Controls Designer

Company Description

Founded in 1995, Promation is a leading integrator and manufacturer of high-quality tooling, automation, and robotic systems in Oakville, Ontario. We deliver custom equipment and turnkey systems globally, from assembly to vision inspection systems, to provide the best automation solutions. Our dedicated team of PLC designers and engineering professionals ensure top-notch products and services, supported by the Nuclear, Automation, and Industrial divisions.

Role Description

The Controls Designer is responsible for the integration of control processors, control devices, actuators, and specialty devices with their control systems, robots, pneumatic controls and devices, and other mechanical fixtures into one operating system.

Core Duties & Responsibilities

• Electrical design of complex automation systems, including component selection, electrical schematics, panel layout drawings, design and integration of safety circuits, PLC programing, HMI design and implementation, robot programing, and vision systems.
• Interpreting pneumatic schematics as it pertains to the interface with the control system.
• Interface and integration our systems with customer components and system, as well as OEM components and systems.
• Interpret drawings, manuals, and specifications, then use appropriate software to configure target devices.
• Interfacing with the mechanical design team to drive electrical component selection, including sensors, motors, etc.
• Interfacing with safety engineers for risk assessments and PSHSR and arranging electrical inspection, as required.
• Program I/O systems, including networked components, motion control, vision, and robotics.
• Support of factory and site acceptance testing
• Support customer training
• Prepare or support the preparation of the system operating manual
• Support sales and applications activities
• Field support of the system as required
• Understand company's scheduling and budget requirements and apply personal management skills to meet required time and material allowances.
• Communicate effectively with management, fellow staff, and customers on the status of current projects, project concerns and possible solutions.
• Prepare for and participate in design reviews (both internal reviews and with the customer)
• Document system configuration and/or create software design descriptions, as required, as per Promation standards.
• Support research and develop activities and document them for SR&ED tax credits purposes.
• Attend training courses to enhance knowledge and skillset (as directed by management).
• Travel as required to customer sites.
• Additional duties as required by management.

Qualifications

• College or University level Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering program
• Minimum 2+ years of experience with the engineering of automated machinery and robotics
• 2+ years of hands-on experience working with Allen-Bradley PLC systems (experience with Siemens & Mitsubishi PLC systems considered an asset).
• Experience in electrical design using AutoCAD Electrical (experience with Eplan considered an asset)
• Field service experience
• Effective team player with the ability to work with and contribute to diverse and varying sized groups
• Effective communicator with the ability to speak to groups, customers, suppliers, and engineers
• Analytical thinker with the ability to take the lead on solving problems and issues that may arise

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Participation in our Retirement Saving Plan & Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan.
• Ongoing opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Exciting and unique projects to grow and develop your career
• A flexible and supportive work environment.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring based on sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religious creed, ethnic origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local law.

If you require accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, please contact us and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.