Plc Automation Technician - Days

Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving three primary markets - passenger vehicle, commercial truck, and off-highway equipment - Dana provides the world's original-equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.

Job Purpose

Automation technicians are responsible for the installation, operation, and maintenance of computer and robotic systems used throughout the facility. The ideal candidate will be proficient in multiple skill-sets including electricity and electronics, fluid power, mechanical systems, and manufacturing processes.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and non-scheduled maintenance to equipment
• Create, update and backup automations programs including PLC, Servo Drives, HMI's and Robot's
• Install and set-up various visions system components such as bar code scanners and inspection camera's
• Update electrical drawings when changes are made to originals
• Participate in new program launches performing necessary changes to automation
• Support maintenance personnel in trouble shooting and repairing automation failures
• Trouble shoot and repair failures utilizing machine drawings and schematics
• Participate in equipment/automation training when required
• Perform tasks while observing Dana's Health and Safety Policy's & Procedures
• Perform tasks while observing Dana's Quality requirements
• Work closely with on-shift production supervision to resolve downtime issues
• Escalate automation concerns to Maintenance Manager when required
• Maintain machine automation back-up files

Qualifications

• College Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics & Automation, Mechatronics or Equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years industrial experience preferable in an automotive setting
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience utilizing Allen Bradley automation products including RS Logix, Micro-logics and Compact Logics
• Experience setting up and trouble shooting robotics including ABB, Fanuc, Denso, Epson and Adept 4 axis and 6 axis machines
• Keyence vision systems experience would be considered an asset
• Demonstrated knowledge and training is safe electrical work procedures including Arc Flash training
• Proficient reading and understanding AutoCAD drawings
• Comfortable utilizing office applications including Microsoft Office suite
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing principles would be considered an asset
• Flexibility to be on call and work various shifts with notice

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