Controls Specialist

at  SPM Automation

Looking for a change? Want to come be a part of a fast paced, exciting environment in the plastics welding and automation industry?
SPM has assembled a young and talented team that thrives in new technology development, prototyping, plastics joining, finishing and assembly applications. We need like-minded, driven individuals looking for a challenge to join our Controls Department to program and commission new and existing equipment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Generate PLC and HMI programs
• Generate and teach robot programs
• Set up vision systems
• Startup machine and troubleshoot all aspects of control system
• Work with other departments toward a design plan for successful completion of a project
• Travel to end user for on-site machine start-up and commissioning
• Ensure customer satisfaction of the control system

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Degree/Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Technologist from accredited University/College required
• Must have a continued desire to learn new technologies
• Specific knowledge/skills:
• PLC programming and troubleshooting (Siemens/Allen Bradley).
• HMI programming (Siemens/Allen Bradley).
• Robot setup, and programming/teaching (Fanuc/ABB/Nachi).
• Vision programming (Keyence/Cognex).
• Familiarity with special purpose machine function and set up.
• Good working knowledge of Engineering and Industry Standards.
• Controls design experience considered an asset.
• Must be able to work in fast-paced environment.
• Good communication and organizational skills a requirement.
• Must be able to travel both nationally and internationally as needed.
• 3+ years relevant experience required.
  SPM provides a clean, safe environment to work within. Health benefits are provided upon completion of successful probation period.
  Join us as we expand our horizons and continue to maintain the highest of standards. All applications will be reviewed and considered.
  Interested candidates may apply at hr@spm-automation.com
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• Generate PLC and HMI programs
• Generate and teach robot programs
• Set up vision systems
• Startup machine and troubleshoot all aspects of control system
• Work with other departments toward a design plan for successful completion of a project
• Travel to end user for on-site machine start-up and commissioning
• Ensure customer satisfaction of the control syste