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The mechatronic engineer will lead design, installation, repair, troubleshooting and maintenance activities to ensure optimal capacity and efficiency of production machines. Optimization of processes and procedures, performing engineering studies on new products and processes, performing root cause analysis, equipment design, and capital expense specifications and sourcing. Plays a fundamental role in product development and uses engineering principles such as electronics, software, mechanics and control engineering throughout the developmental process. Prior experience in maintenance with strong PLC, electrical and controls software experience is an asset.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Champion initiatives to identify bottlenecks in production and develop solutions to improve production rate; including establishing and maintaining 6S (5S + safety).
- Develop and implement process and equipment improvements to improve safety, quality, productivity and overall effectiveness of manufacturing processes.
- Create process documentation, operating instruction, layout of equipment and work-centers.
- Diagnose control system problems using manuals, schematics and various test equipment. Assist in development of these documents when not available.
- Take measurements and compile data to support change and determine the return on investment.
- Manage capital expenditure projects that include issuing the request for quote, comparison of potential vendors, develop and manage project plan, manage capital build expenditure with suppliers, oversee and manage project startup with the required training and documentation.
- Contribute to the development of critical and non-critical preventive maintenance plans.
- Troubleshoot, program and repair robotics, pneumatics, PLC’s, temperature controllers and sensors, batch controls, raw material controls, induction controls, and conveyor controls, resulting in increased productivity and less downtime.
- Take part in the training of maintenance and production personnel regarding equipment usage, preventative maintenance, proper cleaning procedures and safe operation of equipment. Proactive towards continuous process improvements of existing and new equipment flows.
- Coordinate with outside contractor support when necessary.
Communication
- Possess strong technical and analytical skills.
- Maintains a high degree of professionalism when dealing with other departments, customers and visitors.
- Communicates with co-workers, management, and others in a courteous and respectful manner.
Conform with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions. Result driven individual who can work independently and in a team.
Education / Qualification Requirements:
- Engineering Degree in Mechanical (Mechatronic).
- Professional engineer or eligibility for registration required.
- A minimum of 5-years relevant experience.
- Lean or Six Sigma training an asset.
- Allen Bradley and AMS controller experience preferred.
- Industrial PLC programming and troubleshooting expertise a must.
- Experience with robots is an asset.
Troubleshooting and repair knowledge of control systems including PLC’s, HMI’s stand-alone controllers, recorders, data acquisition, power supplies, etc is an asset. Knowledge of ISO quality, safety and environmental programs.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $1.00-$5.00 per year
Additional pay:
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- West Nipissing, ON P2B 0A5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)
Experience:
- Mechanical Engineers: 5 years (preferred)
