CONTROLS AND ROBOTICS PROCESS TECHNICIAN

We are production company (high pressure die casting technology) providing solutions within automotive industry with a global footprint and now we are looking for a new colleague to our canadian plant:
Controls and Robotics Process Technician – CANADA

Responsibilities - Primary
Systems setup and maintenance:
o Create and maintain an organized back-up system on the company network to save all PLC and robot programs.
o Maintain a program revision log for all PLC and robot programs
o Assist in the development of controls and robotics programming standards. This includes hardware and programming methods
Equipment and hardware maintenance:
o Ensure PLC and robotics hardware spares are maintained for all pieces of equipment
o Follow OEM guidelines for provide recommendations as input for preventative maintenance
o Develop and advise on a list of critical components and spare parts
Controls and Programming – PLC and Robot
o Create PLC and robot programs for new jobs or equipment
o Assist with concepts or designs of new automation

Responsibilities - Secondary
Support repairs, communicate on work status, and provide reports by:
o Giving assistance and guidance to maintenance and process technicians as required
o Generating reports as required or requested
o Attending and participating in meetings
Assist production and maintenance personnel by:
o Providing PLC and Robotics assistance when troubleshooting
o Assisting with root cause analysis
o Assisting with any continuous improvement activities that involve PLC or robotics support
o Creating training aids and instructions for maintenance and production staff such as safe handling, manual movements of robot, fault recovery, setting TCP, setting absolute data, et cetera
o Providing “On the Job” training focusing on safety as required
o Assisting maintenance personnel to become familiar with Siemens S7 and ABB Robotics for basic troubleshooting
· Other duties as assigned