
Senior Analyst, Control & Optimization - Process Automation
- Hamilton, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develop and maintain advanced modelling, control and optimization software and systems for Manufacturing Operations
- Continuously improve modelling, control and optimization software and systems to increase manufacturing efficiency and productivity.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate modelling, control and optimization systems with existing automation infrastructure, equipment, and processes.
- Improve business results by identifying potential for advanced modelling/optimization solutions.
- Develop in-depth knowledge in automation technologies and functions, and manufacturing/business processes.
- Continuously identify, develop, and implement improvements to automation software functions and systems.
- Analyze manufacturing processes to identify new opportunities for automation.
- Monitor, support and troubleshoot automation software functions and systems to ensure optimal performance.
- Work independently and collaboratively with co-workers and leadership as part of Process Automation.
- Identify and close knowledge gaps through training and knowledge transfer from others.
- Develop network of working relationships.
- Manage assigned work.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a quantitative discipline such as Engineering, Mathematics, or Statistics
- Specialization in advanced control systems, optimization, statistics and/or machine learning including experience with R, MATLAB, Julia or Python
- Direct experience with Object-oriented programming using C++, C# or Java and relational database skills (e.g. Oracle SQL)
- Experience in Mathematical Optimization techniques (LP, MIP, etc) as well as (meta)- heuristics is a strong asset.
- Formal software training would be an asset but not required.
- Capable of analyzing technical information and quickly learning new technical skills
- Collaborative work style with strong teamwork and communication skills
- Ability to learn new technical concepts quickly and independently.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and creativity
- Results-oriented mindset, initiative, and drive
- Combination of office and manufacturing environment
- Required to wear personal safety equipment while in the plant.
- The manufacturing plant environment includes exposure to dust, chemicals, temperature changes, noise and large industrial equipment.
- Highly collaborative
- Days, Monday to Friday with extended hours as required to meet project deadlines.
- Flexibility to determine workday start and end times, to fit personal needs.
- We provide employees with a market competitive total compensation package. Our promise is to provide superior pay for superior performance, accompanied by comprehensive health and wellness, pension, vacation and related programs.
- Competitive hourly rates and shift premium
- On your first day you will immediately be eligible for:
- Bonus paid quarterly based on Company performance on key goals. Your bonus target will be 10% of base salary earnings.
- Company paid Defined Contribution Pension Plan. No employee contribution required. With employer contributions between 5 and 10%.
- Competitive vacation allowances
- Group Benefits with no health and dental premiums.
- For health and dental claims you only pay amounts above the maximums the plan pays.
- Life insurance premiums are shared with the company.
- Competitive vacation entitlements
- PPE and workwear provided at no cost (if required)
- Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs
- Free access to three onsite fitness centers and our 70-acre recreation park with multiple arenas, fields and organized sports for you and your family