Robotics and Automation Technician

Magna International; Penetanguishene; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive technology company in Ontario is seeking a Robotics Technician to join their team. Responsibilities include modifying and commissioning automation control systems integrated with robots, troubleshooting process issues, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have post-secondary education in Robotics/Automation and experience in PLC programming and welding. This role offers a dynamic work environment with competitive benefits and emphasizes a commitment to employee development.

Benefits

Fitness membership discounts

Paid personal days

Competitive extended health benefits

Group RRSP matching program

Profit Sharing Plan

Education Reimbursement Program

Qualifications

• Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Certification in robotic programming (ABB, Fanuc, Panasonic) is a plus.
• Physically fit to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Modify automation control systems integrated with robots.
• Implement Safety Category 4 for installations.
• Troubleshoot process problems and lead continuous improvements.
• Maintain automated work cells and mechanical presses.

Skills

PLC programming

Mig welding

Stick welding

Tig welding

Vision Systems

Education

Post-Secondary education in Robotics / Automation

Tools

Allen Bradley Rs Logix

Studio 5000

Keyence 2D, 3D scanner

Cognex camera

Job description

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What We Offer

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Group Summary

The Mechatronics, Mirrors and Lighting group specializes in automotive technologies that are driving the future of mobility. Combining a deep systems knowledge to develop unique vehicle access experiences, intelligent vision systems and advanced automotive lighting technologies, MML's expertise light the path to innovation, safety and styling.

Job Responsibilities

The Robotics Technician is responsible for modifying existing automation control systems and designing, estimating, and commissioning new ones integrated with Robots based on PLC's. They implement Safety Category 4 for installations, presses, and robotics work cells and integrate equipment with robots and testing instruments. The engineer troubleshoots process problems, participates in Continuous Improvement initiatives, and maintains automated work cells, mechanical, and hydraulic presses. They also set up and conduct maintenance programs, follow standardized work instructions/procedures, and ensure compliance with customer requirements and quality, health and safety, and environmental standards.

• Responsible for modifying existing automation control systems as well as designing, estimating, and commissioning new automation control systems integrated with Robots based on PLC’s
• Implement Safety Category 4 for all required installations, presses and robotics work cells
• Integrate equipment with robots and various testing and monitoring instruments
• Troubleshoot process problems and initiative and/or participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives and quality improvements
• Maintain and service automated work cells; mechanical and hydraulic presses
• Set up and conduct predictive and preventative maintenance programs for required equipment
• Perform all work in good standard, respond to off duty calls, and work rotating shifts if required.
• Follow all work cell and/or department standardized work instructions/procedures.
• Ensure compliance and enforcement of Customer Specific Requirements, QMS (IATF16949), Health and Safety (ISO 45001), EMS (ISO14001), and security (PIP) requirements.
• Perform housekeeping duties to maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Promote and comply with health, safety, and environmental standards, safe operating procedures, good housekeeping practices and the observance of protective equipment requirements at all times.
• Attend authorized training in order to develop and/or maintain relevant job-related knowledge, techniques, skills, and/or certification.
• May be required to carry out job duties and responsibilities in a work environment that may include, but is not limited to, varying levels of noise and/or temperature.
• Perform any other reasonable duty as required or assigned by Management.

Qualifications

• Post- Secondary education in Robotics / Automation
• Must have experience in Mig, Stick and Tig welding
• Must have PLC programming and Troubleshooting experience with Allen Bradley Rs Logix and Studio 5000.
• Must have experience working with Vision System such as Keyence 2D, 3D and barcode scanners, Cognex camera etc.
• Must have full understanding of fundamentals in projection welding and Mig welding
• Able to work with minimal supervision and be self-motivated
• Certification in one or more robot programming courses (ABB, Fanuc, Panasonic)
• Medar programming experience
• Physically fit and able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to Create, manipulate and follow robot programs for ABB, Fanuc, Panasonic for repair and modification purposes

Site Benefits

• A great work experience with a diverse and dedicated workforce
• A strong focus on safety and health and wellness (fitness membership discounts)
• Five and a half (5.5.) paid personal days
• Competitive extended health benefitsGroup RRSP matching program
• Profit Sharing Plan
• Team appreciation lunches and events
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Continuous Improvement and Development Culture

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

Worker Type

Regular / Permanent

Group

Magna Mechatronics, Mirrors & Lighting