Engineering Process Engineering Technologist

Flex‑N‑Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex‑N‑Gate provides a great opportunity for hard‑working and skilled individuals.

The Process Engineering Technologist will support, maintain, and enhance automated production systems. The ideal candidate will have strong PLC programming experience, solid industrial networking knowledge, and hands‑on experience with HMI systems in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. He or she will also review existing processes and manage the transition of technologies and new processes for batch scale‑up. The Process Engineering Technologist will implement continuous improvement projects, support new product launches through APQP and PFMEA development, and troubleshoot processes as required in a hands‑on, fast paced environment.

The Process Engineering Technologist will optimize assembly manufacturing, welding and line processes.

• Strong understanding of industrial network communications, including Ether Net/IP, TCP/IP, Omron FINS Ethernet, and related protocols.
• Proficient in Omron PLC programming using CX‑Programmer and Sysmac Studio.
• Hands‑on experience with Allen‑Bradley PLCs (Control Logix, Compact Logix).
• Ability to integrate and troubleshoot Omron and Allen‑Bradley PLCs.
• Experience with PLC tag creation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization.

Process Monitoring & Control: Operating control panels, monitoring process units, and controlling start‑up, shutdown, and troubleshooting.

Optimization & Improvement: Analyzing process trends, reducing waste, boosting efficiency, and implementing improvements.

Technical Support & Documentation: Preparing production reports, maintaining data logs, and creating technical documentation, such as Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and P&IDs.

Safety & Compliance: Ensuring operations adhere to environmental, legal, and safety standards.

Collaboration: Working with engineers and technicians to test, commission, and validate new equipment.

• Candidates will possess a degree in Engineering or a diploma as an Engineering Technologist in Mechanical or a similar manufacturing discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
• CAD experience drawing in 3D.
• Additional knowledge in any of the following would also be an asset: IATF
  16949; ISO
  14001; PLC and HMI programming; vision systems; servo systems; robotics; paint systems; welding; machining; ergonomics; line balancing and MOST techniques; GD&T; PHSR/machine guarding;
  Six Sigma.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Proficiency with database applications and administration systems, specifically Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work effectively alone and prioritize.
• Must be a highly motivated, service and team‑oriented individual with an attention to detail.
• Enthusiasm for challenge and new initiatives are prerequisites.
• Strong analytical ability.
• Supervisory and interpersonal skills are required.
• Troubleshooting ability is required.
• Strong decision making and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated good internal customer service skills.
• Proven good presentation skills.
• Good presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Detail oriented.

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance.
• RRSP retirement savings plan.
• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement.
• Paid holidays and vacation time.

What do our employees have to say?

• “It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities.”
• “Lots of growth opportunity.”
• “The company’s young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable.”
• “Not just a job—a great place to work!”

Flex‑N‑Gate is an equal opportunity employer. Ontario Human Rights Code and AODA.

Winner of Forbes 2024 Canada’s Best Employers Award.