PLC & PROCESS TECHNICIAN                        AUTOMATION & ROBOTICS MANAGER ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVE:                 Design and development of PLC and HMI programs and the start up, commission and improvement of production equipment SCOPE: ·        Works independently and interdependently within various interdepartmental teams RESPONSIBILITIES/EFFORTS ·  Supports continuous improvement projects by analyzing root causes and implement solutions to improve efficiency, safety, quality, and reliability. ·  Complete improvements for error proofing and design function for all new and existing equipment as required · Programming, commissioning, and testing of Rockwell, Siemens, and Omron PLC and HMI programs, which may include associated manufacturing equipment such as motion control, vision, RFID, scanners/readers, measurement, and instrumentation equipment. · Responsible for maintaining, developing, and following company’s control standards, templates, and programming libraries. ·  Troubleshooting/diagnosing of Process issues and perform root cause analysis ·   Perform daily checks as required on all equipment as instructed ·   Assist operators in the day-to-day functions of the machines ·   Ensuring Operator settings are correct and working when a machine stops or fails ·   Work closely with the shift Supervisor to improve process efficiency, quality, and reliability. ·    Performs all duties as assigned in accordance with and adherence to the IATF/TS 16949 Quality System Standard ·  Follows Policies, Procedures and Work Instructions as outlined in the Quality Systems Manual and Employee Handbook ·  Performs all job functions in a safe and healthful manner, abiding by all health, safety, 5S and housekeeping guidelines and rules; · Reports all unsafe & unhealthy conditions to Management or a member of the Joint Health & Safety Committee · Performs other tasks as required 4.  MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE/ PREREQUISITES ·        Post-secondary education in related field (Mechanical Engineering, skilled trade, etc.) ·        Minimum of 5 years of experience in working as a PLC Programmer/Process Technician role in a similar Assembly/Robotic/Welding environment ·        Proficient knowledge of PLC programming (i.e. ABB) 5.  PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE ·        Understanding of machinery safety, programming of safety devices with safety PLC ·        Mechanical and Electrical knowledge to understand process operations ·        Strong ability to work with hand tools to adjust dies and sensors ·        Excellent grasp on how HMI and buttons and sensor can affect the cell ·        Knowledge of machine guarding and safety devices ·        Basic knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic circuits and devices an asset ·        Experience with stamping presses an asset ·        Familiarity with preventative and predictive maintenance techniques