Our client, a designer/manufacturer and global integrator of welding and assembly systems and material handling systems, is in search of a Controls Designer to join their team.
NOTE:
- Must be willing and able to travel to the USA, without restrictions, effective on the start date
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Collaborate with controls experts and manufacturing specialists to generate practical controls designs tailored to meet the needs of our diverse clientele.
- Innovate and implement controls solutions for existing equipment while establishing controls standards for new projects.
- Under the guidance of senior team members, contribute to the development of controls hardware designs (electric and pneumatic), generate project Bill of Materials, perform standard design calculations, and ensure compliance with customer specifications and industry standards.
- Work closely with Senior Software Developers to create PLC, HMI, and other smart device programs.
- Support the controls manufacturing team during the debugging phase of equipment build and potentially provide installation supervision at customer facilities to ensure equipment functions according to design criteria
REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
- Engineering Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Industrial Automation, or a related field of study.
- 3+ years in controls design, electrical systems, industrial automation, or machine building environments.
- Exposure to PLC’s, HMI’s, sensors, pneumatic systems and industrial control hardware
- Experience supporting equipment commissioning, troubleshooting, or manufacturing operations is an asset
- Knowledge of industrial automation systems and controls hardware design.
- Understanding of electrical and pneumatic schematics and control system architecture.
- Proficiency in developing electrical and pneumatic controls designs for automated equipment.
- Ability to create Bills of Materials (BOMs), perform standard design calculations, and prepare design documentation.
- Working knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, and industrial communication networks.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment, partnering with controls engineers, manufacturing personnel, and project teams to deliver high-quality automation solutions
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
- $30.00 - $39.00/hour (depending on experience)
- Competitive health, dental, vision, employee assistance, and wellness benefits, beginning on the first day of employment
- Tuition reimbursement
- Pension, life, and disability insurance upon completion of the probationary period
MEDA offers an excellent referral bonus. Great candidates know great candidates.
MEDA Limited is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of any of the protected reasons as described in the Ontario Human Rights Code. We are committed to providing accommodation for persons with disabilities, as described in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and granted to those that request assistance during our hiring process.
