Role: Electrical Engineer
Type: 6 month contract-hire
Location: On site Cambridge, ON
Rate: $80 - 82/hr
JOB DESCRIPTION
Design and develop software programs (PLC and/or PC based) specific to customer and project requirements based on standard Eclipse programming methods Debug and commission control systems at our facility during the system integration stage and then at the customer site during installation Travel as required to customer and supplier sites to perform installation, commissioning, and training duties Select, test, and integrate hardware and software components such as robots, analog devices, motion controllers, sensors, vision systems, and lasers Work with other members of the Controls Engineering department and other groups to continuously improve methods of integrating controls technology, with the goals being enhanced safety, enhanced functionality, and reduced cost Work with customers, project managers, designers, toolmakers and electricians to solve problems in order to provide the customer with a complete, functional automation system Provide thorough testing of machine functionality to verify software program completeness. Provide accurate documentation for each project Advise customer on solving technical problems Provide customer with training specific to their current project (i.e. machine operation, programming principles and program structure) Ability to work within a team environment and actively participate in group meetings
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- 7+ years of custom automation, machine builder, or OEM experience PLC programming experience (Allen Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff, etc.)
- Machine commissioning and startup experience
- Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills
- Experience with industrial automation systems
- Ability to travel up to 30%
NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Robotics experience (Fanuc, ABB, KUKA, Yaskawa)
- Vision system experience (Cognex, Keyence)
- Motion control and servo systems
- Laser integration experience
- HMI development experience
- Automotive automation experience
- Packaging or material handling automation experience
We may use artificial intelligence tools to assist with the screening, assessment, or selection of potential applicants for this position.
Vacancy: This posting is for a currently vacant role, and the successful candidate will be hired into an existing open position.
