IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!
Job Description
We are currently seeking an Electrical Engineer/Technologist to be part of the Corporate Electrical Engineering Team with a focus on the Manufacturing Execution System (MES). The MES System is designed to collect production and QA data and provides tools to the users to analyze in decision making. This system provides production reports for managers to report production speeds, efficiencies, downtime, and quality along with valuable data for process and QA.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
Competitive salary
Competitive health and benefit plan
Competitive matched retirement savings program
The opportunity to join a continuously growing organization with focus on Diversity and Inclusion
The opportunity to work with an industry leader in manufacturing
WHEN YOU JOIN US, YOU WILL:
Provide support to numerous plants on the MES System to resolve issues and provide training.
Configuration of new MES applications including implementation, testing, and commissioning.
Modify existing applications as requested by operations group to provide reports and data required to increase operating efficiencies and reduce downtime.
Modify Allen Bradley PLC and HMI applications to support data collection.
Debug SQL databases scripts, data collection and data integrity.
Upkeep with the Server maintenance for assisting data collection.
Develop new reports/dashboards by researching and then getting the functional spec from the end user.
Train and develop compliance metrics for usage of the system with end users and report to stake holders.
Integration with ERP and EAM systems and maintain cross functional connections from the MES.
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:
Degree/diploma in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering/Technology.
2+ years of experience in Manufacturing Industry with PLC data collection and analysis as focus, especially using Ignition (SCADA and MES).
Working knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC for connectivity, data collection and development of ladder logic for achieving those goals. Control Logix, Compact Logix, Guard Logix, PLC 5 and SLC 500;s.
Knowledge of Ethernet networks and network communication standards. Exceptions of Firewall whitelisting and routing, communication ports and TCP/IP protocol interfacing with CIP.
Working knowledge of C, C# and PYTHON; API, SQL, FactoryTalk HMI Systems and Directory
Understanding OPC connectivity for Allen Bradley PLC’s, Siemens PLC etc using RSLINX, KEPWARE etc.
Working knowledge of statistical analysis in calculating important KPI’s such as OEE, OTE, OME etc.
Knowledge of Ignition and Scada System would be an asset.
Computer skills – AutoCAD Electrical, MS Project, Excel, Word, etc.
Organizational skills – able to manage projects with minimal supervision.
Excellent analytical, technical, problem-solving, research and teamwork skills.
Must be willing and able to travel to sites across North America
Benefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.
Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment: IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.