and Beverage Manufacturing; Food and Beverage Services

About the Company and Diversity

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Unilever Canada is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, marital status, family status, disability, genetic characteristics, and a conviction for which a pardon has been granted.

If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail]. Please note: These lines are reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and are not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses.

Unilever Canada est une organisation engagée à la diversité et à l'inclusion pour stimuler nos résultats d'affaires et créer un meilleur avenir chaque jour pour nos employés, les consommateurs globaux, les partenaires et les communautés. Nous croyons qu'un effectif diversifié nous permet de faire correspondre nos ambitions de croissance et de stimuler l'inclusion dans l'entreprise. Tous les candidats qualifiés recevront la considération pour un emploi sans égard à la race, la couleur, la religion, le sexe, l'orientation sexuelle, l'identité ou l'expression de genre, l'âge, l'origine nationale ou ethnique, l'état matrimonial, la situation familiale, l'invalidité, les caractéristiques génétiques, et une condamnation pour laquelle un pardon a été accordé.

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EEO and Compliance

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, or any other legally protected status.