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Our client, a manufacturing company in Kitchener – Waterloo area is looking for a Senior PLC Programmer to join their team.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Existing Machine Troubleshooting & Continuous Improvements
- Troubleshoot programming errors, electrical problems & mechanical issues
- Make adjustments to machine controls to improve throughput
- Work with maintenance & manufacturing engineers to implement CI projects including new sensors, cylinders, & devices
- Documentation, Revision History, Safety
- Complete machine specific and programming descriptor documentation
- Ensure safety procedures and lock out policy followed at all times
Qualifications (education & skills required):
- Post-secondary education in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Robotics & Automation, and/or Licensed Electrician
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience PLC programming & hardware setup preferably in an automotive manufacturing environment
- Ability to commission operator interfaces and data collection systems (Indusoft with SQL connection.)
- Experience programming and troubleshooting Rockwell Automation, RS Logix5000/RS Logix 500, Omron, and Siemens on new and existing machinery
- Working knowledge of Cognex, Teledyne/Dalsa and Keyence vision appliances
- Field experience in set ups and commissioning of equipment
Must have:
- Practical knowledge of KUKA, Motoman and Fanuc robotics
- Knowledge of electrical devices, electrical schematics, instrumentation & control panel drawings
- Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics & DC servomotors, machine automation, assembly systems integration & applications of robotics, safety systems
