Controls Engineer / Tech

at  Martinrea International Inc

Martinrea International Inc. is a diversified and global automotive supplier engaged in developing and manufacturing highly engineered, value-added Lightweight Structures and Propulsion Systems. We employ approximately 19,000 skilled and currently operate in 56 locations in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Slovakia, Spain, China, South Africa, and Japan. Martinrea’s vision is making lives better by being the best supplier we can be in the products we make and the services we provide.

Our Mission is to make people’s lives better by:

• Delivering outstanding quality products and services to our customers.
• Providing meaningful opportunity, job satisfaction, and job security for our people.
• Providing superior long-term investment returns to our stakeholders.
• Being positive contributors to our communities.

Martinrea’s success is globally shown through its core sustainable culture. Focused on entrepreneurship, lean manufacturing principles, and the Golden Rule philosophy, Martinrea believes in dignity and respect for its people, communities, customers, and investors. Our strength is in our people, embracing a diverse culture, giving employees opportunities to help grow our footprint and expand product offerings and areas of expertise with discipline, dedication and determination.
We invite you to follow your dreams and explore a challenging and rewarding career at Martinrea.
Job Summary: Designing, developing, installing, managing, and maintaining equipment which is used to monitor and control engineering systems, machinery, and processes

Required Education and Experience:

• Post Secondary Education- Electro-Mechanical Technician Diploma or Equivalent.
• 3-5 years of experience
• Working knowledge of ABB &/or Fanuc robots.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Knowledge of technical controls and strong troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work independently and problem solve
• Proficient in Microsoft office

Essential Functions:

• Trouble shoot equipment consisting of weld controllers, robotics and programmable logic controllers
• Design electrical and electronic circuits
• Program PLC’s, AC/DC drives and Servo Drives
• Modify robot, PLC programs and machine screen interfaces
• Equipment maintenance
• Change welding consumables as needed
• Trouble shoot and repair equipment components
• Adjust MIG and spot welding schedule adjustments.
• Ensure compliance with codes, standards and legislation: Environmental Legislation, O. Reg 851 for Industrial Establishments and Occupational Health and Safety Act

Decision Making and Authority:

• Quantities measurables:

o Review and troubleshoot downtime issues.
o Work with Production, Quality to help reduce cycle times.

Working Conditions:

• 20% office,80% plant floor (PPE required)
• Frequent requirement of handling heavy operation equipment

Effort/Physical Demands

• Constant communication with employees, peers, and management
• Overtime as required

Health and Safety Responsibilities

• Must work in accordance with Health and Safety regulations, Company Rules, Plant Rules, policies and procedures
• Must use or wear equipment, protective devices or certain clothing as required by the company

Essential Functions:

• Trouble shoot equipment consisting of weld controllers, robotics and programmable logic controllers
• Design electrical and electronic circuits
• Program PLC’s, AC/DC drives and Servo Drives
• Modify robot, PLC programs and machine screen interfaces
• Equipment maintenance
• Change welding consumables as needed
• Trouble shoot and repair equipment components
• Adjust MIG and spot welding schedule adjustments.
• Ensure compliance with codes, standards and legislation: Environmental Legislation, O. Reg 851 for Industrial Establishments and Occupational Health and Safety Ac

Health and Safety Responsibilities

• Must work in accordance with Health and Safety regulations, Company Rules, Plant Rules, policies and procedures
• Must use or wear equipment, protective devices or certain clothing as required by the compan