Maintenance Electrical Engineer

Description

Scope: In this role the primary responsibility lies in the elimination of downtime. This is the most fundamental objective and can only achieved with a sound understanding of machinery reliability and improvement techniques. Including data analysis, Failure Mode Analysis and basic hands-on, conventional maintenance. A can-do attitude with a team-first mentality is a major determinant of success. 

Skills and Qualifications

 

• Post-secondary education in Electrical Engineering with Professional Engineering designation or pursuing the Professional Engineering designation and are registered with PEO)
• Licensed electrician in the province of Ontario
• Must have strong English written and verbal skills.
• Computer skills, software skills, Microsoft Office
• Familiar with Keyence and other vision systems
• Familiar with Laser marking systems.
• Familiar with nut runner controls and systems, Cleco and other
• Expert level PLC programming with OMRON
• Familiar with the various industrial networks
• Familiar with SCADA systems.
• Competency with electric press
• Competency with leak tester
• Competency with Siemens PLC
• Competency with AB PLC.
• Competency with Fanuc CNC controls
• Competency with ABB or other robotic systems.
• Ability to read blueprints, GD&T.
• Strong technical skills, particularly in the areas of machining and assembly.
• A minimum of 3 years' experience as a Maintenance Engineer/Engineering Specialist, and 3 years' experience in the automotive industry.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 will be an asset.

Duties and Responsibilities

 

• Analyze breakdown data in order to improve the efficiency and performance the various lines and machines.
• Responsible to protect own health and safety by working in compliance with established safe work practices and
• procedures.
• Ensure effective, non-repetitive problem solving and machine repair occurs on all shifts.
• Helps to Coordinate all maintenance activities in an efficient manner in conjunction with the Team leader and Maintenance Coordinator.
• Develop and start-up spare parts lists for new equipment.
• Ensure compliance in regards IATF requirements.
• Assist in planning maintenance activities, including weekend work and plant shutdowns etc.
• Assist in sourcing and ordering of spare parts.
• Identify and assist in arranging the necessary training required for the maintenance team.
• Assessment and application of current and emerging technologies in regards to predictive maintenance and maintenance engineering.
• Conduct failure analysis and make recommendations to prevent recurrence.
• Responsible for the vibration analysis and infrared analysis program, including training of maintenance staff.
• Takes on special projects regarding machine reliability and cost savings.
• Generally, assist the maintenance manager in the day-to-day operation of the maintenance department.
• Support environmental initiatives related to ISO 14001.
• Support new equipment installations.
• Hands-on maintenance and repair as needed
• Perform other duties as required within his/her abilities.
• Mentor, motivate and council.

Organizational Relationship: report to the Maintenance Manager and is accountable to him/her for the effectiveness discharge of his/her responsibilities.