Senior Controls Engineer

1 week ago


Vaughan, Ontario, Canada Westlake Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a seasoned Automation Controls Engineer to play a pivotal role in enhancing operational reliability and efficiency across our twelve Westlake Royal Building Products plants.

Key Responsibilities
  • Reliability Improvement: Spearhead 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.
  • PLC Programming: Design, debug, and refine PLC ladder logic, emphasizing code that is impeccably organized, structured, comprehensively documented, easily maintainable, and reusable. This code will interface with critical subsystems including conveyors, robots, gantry systems, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), machine vision, and 3rd party equipment.
  • Subject Matter Expertise: Serve as the division-wide Controls Subject Matter Expert (SME), providing invaluable guidance to capital engineers and plant technicians in equipment construction, troubleshooting, and documentation. Additionally, provide training to maintenance and technicians as required.
  • Automation Project Leadership: Lead automation projects including concept work, equipment specification, controls development, factory acceptance testing, installation, and commissioning/debug, and training.
  • Design Phase Support: Act as a controls resource during design phase for priority automation or capital projects, reviewing current electrical drawings as needed to ensure seamless equipment and safety integrations.
  • Process Optimization: Identify, cultivate, and implement best proactive process controls, driving efficiency across plant networks.
  • Industry 4.0 Initiatives: Lead the charge in Industry 4.0 efforts by establishing and fortifying Operational Technology (OT) networks, paving the way for seamless integration of Internet of Things (IoT) capabilities across all plants.
  • Documentation and Maintenance: Develop, review, and maintain crucial documentation, files, procedures, databases, drawings, and schematics to ensure the integrity of unit instrument and process control technologies.
  • Equipment Performance Optimization: Optimize equipment performance through the implementation of robust control schemes, enhancing overall operational efficiency.
  • Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to define clear priorities and project objectives aligned with organizational goals.
  • Troubleshooting and Resolution: Apply advanced engineering principles to effectively troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges, ensuring uninterrupted operations.
Requirements
  • Education: Bachelors of Science degree in Electrical, Electro-Mechanical or other related Engineering discipline.
  • Experience: 10+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, with a minimum of 7+ years of progressive experience in controls.
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in Ladder Logic Programming specifically with Allen Bradley RS Logix and Siemens SIMATIC. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Industrial Communication Protocols, specifically Ethernet IP desired; experience with legacy controls system migration a plus.
  • Soft Skills: In-depth knowledge of engineering principles, equipment design, and manufacturing processes. Strong problem-solving skills, with effective troubleshooting and resolution of technical challenges. Excellent written and verbal communication for technical documentation and effective interaction.

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