Automation Engineer

Company Overview

Join our innovative team at Powercor Manufacturing, a leading Automotive Manufacturing company. At Powercor Manufacturing, we foster a dynamic work environment where creativity, collaboration and continuous improvement are valued. We are seeking a talented Automation Engineer to join our team and contribute to our ongoing success.

Position Overview

As an Automation Engineer at Powercor Manufacturing, you will play a key role in optimizing our manufacturing processes to enhance safety, quality and efficiency. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify areas for improvement, develop innovative solutions, and implement process enhancements that drive operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering principles, programming languages, and automation tools with a passion for optimizing workflows and improving efficiency.

Responsibilities

•    Program and configure PLCs, HMIs, Robots, Vision Systems, and other control devices
•    Conduct system testing, troubleshooting, and debugging to identify and resolve issues
•    Evaluate existing systems and processes to identify areas for improvement
•    Collaborate with cross functional teams, including production, engineering and quality to implement process changes and ensure seamless integration
•    Utilize data analysis techniques to identify trends, troubleshoot issues and make data driven decisions to optimize manufacturing processes
•    Lead root cause analysis investigations to address process deviations, quality issues and equipment failures
•    Day to day troubleshooting of equipment or production process complaints and concerns
•    Adhere to safety protocols and regulations while working on automation systems and equipment
•    Assist in training junior automation technicians
 

Qualifications

•    A post-secondary Engineering degree, diploma or equivalent
•    Minimum of 5 years experience with automated equipment
•    PLC, HMI, & Servo programming experience with Allen-Bradley hardware
•    Robot programming (ABB, Fanuc)
•    Vision programming (Cognex & Keyence)
•    Knowledge of industrial networks
•    Strong programming, mechanical and electrical problem-solving skills
•    Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
•    Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze complex technical issues
•    Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams and communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

What Linamar Has To Offer

•    Opportunities for career advancement
•    Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities
•    Social committees and sports teams
•    Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts
 

About Us

Linamar Corporation is a Canadian diversified global manufacturing company of highly engineered products across global industries & markets. From the entrepreneurial seeds planted by our dynamic founder, to the support provided along the way, all Linamar employees are poised for success in this fast-paced and rapidly growing environment. With access to the tools you need to succeed, you will make an impact along with other motivated and engaged people.

Linamar is committed to promoting accessible recruitment as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Linamar will attempt to accommodate persons with a disability in an appropriate and effective manner throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Accommodations will be provided upon request.