Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
• Contribute to all phases of projects from concept to design, build, start-up, installation and service.
• Production of shop drawings
o Using AutoCAD Electrical to modify existing drawings to reflect changes
o Create new electrical schematics, and create equipment layout and interconnection drawings
• Specifying components and creating bills of materials
• Project management
o Assist the quality control staff with the preparation of test plans and procedures for each part of the electrical system
o Project related decision making based on risk, cost and schedule.
• Programming of electronic devices
o Motion control design and programming
o Modify, download and troubleshoot PLC logic and HMI applications
o Create a PLC logic program from scratch
o Create an HMI application from scratch
• Technical assistance
o Assist shop personnel during manufacturing
o Support purchasing department with sourcing, pricing, etc.
o Assist installation and service personnel to debug equipment
o Provide technical phone support to clients
• Assisting with the production of maintenance manuals using Microsoft word
• Other duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Able and willing to travel internationally as required for onsite commissioning of equipment
• Occasionally, remote work from home may be necessary; home office equipped with reliable, unlimited, high-speed internet access.
• Knowledge of closed-loop motion control, PID tuning, proportional hydraulic control
• Understanding of Hydraulic systems and principals
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent analytical and technical skills for resolving the complexities associated with manufacturing customized material handling equipment
• Appreciation for and expertise in design methodologies for conduit and wiring installations on equipment
• Electrical troubleshooting ability
• Excellent written and verbal communications
• Competency with AutoCAD Electrical
• Familiarity with the requirements of ISO quality control systems
• Rockwell Factory Talk
• Proven ability to design electrical control systems for industrial machinery
• Proficient in estimation, aiding the Application group by providing assessments of material costs and labor estimates
• Insight gained from navigating the intricacies of coordinating electrical design alongside mechanical assemblies
• A proactive individual who can efficiently manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision in a dynamic, fast-paced setting
• Demonstrates positive mindset, exemplary dedication to work, taking pride in the excellence of output, eager and essential drive for perpetual learning
• Enthusiastic team player who is accustomed to being on theshop floor supporting the controls department, while engnage in computer based design work and actively contributing during meetings
• Adherence to company COVID policies.
Education and Experience:
• Relevant Post Secondary Education with a preference in Electrical Engineering or P.Eng an asset
• Five (5 ) to Seven (7) years experience
• Programming experience with Rockwell PLC,HMI platforms, and all Siemens PLC
• Experience with GuardLogix PLC platform and ControlLogix PLC platform
• Previous experience with any or all of the following standards:
o Canadian Electrical code
o National Electrical code (USA), NFPA 79, ISO 13849, CSA Z432.