Electrical Technologist
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- Mississauga, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Perform troubleshooting and diagnostic testing of Siemens drives and PLCs.
- Perform automated and robotic tooling refurbishments and function testing.
- Perform assembly and maintenance of machine control systems for automated and robotic tooling and other testing apparatus.
- Perform assembly of electrical control panels and cable assemblies.
- Perform preventative maintenance as required for all automated and robotic tooling.
- Configure mock-ups to test automated and robotic tooling.
- Setup test apparatus, perform routine testing or evaluations, and prepare test reports.
- Support vendor testing, site commissioning, and equipment integration activities.
- Set up and commissioning of automated and robotic tooling.
- Demonstrate troubleshooting and fault‑finding skills with the ability to diagnose issues, determine root cause, and support corrective actions.
- Mark up drawings and documents as required to reflect actual as-built condition of assembled products.
- Occasionally work with equipment containing high voltages.
- Occasionally work in radiation areas with appropriate safeguards.
- Travel to vendor facilities and project sites (domestic/international travel) if required. Duration of assignments can vary.
- Technologist Diploma in the field of instrumentation & controls, certificate of qualification from College of Trades and Apprenticeship or relevant technical experience.
- Minimum 5-8 years of relevant work experience.
- Experience with Siemens drive and PLCs and other typical control system hardware is an asset.
- Experience in programming PLC software Siemens Step 7 or developing software for other platforms such as NI LabView is an asset.
- Field experience in an industrial plant is an asset.
- Forklift and crane experience is an asset.
- Hands-on experience with cable assembly, panel wiring.
- Strong experience troubleshooting electrical faults, signal issues, wiring errors, and equipment interface problems.
- Must be able to use electrical test equipment such as megger, multimeter, amp meter and other instruments as required.
- Proven initiative and motivation with safety in mind.
- Must be effective in a multi-discipline team environment.
- Results oriented, takes ownership of tasks assigned.
- Must be able to work to tight deadlines and financial controls.
- Proven written and oral communication skills.