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Controls Technician

Multimatic Dynamic Suspensions
Full-time
On-site
Multimatic Dynamic Suspensions Canada

Scope of Position:

Provide all departments with safe, well maintained equipment, while ensuring quality and the ability to meet production requirements in a timely manner.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement PLC based controls systems for industrial equipment.
  • Configure PLC hardware and programs (ladder, structured text, function blocks).
  • Ability to create and modify PLC programs to optimize system performance or accommodate process changes.
  • Knowledge of FactoryTalk View Studio for developing and maintaining HMI (Human Machine Interface).
  • Program and maintain vision systems and other peripheral devices, ensuring accurate data collection, image processing, and communication with PLC and HMI.
  • Knowledge of safety PLCs (e.g., GuardLogix, PILZ) and safety relay systems (e.g., Allen-Bradley Guardmaster, ABB Vital).
  • Ability to identify and implement process improvements in PLC logic and control strategies to optimize performance and reduce downtime.
  • Maintain and troubleshoot Windows-based control systems, DeviceNet, and Ethernet networks, including RsNetWorx.
  • Expertise in backup and restore procedures for PLCs, HMI projects, and industrial networks to ensure rapid recovery after failures
  • Contribute to machine concepts, design of control software, integration of software with electrical and mechanical systems, and process development.
  • Assist in the development of equipment motor device lists, along with electrical drive and PLC panel design.
  • Install HMI hardware and software as well as developing and maintaining HMI architecture.
  • Assist with equipment breakdowns, work with the maintenance team to trouble shoot and repair equipment in a timely manner.
  • Train engineers, robotic technicians and other maintenance personnel on various controls related applications.
  • Propose and implement ideas to improve and standardize programming methodology of new and existing equipment.
  • Review changes made on asset manager to ensure that there are no risks to safety, quality or production.
  • Maintain up to date documentation of all assembly equipment, this includes issuing work orders and documenting all changes and repairs through MVP.
  • Make recommendations for Preventative Maintenance plans.
  • Research, investigate, and report manufacturing concerns for improvement of overall plant productivity. This includes process cost reductions and implementation of corrective actions to minimize process downtimes and rejects.
  • Complete additional projects as assigned.
  • Develop critical spare parts inventory for the assembly equipment.
  • Assist in the training and development of new hires and apprentices.

Basic Requirements:

  • Degree or Diploma in electrical engineering, or a related field.
  • Electrical license (442A) would be an asset.
  • Minimum of five years’ experience in a related field or discipline.
  • Good knowledge of manufacturing processes and systems.
  • Good technical report writing abilities.
  • Proficient in Microsoft applications (i.e. Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and C.A.D.
  • Excellent problem solving techniques and methods.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

To learn more about Multimatic, check out our youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psOjJIh3t90

If you are interested in this position, apply by sending us your cover letter and resume.


We thank all interested candidates in advance; however, only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.


As part of our commitment to ensuring our employment practices are fair, accessible, and inclusive of persons with disabilities, recruitment-related accommodations for disabilities, are available upon request throughout the recruitment and assessment process for applicants with disabilities.