Controls & Automation Engineer Specialist II

About the role

As a member of the Engineering team, the Engineer will be responsible for all plant equipment controls engineering & improvement functions and overall plant operational support.

Responsibilities

• Modifies programming for PLCs (typically Allen Bradley), HMIs, robots, vision inspection cameras, electric torque tools and plant automation as needed – often with and while directing Maintenance team.
• Troubleshoots problems with processes and hardware
• Coordinates with others in order to troubleshoot problems and implement solutions
• Provides technical assistance as needed
• Responsible for installation and technical support of PLC based hardware and software
• Analyze plant processes, design, and implement improvements
• Maintain quality and safety standards – Follows ISO14001 and TS16949 procedures
• Designs and/or specifies work fixtures and modifies as required by production
• Research and purchases tools and equipment as required
• Manages projects including installation and modifications of tools and equipment by contractors and internal Maintenance team
• Analyzes ergonomic concerns and implements solutions
• Participates in continuous improvement activities
• Instructs maintenance on modifications or repairs to production equipment
• Supervises Skilled Trades for projects and to cover Supervisor absences
• Ensures compliance with the following legislation: OHSA, Human Rights, Employment Standards, and Labor Relations
• Works safely, reporting hazards and unsafe conditions, and takes all reasonable measures to protect themselves and co-workers
• Uses and or wears personal protective equipment that the company requires to be used or worn
• Performs any other duties as required in pursuance to the function of this position or as directed
• Ability to work extended hours, weekends, on-call, and temporary work another shift if needed to support production, shutdowns, and launch activities.

Qualifications

A Senior Professional (P3) applies advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Responsibilities Typically Include Managing projects / processes, working independently with limited supervisionCoaching and reviewing the work of lower level professionalsProblems faced are difficult and sometimes complex