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Controls Engineer - Woodstock

by Drake International

Position Type: Full-time
Location: Woodstock, Ontario
Date Posted: Jun 17, 2022
Drake International

Job Description

Good manufacturers require good people—and that’s why we need you. 

Over the past 40 years, our client has become a worldwide leader in metal band saw and cold saw technology and metal sawing solution. They are currently looking to add an experienced Controls Engineer to their skilled team. This is a permanent opportunity so someone who is looking for a challenging new role located in Woodstock, Ontario.
 
What we offer
  • Competitive starting salary 60-80K (pending experience)
  • Start immediately
  • Work with the latest & greatest technology
  • Full benefits & RRSP
  • Career growth and development opportunities
Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and program new industrial PC based control system for automatic band saw cutting machines and material handling devices.
  • Develop remote control platform over the WAN or LAN networks for the automatic band saw cutting machines
  • Develop/program complex operations involving saw and in-house material handling systems  
  • Utilize VFD, Stepper and Servo drives for saw functions
  • Participate in the design of control circuitry in adherence with industrial standards
  • Evaluate new control technologies to develop industry leading solutions.
  • Assist with trouble shooting of our product to support manufacturing and service
  • Provide instructions to manufacturing, assembly and service as required
  • Assist and be part of engineering office processes (revisions, engineering changes, information packages for outsourcing)
  • Provide support to maintenance/creation of product manuals and input to improve functionality, manufacturability, and decrease overall product costs
  • Produce electrical drawings, electrical Bill of materials for our product as needed
  • Provides support with selection/sourcing required electrical and control components to purchasing as needed.
  • Involved with prototype building, testing and evaluation as required
  • Support/maintain engineering information in company ERP System 
 
Who you are
  • 4-year University Degree in Mechatronic, Electrical, Software/Computer or Controls Engineering or equivalent.
  • 5+ years of experience in industrial machinery environment.   Background in machine tool design preferred
  • Experience with the programming of and application of industrial PC to control industrial equipment is a must have.
  • Experience with Mitsubishi PLC and VFD programming and setup is considered an asset.
  • Experience with HMI programming, servo, VFD, and stepper motor controls
  • Knowledge of CODESYS hardware independent automation development software is a must
  • CAN-open, Modbus, PLC-open, OPC UA, ETHERCAT, in addition to C#, Python experience would be an asset
  • Knowledge of Closed loop control system and PID algorithm
  • Experience of data integration from the collection of factory floor data using SQL databases, OPC/UA drivers, and various HMI/PC presentation platforms is an asset.
  • Experience in motion control of industrial equipment
Apply now—we look forward to meeting you!
 
Since 1951, Drake International continues to be a global leader in flexible and permanent staffing: we help people find the right role at any stage of their career—in Canada, and around the world. We work directly with employers to bring you the best opportunities, with no cost to you.

Drake International Inc. welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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