Controls Engineer - Lead

Lead Controls Engineer – (Permanent Position)

Our client, one of the leaders in Automation systems is looking to grow their team and is hiring for a Lead Controls Engineer.

Shift: Monday-Friday, 9:00AM-5:00PM

Location: Mississauga, ON

The incumbent will be reporting to Electrical Engineering Supervisor. Purpose of this position is to perform software programming and electrical debugging activities. As the technical lead, in direct collaboration with the Project Manager, this position is responsible for software programming and electrical debugging activities of machinery, ensuring that all projects assigned to her/him are delivered on-time, on-budget and to the specifications stated in the order.

Responsibilities:

• Prepares Ladder logic design patches for projects in installation/commissioning phase
• Mark-up / Update schematics as required during debugging and commissioning.
• Travel to customer’s sites to provided electrical debugging support during new machine installations.
• Complete adherence to the company safety rules on the floor and when visiting customers
• Adhere to all established work instructions and the Employee Handbook
• Checks electrical wiring, verifies I/O’s are properly wired.
• Tests all circuits and approve machine for debugging
• Debugs electrical circuits ensuring they perform according to design
• Loads program into PLC and performs basic programming tasks on standard components
• Develop off-line program for machines or machine functions
• Support installation technicians during commissioning of new machines
• Provides programming and electrical support for the setup and testing of all ancillary equipment (laser printers, bowl feeders, etc.)
• Power the machines up after wiring
• Setups all servos, VFDs, and any other
• Debugs and Test machines to fulfill intended machine function specified by project
• Supports the Project Managers and Operations managers during project execution in order to minimize time and cost impact of design modifications during debugging.
• Preparing machines for the debugging phase and FAT phase
• Provides programming support during customer’s FAT
• Provides support to electrical wiring teams on issues related to wiring schematics and special ancillary equipment
• Works with the wiring team in solving any wiring issues

Qualifications:

• Electrical Engineering experience in the field of automation/industrial machinery. High Speed Packaging Machinery experience is an asset.
• Working knowledge of current safety standards, including Control Reliable design & PSR Legislation in Ontario.
• 5 – 8 years’ experience in the field of electrical automation/industrial machinery. Experience in Packaging Machinery is an asset.
• Strong command of office tools such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• BSc. or similar Technical Education in the field of Electrical Engineering
• Working knowledge AutoCAD Electrical.

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