Controls Technician

by Autotube Limited

Position Type: Full-time
Location: Strathroy, ON
Date Posted: Apr 10, 2024
Autotube Limited

Job Description

Controls Technician

We are currently seeking a skilled and motivated Controls Technician to join our Automation Team.

Requirements:

  • Certificate or college diploma in a related field such as

    • Instrumentation and controls technician

    • Electromechanical engineering technician/technology

    • Electrical engineering technician/technology

  • Comprehension and use of basic hand and power tools

Major Responsibilities Include the Following

As a Controls Technician at Autotube, you will play a crucial role in our automation processes. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Building, servicing, maintaining, repairing, installing and testing new or existing common controls and sensors including PLCs, HMIs, machine controls and robotic systems

  • Troubleshooting and repairing I/O logic circuits and devices, including mechanical, infrared, laser, and inductive sensors and hydraulic systems

  • Constructing, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical panels utilizing relay and programmable logic circuitry

  • Writing and modifying PLC logic and/or robot controller programs as required

  • Handling setup of Ethernet communications, wireless networking and PLC networking

  • Programing and maintaining vision systems

  • Reading and interpreting electrical diagrams

  • Demonstrating a working knowledge of software tools such as Dassault Systems, DraftSight, or similar software like AutoCAD

  • Designing electrical circuits and PLC programs for machines

  • Maintaining plant controls systems by updating documentation and keeping current backups of all machine control systems

  • Collaborating on projects and contributing to continuous improvements

  • Programing and maintaining industrial and collaborative robots

  • Utilize different PLC Systems and programming languages such as:

    • Omron (CX Programmer, SYSMAC Studio, etc.)

    • Allen Bradley (Logix 500, Logix 5000, Factory Talk View)

How To Apply

If you're a skilled and motivated Controls Technician looking for a new opportunity in the automotive industry, we want to hear from you!

Please send your resume to Ron Pryhitka at rpryhitka@autotube.com to apply.

We offer a competitive compensation and a comprehensive health and dental benefit package including an RRSP matching program.   We also offer the opportunity to work straight days (no rotating shifts).

Learn more and apply