Job Description

Job description At Honda of Canada Mfg. (HCM) we believe in The Power of Dreams. We look for bright, ambitious, innovative team players who enjoy challenges and share our vision for providing the highest quality product for our customers while ensuring safety for everyone and protecting the environment. HCM is one of Honda?s premier manufacturing facilities in the world. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, free access to an onsite fitness facility and access to an onsite workshop. We are located in Alliston, Ontario, a short 45 minute drive north of Toronto and 25 minutes south of Barrie, Ontario, employing 4,200 Associates. You have seen our work on the road; you might have even seen it on the track, now it?s your turn to be a part of our team! As an Electrical Equipment Engineering associate with Honda of Canada Mfg., you will be involved with the electrical design of new and existing equipment. In Addition: PLC programming, project theme creation, technical investigations, modify & update equipment specifications, scope creation, manufacturing, installation/construction, co-ordination, and supervision of contractors. You will be responsible for identifying and implementing counter measures for quality concerns, equipment cycle time problems, as well as providing support for Equipment Services and Production when required. You will also be supporting the project management through data collection, cost justification and budget tracking, and bidding process. * Key Responsibilities:

• Study and modify PLC programs to increase data collection and efficiency
• Develop Decision Analysis, Theme, and budget request documentation as applicable
• Manage equipment development projects to meet Business plan and new model targets
• Ensure equipment comply with all safety standards and PHSR requirements
• Develop and implement equipment improvements to improve equipment efficiency, reliability, and recovery simplification
• Create / modify electrical schematics using AutoCAD
• Supervise and coordinate contractors during equipment modifications and installations during non-production hours, weekend, and shutdowns
• Develop and confirm equipment spec.?s for new equipment installs
• Develop and update schedules to update stack holders
• Manage Project budgets
• Identify and implement countermeasures for Quality concerns, Cycle time. Complete with follow up (PDCA cycle) and results

Position Requirements:

• Electrical Engineering Degree or Technologist Diploma or equivalent related experience
• Industrial experience in related field (Electronics, Electrical, Mechatronics)
• Ability to solve complex problems through analysis up to and including proposals/implementation of countermeasures based on actual data
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience related to the specification and design of industrial manufacturing equipment (i.e. electrical control panels)
• Hands on approach and willingness to troubleshoot equipment issues with contractors and peers
• Automation experience (PLC, HMI, Robot, Safety PLC's, Variable Frequency Drives, Servo Drives and Controllers, Conveyor Systems, Safety devices, and troubleshooting experience)
• Safety PLC experience (ABB Pluto, Mitsubishi)Ability to perform risk assessments and design controls to mitigate identified hazards
• Strong MS Office including PowerPoint and Excel

Job Related Must Haves:

• Willing and able to support weekends, shutdowns, and abnormal shifts
• Willing to work overtime, sometimes on short notice
• Willing and able to travel (domestically & internationally)

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

• 2-5 years? experience in electrical design
• Demonstrated ability to improve equipment function/efficiency and counter measure deficiencies
• Hands on approach to working on and troubleshooting equipment and manufacturing processes
• Ability to analyze equipment downtime, determine root cause & develop countermeasures
• Strong analytical and reporting skills (Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint)
• Project leader and management experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-starter with strong initiative
• Mitsubishi PLC & GOT programming and systems knowledge
• Safety PLC systems knowledge (Mitsubishi, ABB Pluto)
• Machine safeguarding standards knowledge
• Robot integration and robot teaching,
• Vision systems (Cognex, Keyence, Halcon)
• Low voltage systems (hardwiring, sensors, circuit protection)

Additional Information: Honda of Canada Mfg. (HCM) provides a competitive salary structure and starting wage based on previous, related experience. Additionally, HCM provides weekly, monthly, and annual attendance bonuses; a Team Achievement Bonus paid two times per year; an industry leading Defined Contribution (DC) pension that includes company contributions and company matching; and a comprehensive benefit plan that provides choice and flexibility with the cost subsidized by company contributions. Associates are encouraged to take advantage of the Honda Purchase Programs for vehicles, parts, motorcycles and power equipment; full service cafeteria, or bring your own meals and use microwaves and refrigerators available; full access to our on-site recreation center, including basketball courts, fitness and yoga classes, baseball diamond, Olympic-sized hockey rink and 800 person in-house hockey league; exclusive Honda events: summer and holiday parties, community events, community volunteering with rewards, and much more. HCM is proud to provide extensive classroom and on-the-job training opportunities as well as provides tuition reimbursement program to help you build your capabilities and grow your career. Honda is committed to providing accommodation in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, upon request. The accommodation provided will take into account the applicant?s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process or in order to successfully submit an application, please call us at 705-890-5341 to submit your accommodation request. We thank all applicants in advance but advise that only those under consideration will be contacted. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: $69,283.00-$89,661.00 per year Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Alliston, ON L9R 1V4: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (required)

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Work Location: In person