Senior Controls Engineer

Samco Machinery; Toronto; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Samco Machinery in Canada is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to design, develop, test and support electrical equipment and systems under the Manager's supervision.

You will program PLCs (Allen Bradley, Bosch-Rexroth, Codesys), modify AutoCAD drawings, troubleshoot issues, and lead control-system integration for roll forming and packaging lines. Travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or technology.
• Five years technologist experience in an electrical controls field.
• Five years PLC and HMI programming across multiple platforms.

Responsibilities

• Program and debug PLC code on multiple platforms (Allen Bradley, Bosch-Rexroth, Codesys).
• Develop organized, maintainable, and reusable code.
• Use AutoCAD Electrical to update design drawings.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues during testing, on-site installation, and warranty calls.
• Startup of AC drives, Servo Drives & cut-to-length systems.
• Create robust programs to control multi-station machinery for roll forming and packaging.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Troubleshooting

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Electrical or mechanical engineering degree

Tools

RSLogix 5000/500

Bosch Rexroth

Codesys

AutoCAD Electrical

AutoCAD

Job description

The Senior Controls Engineer is responsible for providing technical support and services in the design, development, testing, production and operation of electrical equipment and systems, as outlined by the Manager.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Program and debug structure text and ladder logic code on multiple PLC controller platforms (Allen Bradley, Bosch-Rexroth, Codesys)
• Develop code that is organized, structured, documents, maintainable and reusable
• Use AutoCAD Electrical to update design drawings
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical issues during testing, on-site installation, and warranty calls
• Startup of AC drives, Servo Drives & cut-to-length systems
• Create robust programs and sequences to control complex, multi-station machinery to preform processes such roll forming, material handling, packaging
• Set high standards of performance, assume responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks
• Follow the engineering schedule for each project by establishing critical path deliverables for checking and ensure that the Master Production Schedule is not sacrificed due to late releases of engineering
• Ensure efficient use of time and workflow by planning work and keeping work area organized and clean
• Collaborate with supervisors and co-workers to ensure an on-time quality product and to accomplish work goals
• Maintain positive and productive working relationships with manager, other shop workers, and engineering and office staff
• Be courteous and helpful when dealing with customers, suppliers and with coworkers
• Maintain effective performance under pressure. Handle stress in a manner that is acceptable to others and to the company
• Comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and policies as outlined in the Company Health and Safety Manual
• Mentor other employees
• Follow all plant safety rules
• Comply with all company rules and regulations as outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Follow departmental processes required by ISO and actively participate in recommending improvements
• Follow lockout/tagout procedures on live equipment before performing any work
• Engineering degree, undergraduate degree or College diploma in electrical or mechanical engineering or technology with emphasis on control systems
• Five years Technologist experience working in an electrical controls field
• Five years PLC and HMI programming with more than one manufacturer platform
• Five years working extensively with RSLogix 5000 & 500 or Bosch Rexroth software
• Ability to use AutoCAD to modify design drawings
• HMI and PLC Programming (multiple platforms)
• Debugging and trouble shooting
• Problem solving
• Device Networking
• Ability to use a multi meter to take measurements
• Ability to use a scope measurements
• Ability to manage time
• Equipment integration

Other

• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time or as needed
• Ability to work occasional weekend and/or evening as necessary in order to meet quality and due dates