Controls Engineer

1 month ago


Cambridge, Canada Global Technology Associates Full time
Controls Engineer
Location: Cambridge, ON Canada
Additional Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k), company-paid holidays and more
Type of hire: Contract, long-term with ongoing potential.
Overtime: 20%
Travel: 30% - Domestic - Indiana, Kentucky, and California for onsite needs.

Job Summary:

The Controls Engineer will be responsible for the electrical design on mechanical/hydraulic power stamping presses and related automation upgrades. This Includes HMI Design, PLC Design, Safety PLC Design, Hardwire Layouts, Panel Layouts, Risk Assessments, Field Device Layouts, Installation Supervision and Full Line Commissioning. Detailed description:

Job Responsibilities:

HMI Design
  • Create new HMI programs using GP-pro software on Proface hardware
  • Modify existing HMI programs using GP-pro software on Proface hardware
  • Review and verify HMI programs during customer buyoffs
PLC Design
  • Create new PLC programs using Studio 5000, RSLinx, IAB, MPE720, PCwin, Memosoft, Simatic Step 7 software on Allen-Bradley, Yaskawa, Toyopuc, Siemens hardware
  • Modify existing PLC programs using Studio 5000, RSLinx, IAB, MPE720, PCwin, Memosoft, Simatic Step 7 software on Allen-Bradley, Yaskawa, Toyopuc, Siemens hardware
  • Review and verify PLC design during customer buyoffs
Safety PLC Design
  • Create new Safety PLC programs using Studio 5000, RSLinx, IAB, Simatic Step 7 software on Allen-Bradley and Siemens hardware
  • Modify existing Safety PLC programs using Studio 5000, RSLinx, IAB, Simatic Step 7 software on Allen-Bradley and Siemens hardware
  • Review and verify Safety PLC design during customer buyoffs
Hardwire Layouts
  • Create new Hardware Layouts using IAB and AutoCAD Electrical software
  • Modify existing Hardware Layouts using IAB and AutoCAD Electrical software
  • Review and verify Hardwire Layout during customer buyoffs
Panel Layouts
  • Create new Panel Layouts using AutoCAD Electrical software
  • Modify existing Panel Layouts using AutoCAD Electrical software
  • Review and verify Panel Layouts during customer buyoffs
Risk Assessments
  • Preform Risk Assessments on projects regarding bid selection, hardware procurement, and installation timing
Field Device Layouts
  • Create new Field Device Layouts using IAB and AutoCAD Electrical software
  • Modify existing Field Device Layouts using IAB and AutoCAD Electrical software
  • Review and verify Field Device Layouts during customer buyoffs
Installation Supervision
  • Supervise Engineers, Electricians, and Millwrights during installation of various Press upgrades
  • Provide direction on installation tasks to Engineers, Electricians, and Millwrights
  • Problem solve any construction-related items during installation
  • Full Line Commissioning
  • Provide Full Line Commissioning support before, during, and after installation of various press upgrade projects which includes PLC, Electrical, and Mechanical support

Qualifications:

  • BS in Electrical Engineering/technologies or technician degree or Equivalent Work Experience.
  • AutoCAD Electrical Experience
  • PLC programming experience (Rockwell, Mitsubishi and Siemens preferred) – Must Have
  • Electrical hardware design experience
  • Experience with equipment installation and commissioning
GTA Questions :
  1. Can you describe your experience with PLC programming, servo motor troubleshooting, and electrical/wire troubleshooting in an industrial setting? Please provide specific examples of projects or problems you've worked on.
  2. This role requires up to 30% travel. Are you comfortable with this level of travel, and can you share any experience you have working in cross-cultural technical environments?
  3. What is the highest level of education you have completed?
  4. Are you currently working? If yes, why are you currently looking to make a move?
  5. Based on the job description, what is your desired compensation for this role? Please do not put negotiable.
  6. When would you be available to interview and start this position, if selected?
  7. If you currently do not live near the job location and the commute is too far for you, are you willing and able to relocate at your own expense?
  8. Are you able to work in the U.S. without need for a Visa, other than a TN Visa for Canadian citizens?
  9. For submittal purposes, please provide the day and month in which you were born (We do not need the year).
  10. For submittal purposes, please provide the last 4 digits of your SSN.


Please note that if you are a current GTA employee or have been placed by GTA at one of our clients, we will not be able to entertain moving you. However, we are hopeful that you may know someone else who is qualified and as such you would still be eligible for our generous referral bonus program detailed below.

REFERRAL BONUS PROGRAM:
If you are able to refer a person we do hire, we can offer up to $250 for contractors after they are on the job for 90 days and up to $500 for direct hires after they are on the job between 90 days to 180 days, depending on customer payment terms.
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