Ice Cream Automation and Electrical Engineer

Background & Purpose of the Job

The Automation and Electrical Engineer will be responsible for designs, develops, and supervision of the electrical control systems, equipment, and machinery with a focus on safety. Responsible for the installation and technical support of PLC-based hardware and software. Ensures critical support for all production line related concerns while supporting continuous improvement projects and structured kaizen activities as both a leader and team member. Ensure all relevant safety objectives and legal requirements are observed for all work completed.   Active participation in all projects for controls and electrical upgrades.  Supervising the controls team, managing PTO request, approving timecards, and managing schedules for projects.  Lead and maintain the electrical program as the site technical authority (TA3).

Who You Are & What You’ll Do

You will be a leader and a change champion, actively engaging with all departments to identify key opportunities to both benefit the business with key savings as well as improve equipment performance to boost morale.  Partner with the engineering team to drive automation CAPAX projects to completion.  Lead and drive the electrical program at the site.  Scheduling and planning key PM activities for the site power system.  Partner with the Cyber and Digital Application Engineer with DFOS and Cyber activities.

• Analyze project requirements and perform technical calculations supporting design including electrical requirements, robotic safety standards,  motor controls and IT needs.

• Oversee project workflow and support internal and external resources to ensure timely delivery of projects, expected quality, and allotted budget.

• Electrical, software design of customized solutions including manufacturing automation and safety systems. Able to maintain project scope and identify project creep.

• Support manufacture, build and validation of systems which include pneumatics, servos, variable frequency drives, relays, communication networks, HMI touchscreens, and more.

• Create customer documentation such as user manuals, programming diagrams, network diagrams, and electrical drawings.

• Ability to architect programs that are simple to test, well documented and versatile.

• Manage controls team activities.     

• Troubleshooting and root cause analysis of controls related losses in the site.

• Provide technical assistance and input into reliability of factory systems and networks.

• Site Communications Management

• Leads the development of the plant masterplan for electrical and networks systems.

• Site Automation Support

What You’ll Need To Succeed

Essential:

• AS Electrical/Electronics Engineering (or similar field of study).

• Software / Rockwell PLC Programing Knowledge

• GE Proficy iFix Knowledge

• Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills

Desired:

• BS Electrical/Electronics Engineering (or similar field of study).

• Project Management Experience

• Electrical controls and automation systems knowledge

• Database Knowledge

• Power BI Experience

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Unilever Canada est une organisation engagé à la diversité et à l'inclusion pour stimuler nos résultats d'affaires et créer un meilleur avenir chaque jour pour nos employés, les consommateurs globaux, les partenaires et les communautés. Nous croyons qu'un effectif diversifiée nous permet de faire correspondre nos ambitions de croissance et de stimuler l'inclusion dans l'entreprise. Tous les candidats qualifiés recevront la considération pour un emploi sans égard à la race, la couleur, la religion, le sexe, l'orientation sexuelle, l'identité ou l'expression de genre, l'âge, l'origine nationale ou ethnique, l'état matrimonial, la situation familiale, l'invalidité, les caractéristiques génétique, et une condamnation pour laquelle un pardon a été accordée.

Si vous êtes une personne handicapée qui a besoin d'aide à tout moment au cours de notre processus de recrutement, veuillez communiquer avec nous au NA.Accommodations@unilever.com. Veuillez noter: ces lignes sont réservées aux personnes handicapées ayant besoin d'aide et ne sont pas un moyen d'enquêter sur les postes.