Job Description

Job description

FabHR is currently looking for a dynamic Automation Engineer for one of its manufacturing clients based in Ottawa, Ontario.

The position is well suited to individuals with a mechanical or electrical engineering degree. The automation projects will provide the successful candidate with in-depth exposure to factory automation and the development and use of software to solve real world manufacturing problems. This position will primarily be tasked with the development and documentation of all drawings, schematics, software, operational procedures and training for various automated manufacturing processes being developed by our client. It is an excellent opportunity for those who want to merge mechanical or electrical engineering expertise with software development.

If you are a driven individual who would enjoy the challenge of developing manufacturing automation systems from concept to deployment and wants to join a company that offers outstanding career development, then this is the opportunity for you!

Responsibilities

Develop and draft in CAD plant floor layouts for automation equipment.

Develop and document operational and control descriptions for automation.

Collaborate with other members of our client's team to develop tooling and fixturing for automation.

Create pneumatic, electrical, and any other control related schematic diagrams.

Develop and document software descriptions for PLC, robot, and any other control related equipment.

Write, test, and commission PLC ladder programs, robotics programs, and any other control related software.

Integrate system to Company's Enterprise Resource Planning Access based software system.

Create operational and maintenance manuals for automation systems.

Provide training to operations and maintenance staff on automation systems.

Provide technical support in the form of troubleshooting, system optimization, and productivity enhancement to our client's staff.

Improve industrial robotics vision system algorithms with the use of machine learning.

Design software to integrate PLC and robot based equipment to a PC based enterprise management system.
Desired Skills & Experience
To excel in this role you must have:

Recently graduated with a degree in engineering that had a focus on computer programming.

Skills as a creative team player in brainstorming to find solutions for specific application problems.

Strong time management, planning and organizational skills.

Self-starter, customer service focused with a positive attitude.

Proficient coding with high level programming languages.

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access and Outlook).

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment.

Ability to multi task & work under pressure.

A tireless work ethic, driven to persevere until expectations have been exceeded.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only those who most closely match our requirements will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Casual dress Dental care Extended health care Vision care
Work Location: In person