Automation Engineer
The Automation Engineer position will be responsible for reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will implement, troubleshoot and monitor machining programming and robotic repairs.
Powering Vehicles, Motion, Work, and Lives since 1966.
Performance Expectations
· Analyze machines, investigate mechanical failures and research design, operation and components of systems.
· Supervise and inspect installation and modifications or mechanical systems.
· Implement and design PLC, Ultraware, Panel Builder and Profile Buss Programs.
· Plan and manage projects, preparing material, cost and timing estimates.
Credentials
· Trade License in Industrial Electrical Maintenance (442A).
· Completed program in electrical or mechanical technology.
· Minimum five years’ experience in PLC and robotic repair/programming.
· Completed courses by machine manufacturing.
· Thorough comprehension of electrical/electronic schematic diagrams, blueprints and pneumatic/hydraulic systems.
· Ability to decide appropriate measuring tools, methods and standards of equipment to use for projects.
Desired Characteristics
· Demonstrate good Communication skills and ability to coordinate projects between engineers, contractors, technicians and suppliers.
What Linamar Has To Offer
· Opportunities for career advancement.
· Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
· Social committees and sports teams.
· Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.
About Us
Linamar Corporation is a Canadian diversified global manufacturing company of highly engineered products across global industries & markets. From the entrepreneurial seeds planted by our dynamic founder, to the support provided along the way, all Linamar employees are poised for success in this fast-paced and rapidly growing environment. With access to the tools you need to succeed, you will make an impact along with other motivated and engaged people.
Linamar is committed to promoting accessible recruitment as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Linamar will attempt to accommodate persons with a disability in an appropriate and effective manner throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Accommodations will be provided upon request.
Skills Required
- Trade License in Industrial Electrical Maintenance (442A)
- Completed program in electrical or mechanical technology
- Minimum five years of experience in PLC and robotic repair/programming
- Completed courses by machine manufacturing
- Thorough comprehension of electrical and electronic schematic diagrams, blueprints, and pneumatic/hydraulic systems
- Ability to select appropriate measuring tools, methods, and equipment standards for projects
- Strong communication and project coordination skills
What We Do
Linamar Corporation (TSX:LNR) is an advanced manufacturing company where the intersection of leading-edge technology and deep manufacturing expertise is creating solutions that power vehicles, motion, work and lives for the future. The Company is made up of two operating segments – the Industrial segment and the Mobility segment, both global leaders in manufacturing solutions and world-class developers of highly engineered products. The Industrial segment is comprised of Skyjack, MacDon and Salford. Skyjack manufactures scissor, boom and telehandler lifts for the aerial work platform industry. MacDon manufactures combine draper headers and self-propelled windrowers for the agricultural harvesting industry. Salford also supplies the agriculture market with farm tillage and crop fertilizer applicator equipment. The Mobility segment is focused on propulsion systems, structural and chassis systems, energy storage and power generation for both the global electrified and traditionally powered vehicle markets, and is subdivided into three regional groups and one global product group: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the newly formed Structures Group. The Regional Mobility groups are vertically integrated operations combining expertise in light metal casting, forging, machining and assembly. The Linamar Structures Group offers competitive lightweight innovations for safety-critical components and systems for the global mobility market. In addition, the eLIN Product Solutions Group focuses on Electrification and McLaren Engineering provides design, development, and testing services for the Mobility segment. Linamar’s medical solutions group, Linamar MedTech, focuses on manufacturing solutions for medical devices and precision medical components. Linamar has over 31,000 employees in 70 manufacturing locations, 14 R&D centres and 28 sales offices in 19 countries in North and South America, Europe and Asia, which generated sales of more than $7.9 billion in 2022.
