Automation and Robotics Specialist

Overview

Active Dynamics is a progressive OEM supplier that designs, tests, and manufactures unique solutions for multiple systems and multiple industries. This full-service, end-to-end capabilities are paired with a collaborative, creative approach, global reach, and agile structure to offer real-world benefits in terms of turnaround time, cost, service, and customization. We re always growing, always evolving, and always finding new ways to bring meaningful value to our customers and partners.

As a world leader in the design and manufacturing industry, Active Dynamics is seeking an eager and enthusiastic experienced Automation and Robotics Specialist to join our Toronto team. We are looking for a talent with solid professional skills in the manufacturing industry who can provide superb work experience. This posting is for an existing, immediate vacancy.

The primary responsibility of this role is to lead projects in the plan, design development, and implementation of automation solutions for manufacturing processes, integrate and program electrical components and robots and lead, execute improvement initiatives, and ensure that systems and processes are in place to meet and exceed company s quality and production objectives safely and efficiently.

• Create detailed automation design proposal including controls design, electrical and pneumatic, specifying hardware and components, testing, commissioning, and validation. Develop and verify safety systems, understand safety risk assessments
• Interpret/read/write electrical and electronic schematics/diagrams, basic hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams
• Prepare and release drawings for new projects, record changes diligently, and release updated drawings
• Install, program, and integrate PLC, HMI, robots, tooling, drives, actuators, sensors, vision systems, start-up, debugging and compliance with internal and customer standards
• Program Fanuc, Yasawaka and Kuka welding and material handling robots
• Program and maintain robots online/offline using (CIM Station, Fanuc Weld Pro, Moto Sim, and Robot Studio)
• Provide ideas to automate manual operations, assist and present ROI (return on investment) studies for justification and approval
• Integrate specialized hardware and software into manufacturing systems to enhance automation and control with an emphasis on efficiency and throughput improvements and cycle time reductions
• Responsible for preparing training documentation, work instructions, and procedures for effective handover to production and maintenance
• Manage and/or assist assigned manufacturing engineer to monitor equipment and tooling suppliers  progress through quotation, design, build, and installation stages of all new equipment necessary for new programs and improvements or retrofits on current processes and equipment
• Participate and contribute in cross-functional APQP meetings to provide input in DFM and GDT analysis, PFMEA, control plans, process capability studies, DOE s, poka-yoke, error-proof plans, root cause analysis, lessons learned
• Assist in running lab tests, and compiling and analyzing test data
• Assist and coordinate equipment design reviews with assigned manufacturing engineer and supplier(s) using Active s standard Design Review and Sign-Off Checklist to record open issues and follow up for successful closure
• Assist assigned manufacturing engineer with all equipment sample runs at the supplier(s) and Active to ensure a successful run at rate milestone completion based on TAKT time, internal AQPQ, and customer PPAP requirements and standards
• Evaluate equipment trial runs and buy-offs with assigned manufacturing engineers for new equipment and retrofits and ensure run and rate, PPH, and essential safety regulations are met per Active, OHSA, ESA, and CSA standards
• Conduct training for associates on new equipment and processes, monitor progress and ensure timely and effective handover to production and maintenance using Active s standard Machine Handover Checklist
• Record and compile lessons learned and ensure carry-over on future programs/processes/equipment
• Establish Active New Machine Equipment Specifications
• Work closely with plant…