We are currently recruiting for an experienced Controls Engineer to join our team!

NOTE:

- 100% Onsite
- 12 - Month Contract
- Candidates will be required to be eligible to work OT including weekends and other shifts as required
- This is NOT an embedded software or vehicle ECU role, but a plant-floor Controls Engineering position supporting industrial automation equipment

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Hands-on automotive manufacturing Controls Engineer supporting plant floor automation (PLC, robotics, conveyors, commissioning
- Use Factory Information Systems (FIS) plant monitoring software to review times of automation, review and follow up automation projects and installations
- Troubleshoot PLC, robot, and other automation problems
- Update program backups for automation
- Program recent installations of machining, gantry and conveyor systems
- Reprogram automation for engineering changes and improvements

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

- College Technology Diploma
- Ability to read blueprints, AutoCAD, interpret and modify electrical schematics
- Familiarity with robotics
- Familiarity with VFD’s (Variable Frequency Drives), encoders, network/Ethernet controls, Profinet

PREFERRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Applied Science
- 3+ years of Controls experience with machining in automotive manufacturing
- Ability to independently troubleshoot all body equipment and continuously evaluate equipment for improvement for quality and delivery




- Substantial understanding of conveyors system programming and gantry systems, in addition to networking understanding, Ethernet, Profibus, Profinet
- Proven problem-solving skills, including 8Ds, FMEAs, DMAICs, TIA Portal, Step 7, Rexroth, Schneider Unity, 840D
- Experienced in laser burning
- Understanding of Cognex vision systems
- Simulation modeling exposure
- Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience
- Lean Tools – 5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream Mapping
- DMAIC and DMADV (DFSS) Project Methodology experience
- TQM and Kaizen Methods
- Visual Factory Management

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

- $35.00 - $40.00 / hour (depending on experience)
- Paid Benefits after 90 days (individual and family) – extended medical, out-of-country coverage, dental etc.
- Pension eligibility, with employer match, after 1 full year of work (open enrollment every October)

MEDA offers an excellent referral bonus. Great candidates know great candidates.

MEDA Limited is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of any of the protected reasons as described in the Ontario Human Rights Code. We are committed to providing accommodation for persons with disabilities, as described in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and granted to those that request assistance during our hiring process.

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📌 Controls Engineer [14274] (Windsor)
🏢 Meda Engineering & Technical Services
📍 Windsor