Controls Engineer

Company Overview:

IMG Factory Automation ULC (IMG) is a System Integrator specializing in Assembly and Joining automation equipment. We provide custom Turn-Key automation equipment from our 10,000 sq ft facility in Windsor and we service Tier 1 automotive suppliers throughout the Continental US, Canada and Mexico.

We pride ourselves on employing the best and most talented professionals in the industry. Our growing team consists of engineers and project managers with extensive experience, and we are looking to find the next key individual to join our organization and add to our talent pool.

IMG’s Guiding Principles & Core Beliefs

We have a Passion for Innovation and Invention

This passion is our motivation to provide our Customers with solutions that are the Benchmark of the Industry

Integrity is Who we are, What we do and How we Operate

· Ethical Business Conduct is the basic foundation of our Organization

· We do the right thing even when no one is watching

We strive to create a Workplace where Employees can and want to contribute their Very Best

· Our employees’ diverse Talent, Initiative, Leadership and Creativity are keys to our success

· We Motivate & Empower our employees to adopt Extreme Ownership

We believe in Accountability

· We hold each other accountable through supportive actions

· We uphold our responsibility towards our Customers by sharing a vested interest in their Success

· We recognize our Social responsibilities towards the Communities in which we operate, and we strive to participate by providing Opportunities, Support and Engagement

As Controls Engineer, you will play a crucial role in developing and implementing control systems for our machinery and projects. This role will help ensure reliable machinery operation and successful project delivery. You will be responsible for programming, commissioning and maintaining control systems with a focus on PLCs and HMIs. Working under the guidance of senior engineers, you will contribute to the technical success of our projects while gaining valuable hands-on experience.

Key Responsibilities

● Support the design, programming, integration, and maintenance of PLC and HMI control systems for machinery and automation projects under the guidance of senior engineers.

● Assist with project commissioning, including system setup, testing, and verification to ensure machinery meets performance and safety requirements.

● Create and maintain technical documentation, including electrical schematics, program code, and user manuals.

● Complete assigned work within established project schedules while meeting applicable quality standards and legislative requirements.

● Attend project kickoff meetings to understand the scope, requirements, and deliverables.

● Contribute to improvements in controls design and programming methods to enhance safety and functionality while reducing costs.

● Participate in post-project reviews to compare completed work with the quoted scope and identify opportunities for improvement.

● Travel as required to support commissioning, troubleshooting and other project activities.

Skills and Qualifications

● B.S. degree in Controls Engineering OR equivalent education or work experience.

● 2+ years of experience working in the automation field.

● Proficiency in PLC, HMI, and robot programming, along with AutoCAD.

● Experience with one or more major PLC programming platforms. Familiarity with Allen-Bradley Studio 5000 and FactoryTalk View, Siemens TIA Portal, or Omron software is preferred.

● Experience commissioning machinery including checking inputs and outputs configuring EtherNet/IP devices, and testing machine safety functions.

● An understanding of machine safety design principles and requirements.

● The ability to read, interpret and markup electrical drawings.

● Hands-on experience with electrical wiring, diagnosing faults, and troubleshooting.

● Experience programming FANUC, KUKA, ABB, or Nachi robots is preferred.

● Experience in programming Cognex or Keyence vision systems is preferred.

● Knowledge of manufacturing operations and factory automation is an asset.

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $32.00-$38.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Work Location: In person