Digital Manufacturing Engineer 6004770 Welland, Ontario L3B 5N4, Canada, Canada

Essential Responsibilities:

• Manage an ambitious 3-year Digital manufacturing growth plan while acting as the sole point of responsibility for developing, managing, reporting and executing on multiple digital projects throughout the facility
• Analyze manufacturing process workflows and assist with developing equipment connection strategies using various industrial communication protocols such as MQTT, Rest API, Profinet, etc.
• Collaborate with controls engineers and IT specialists in a team environment to deliver value-added solutions
• Identify opportunities for automation implementation and AI adoption to further enhance manufacturing process efficiency
• Develop strategies to automate machine/process control leveraging existing Andon and MES systems
• Support Q-case RCA investigations using digitally acquired data while optimizing data mining capabilities and data output configurations
• Document process changes by following established Management of Change policies & procedures
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by voluntarily attending educational workshops, reviewing technical publications, networking, participating in professional societies, and attending technology trade shows

Qualifications:

• Electrical Engineering or Computer Science Bachelor’s degree, or Electrical Engineering Technology or Computer Science diploma (or equivalent) from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing engineering or related industrial experience
• Lean Six Sigma or equivalent training
• Knowledge of and practical experience with various PLC and control systems (Siemens, Fanuc, Rockwell Automation/Allen Bradley, Beckhoff, etc.)
• Solid understanding of Networking and Data Communications
• Knowledgeable with SQDCM manufacturing principles
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Experience with C/C++, Node Red, and various other industrial communication protocols (MQTT, Rest API, Profinet, etc.)
• Experience with Oracle ERP or similar software for managing process workflows and process data management

Desired Characteristics:

• Strong team player acting with a positive mindset
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple diverse activities simultaneously and succeed in a self-directed team environment
• Effective problem solver with the ability to analyze machine control characteristics and develop appropriate solutions for equipment connectivity
• Results driven and accountable for own actions
• Strong interpersonal, technical, organizational, oral, and written communication skills
• Able to communicate effectively & confidently with both peers and members of senior leadership
• Contribute collaboratively to team projects while supporting the development of technical expertise within the manufacturing team

• An innovative and international connected working environment
• Flexible working model and structure
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company matched RRSP program
• Onsite gym facility
• An upbeat atmosphere with a collaborative cross-functional team