Automation Engineering Lead

6 days ago


Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada Westlake Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Automation Engineering Lead to join our team at Westlake. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the improvement of plant reliability by elevating PLC programming controls, establishing programming standards for suppliers, implementing redundant program backups, and optimizing both local and remote PLC connectivity.

Responsibilities
  • Elevate PLC programming controls to enhance operational reliability and efficiency across our plants.
  • Design, debug, and refine PLC ladder logic to ensure impeccable organization, structure, comprehensive documentation, easy maintainability, and reusability.
  • Serve as the division-wide Controls Subject Matter Expert (SME), providing guidance to capital engineers and plant technicians in equipment construction, troubleshooting, and documentation.
  • Lead automation projects from concept work to installation and commissioning/debug, training included.
  • Act as a controls resource during design phase for priority automation or capital projects, reviewing electrical drawings to ensure seamless equipment and safety integrations.
  • Identify and implement best proactive process controls to drive efficiency across plant networks.
  • Pave the way for Industry 4.0 efforts by establishing and fortifying Operational Technology (OT) networks.
  • Develop, review, and maintain crucial documentation to ensure integrity of unit instrument and process control technologies.
  • Optimize equipment performance through robust control schemes, enhancing overall operational efficiency.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electro-Mechanical, or related Engineering discipline.
  • 10+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, with a minimum of 7+ years of progressive experience in controls.
  • Proficiency in Ladder Logic Programming specifically with Allen Bradley RS Logix and Siemens SIMATIC.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Industrial Communication Protocols, specifically Ethernet IP desired; experience with legacy controls system migration a plus.
  • In-depth knowledge of engineering principles, equipment design, and manufacturing processes.
About Us

Westlake is a global diversified industrial company that manufactures and supplies essential products for everyday life. Our products supply the necessary building blocks for housing and infrastructure, packaging and healthcare, automotive and consumer goods. We contribute to driving a sustainable future through creation of essential products.



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