Our client, a designer/manufacturer and global integrator of welding and assembly systems and material handling systems, is in search of a PLC Programming Supervisor to join their team.
NOTE:
- Must be willing and able to travel to the USA, without restrictions, effective on the start date
- Successful candidate is required to be eligible for TN Visa
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead Project Execution: Inspire and guide the team by overseeing all aspects of projects from a PLC programming perspective, ensuring safety, quality, cost, and timing objectives are achieved
- Resource Planning: Partner with the PLC Programming manager to strategically assign team members to projects, fostering a clear understanding of the scope of work and shared expectations among the group
- Drive Performance: Monitor progress and ensure jobs are completed on time and within budget
- Collaborate Across Teams: Work with internal departments and external partners to meet manpower needs for commissioning, installation, and service support
- Mentor and Develop Talent: Empower others through training and guidance, fostering a dynamic and high-performing work environment within the PLC department
- Hands-On Programming: Perform PLC logic and programming tasks using AB Control Logix controllers, Rockwell RSLogix 5000, Factory View, Siemens Step 7, Siemens TIA Portal, WinCC Flexible 2007, DNet, Industrial ENet, Profibus, and Profinet
- Establish Standards: Develop and implement standard engineering practices and provide thorough documentation upon project completion
- Optimize Systems: Ensure all controls and logic programs are efficient, align with customer requirements, and meet Valiant TMS standards
- Implement Improvements: Introduce programming enhancements in response to customer changes or evolving manufacturing needs
- Communicate Effectively: Foster inspiring communication among all relevant departments throughout the project, from conception to installation
- Document Changes: Record all logic updates and coordinate revisions with the controls design team
- Travel Support: Travel locally and internationally to customer sites to provide on-site assistance, ensuring successful project execution
REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education: Completed degree or diploma in Controls or Electrical program
- Experience: Minimum 5 years of direct experience in PLC programming and debugging within a machine-build environment
- Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead both people and projects effectively, fostering collaboration and accountability
- Technical Expertise: Proficiency with Rockwell, Siemens, and other major control platforms, including integration of networked systems and smart devices
- Collaboration: Strong communication skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Mindset: A proactive, solutions-driven attitude and a commitment to continuous improvement
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:- $40.00 - $45.00/hour (depending on experience)
- Overtime after 40 hours/week
- Competitive health, dental, vision, employee assistance, and wellness benefits, beginning on the first day of employment
- Tuition reimbursement
- Pension, life, and disability insurance upon completion of the probationary period
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 accommodations 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
