PLC Technician
Ferrero
- Brantford, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Perform investigation of manufacturing equipment deviations and anomalies related to automation and software.
- Implement software changes and upgrades to improve equipment accuracy and runtime.
- Assist other maintenance staff in identifying and procuring equipment and parts necessary for daily maintenance requirements.
- Assist in electrical documentation of changes and upgrades.
- Provide technical support to maintenance staff.
- Program PLC and HMI applications for integration and troubleshooting of automated process equipment.
- Provide technical and automation support to production
- BS/BA in Science, Engineering Software Programming, certified electronic technologist, (CET) or equivalent
- Minimum 7-10 years direct experience programming, designing and maintaining industrial control systems in a fast-paced process industry.
- Strong knowledge of process control systems and automation specifically; Allen Bradley/Rockwell, Wonderware programming and Siemens, hardware management, and commissioning.
- Strong knowledge of ignition software
- Knowledge of Fanuc robotics, Elau drives, Servo Axis controls, Vision systems, HMI programming, hardware management / commissioning and Scada integration.
- Strong PLC Programming / troubleshooting skills. Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database management software, SQL Server and Web server software.
- Strong communication skills