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Automation Technician

Dana Canadaabout 17 hours ago
Ontario, Canada
Entry Level
Full-Time

About the role

Perform scheduled and non-scheduled maintenance to equipment 

Create, update and backup automations programs including PLC, Servo Drives, HMI’s and Robot’s 

Connect to PLC, Servo Drive. VFD and Robot Controllers to determine root cause of failures 

Install and set-up various visions system components such as bar code scanners and inspection camera’s 

Update electrical drawings when changes are made to originals 

Participate in new program launches performing necessary changes to automation 

Support maintenance personnel in trouble shooting and repairing automation failures 

Trouble shoot and repair failures utilizing machine drawings and schematics 

Participate in equipment/automation training when required 

Perform tasks while observing Dana’s Health and Safety Policy’s & Procedures 

Perform tasks while observing Dana’s quality requirements 

Work closely with on-shift production supervision to resolve downtime issues 

Escalate automation concerns to Maintenance Manager when required 

Perform work on assigned shift 

Participate in overtime activities when required 

Job Purpose The Controls Engineer supports the design, development, and implementation of control systems that automate industrial processes and machinery. This role assists in programming, testing, and troubleshooting hardware and software components such as PLCs, HMIs, and sensors.Job Duties and Responsibilities Perform scheduled and non-scheduled maintenance to equipment  Create, update and backup automations programs including PLC, Servo Drives, HMI’s and Robot’s  Connect to PLC, Servo Drive. VFD and Robot Controllers to determine root cause of failures  Install and set-up various visions system components such as bar code scanners and inspection camera’s  Update electrical drawings when changes are made to originals  Participate in new program launches performing necessary changes to automation  Support maintenance personnel in trouble shooting and repairing automation failures  Trouble shoot and repair failures utilizing machine drawings and schematics  Participate in equipment/automation training when required  Perform tasks while observing Dana’s Health and Safety Policy’s & Procedures  Perform tasks while observing Dana’s quality requirements  Work closely with on-shift production supervision to resolve downtime issues  Escalate automation concerns to Maintenance Manager when required  Perform work on assigned shift  Participate in overtime activities when required Education and Qualifications Technical degree or diploma  1-2 years experience

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