Automation Technician

**Job Summary**
Join a team where innovation meets craftsmanship. As an Automation Technician at Electrical Contacts Limited, you will play a key role in designing, developing and maintaining tools, fixtures and special machines that support our manufacturing environment. Working alongside the Engineering, Maintenance, Production and Quality teams, you will ensure automation and robotic equipment are well designed, set up and maintained to meet production needs.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on problem solving and finding new ways to improve efficiency and safety. You will have the opportunity to design and support projects that make a real difference to productivity and product quality. If you are motivated by innovation and continuous improvement, we invite you to be part of our team.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Set up, troubleshoot, and maintain automation and robotic equipment to ensure seamless production processes.
- Develop components as needed to support production and equipment functionality.
- Develop and implement innovative ideas to improve productivity, profitability, and safety in manufacturing processes.
- Demonstrate initiative in identifying opportunities for process improvements and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement solutions.
- Participate in corrective action processes, including root cause analysis, to address production challenges.
- Work collaboratively with department managers to determine design requirements and ensure alignment with production goals.
- Assist in training and supervising operators of special machines and custom automation machinery.
- Oversee the setup and operation of special machines and custom automation equipment.
- Communicate any machine or production issues to the Engineer in a timely manner.
- Engage in ongoing training and development activities, including safety and OSHA training.
- Participate in continuous improvement teams and contribute to overall process enhancements.
- Develop, test, and implementation PLC programs to control and automate manufacturing processes. Ensure programs are optimized for efficiency, accuracy, and reliability.
- Integrate PLCs with various automation systems, including robotics, sensors, HMI (Human-Machine Interface) panels, and other control systems to create a seamless production environment.
- Maintain accurate documentation of PLC programs, wiring diagrams, and system configurations. Update documentation as changes is made to ensure all information is current and accessible.
- Other duties as assigned by Manager

**Required Skills**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Automation Technology, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in industrial automation, preferably within a manufacturing environment
- Certifications in PLC programming, ABB robotics, or industrial automation are considered an asset.
- Proficiency with SolidWorks or AutoCAD design software is an asset
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and a customer-focused approach

Pay: $65,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
- Relocation assistance
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Hanover, ON N4N 3T6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Location**:

- Hanover, ON N4N 3T6 (preferred)

Work Location: In person