Controls Engineer - Automotive Manufacturing & Engineering

Location: Ingersoll, Ontario, Canada (Onsite)

Daily Schedule/Shift: Rotating between Days (7am-3pm) and Afternoons (3pm-11pm). Occasionally work on Nights (11pm-7am) and weekends.

Position Title: Controls Engineer - Automotive Manufacturing & Engineering

CIeNET is a mobile, automotive, telecom and enterprise software services and solutions research, engineering and development company, founded in the U.S. in the year 2000. We currently have over 2,400 employees worldwide, supporting customers in North America, Asia and Europe. We have over ten locations across US, Canada, Mainland China and Taiwan. CIeNET has been named Global Outsourcing 100 in sixteen consecutive years. CIeNET became an ALTEN Group company in 2021.

CIeNET has been expanding its footprint in Canada to better serve our industry leading customers in the automotive industry. We are engaged in the development of cutting-edge technologies and products that have brought automotive infotainment, mobile internet, telematics services, and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) technologies to fruition over the years.

CIeNET Canada welcomes skilled, dedicated, innovative and motivated professionals to join our team and develop promising careers with us.

Role Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Controls Engineer to work in a team environment to continuously improve production equipment and processes utilizing the latest automation control technology, such as Safety Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Ethernet communication networks, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), HMIs, Fanuc Robotics and Various Vision systems. You will help troubleshooting equipment issues and manage small to medium sized projects on a wide variety of equipment that elevates the organization to a higher level of manufacturing efficiency.

Key Responsibilities
 

• Provide daily support of production operations with focus on personnel and equipment safety, process quality and uptime with a focus on automation and controls.
• Provide technical/engineering support to assist production and maintenance with troubleshooting equipment/process failures and with identifying effective follow-up counter-measures.
• Identify and execute Kaizen projects to support achievement of departmental business objectives and continuous improvement of safety, quality, cost and reliability.
• Review equipment operation and reliability (develop tracking methods where applicable).
• Identify and execute special projects for process and quality improvements, equipment refurbishment, line rate increases and future programs.
• Ensure new and existing equipment meets operational requirements and appropriate standards.
• Ensure proper documentation (drawings, manuals, Preventative Maintenance schedules etc.) is available and properly maintained for all equipment in assigned area, ensure spare parts availability and develop maintenance standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Maintain current knowledge in fields of expertise. Update management on current status and emerging trends of areas of expertise as relating to equipment standards, legislative requirements, company requirements, etc.
• Identify technical training and knowledge transfer opportunities with other Controls Engineers, Interns, and Maintenance Associates.
• Attend regular departmental meetings to provide technical insight and to communicate / coordinate planning of activities in assigned area.

Requirements

Required Skills and Experiences:
 

• Over 3 years of experience in automation controls.
• Experience working on troubleshooting robotics / controls systems, Fanuc robotics, Controllogix PLCs and vehicle Body application controls and automation.
• Proficient technical aptitude working with industrial electrical systems regulations, design and maintenance, particularly automation and controls systems.
• Demonstrated technical project management experience.
• Intermediate or advanced Control Logix PLC programming.
• Familiarity with Variable Frequency Drives and HMIs.
• General knowledge of manufacturing processes, application and operations, preferably in automotive industry.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple issues in a fast paced work environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve complex issues.
• Proficient interpersonal and communication skills both written and oral.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, AutoCAD, Maximo, Rockwell and other technical software.

Preferred Skills and Experiences:
 

• Experience in automotive manufacturing.
• Experience in General Motors manufacturing facilities.

Education and Training:
 

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or its equivalent in a relevant technical field.

Benefits
 

• Extended group insurance including prescription drugs, dental and vision cares
• RRSP employer matching
• 3 weeks vacation

CIeNET offers equal opportunities to people. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities upon required. We would like to thank all applicants for expressing interest. However only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Reference check of certain positions will be conducted with your permission.