Controls Engineer
Magna International
- Newmarket, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develop, implement and maintain standards for controls, programming and software throughout the assembly operations and at sub-supplier locations.
- Investigate and implement sensor methodologies to improve detection methods to increase equipment speed sand enhance mistake proofing.
- Investigate, experiment and implement (with approvals) controls and programming changes to improve productivity and mistake proofing on an ongoing bases.
- Compile a documentation history of all software applications by work cell, establish, and maintain a revision control system.
- Provide technical data and documentation to support capital justification for new controls hardware and software.
- Assist maintenance in troubleshooting and problem solving of controls and programming as required.
- Provide technical support for an integrated information system that links shop floor activities (i.e. quality, productivity, etc.) to management information system.
- Work with production and maintenance mechanics to ensure maximum up time and efficiency of production equipment
- Ensure proper electrical repairs to production equipment, plant equipment and plant facilities
- Program PLC's for equipment to ensure safe operation and correct sequencing for error proofing and machine cycle time optimization
- Reprogram PLC's on engineering changes as per directed instructions from engineering or supervision
- Ensure equipment is wired clearly and as per latest safety standards
- Provide technical support for assembly operations LAN
- Act as a technical contact (controls, software, and programming) for vendors.
- Monitor vendors through build and programming phases to ensure Dortec general assembly and test equipment technical specifications are met.
- Participate at design and final sign of level for new equipment purchases.
- Perform basic wiring and panel construction as required.
- Assist in commissioning new equipment during program launches
- Help build new assembly stations by wiring panels and programming PLC's
- Assist when necessary, on any mechanical projects to help achieve timeliness
- Perform all job functions in a safe and healthful manner, abiding by all Health, Safety and Housekeeping rules and regulations
- Must be aware of relevance and importance of their activities and how it effects quality and the environment for our customers
- Provides own tools as required
- Perform other duties as required
- 3 to 5 years of work related experience
- CAN and CAN FD Communication protocol knowledge is required
- Knowledge of CANoe Vector Programming
- 3 to 5 years' experience robotic programming and troubleshooting
- 3 to 5 years experience with PLC programming
- Knowledge of Labview and Labwindows is an asset
- LAN/WAN experience
- Visual Basic, C++ knowledge required
- Competitive total rewards package
- Comprehensive employer paid health and dental benefits, with the option of flex plans
- Retirement Savings Program with employer match
- Magna Base Contribution & Profit Sharing program
- Paid Time Off
- Continuous professional development, Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee purchase discounts program
- Safety Shoes allowance
- Employee BBQs and Events
- And so much more!