Die Casting Process Engineer

Job Responsibility:

high pressure aluminum die cast components to support the transportation sector. Our Canadian plant is currently looking for a Die Casting Process Technician to join our Engineering team.

The Die Casting Process Technician is responsible for die cast machine set up, daily process control verification, process development, troubleshooting and continuous improvement functions.

Primary Responsibilities

Die Cast Machine Setup:

• Use peripheral programs during die changes
• Assist with the correct installation of all peripheral equipment (i.e.: die spray manifolds, vacuum valves and thermal controllers)

Daily process control verification:

• Monitor and document daily process control verification which may include: process consumables, critical die cast settings, die temperature and vacuum control operations

Process development and continuous improvement, which may include:

• Process control documentation, application of PQ2 principles and supporting die casting calculations (i.e.: injection curves, input on tool design and analyzing flow simulations)

Support of production and maintenance personnel as required

Your Qualifications

• 5-8 years' experience in aluminum high pressure die casting or similar environment
• Experience in process flow optimization, PFMEA, understanding of die casting calculation principles, data analyzation
• Strong understanding of cast/trim tool assemblies and other peripheral equipment
• Demonstrated ability to lead and provide technical training (i.e.. development of work instructions)
• Tooling set-up and preparation
• Ability to interpret blueprints
• Troubleshooting of equipment issues using logical and systematic practices
• Experience using computer software applications such as CAD and Microsoft Suite
• Ability to travel outside Canada for training and supplier visits

Desired Skills

• Understanding of basic robot programming and adjustment of all peripheral equipment associated with a die cast cell
• Extensive familiarity the supervisor duties under the occupational health and safety acts
• Experience working directly with suppliers
• Trained in IATF169449

Experience:

• relevant: 5 years (Preferred)

ABB robots

Systems setup and maintenance:

o Create and maintain an organized back-up system on the company network to save all PLC and robot programs.

o Maintain a program revision log for all PLC and robot programs

o Assist in the development of controls and robotics programming standards. This includes hardware and programming methods

Equipment and hardware maintenance:

o Ensure PLC and robotics hardware spares are maintained for all pieces of equipment

o Follow OEM guidelines for provide recommendations as input for preventative maintenance

o Develop and advise on a list of critical components and spare parts

Controls and Programming - PLC and Robot

o Create PLC and robot programs for new jobs or equipment

o Assist with concepts or designs of new automation

• Support the operators with production related activities to fulfill the production plan
• Instruct operators on the correct usage of machines and equipment
• Work alongside Process Technicians to achieve process optimization
• Assist Quality, Engineering and Maintenance personnel to troubleshoot issues by providing equipment operating assistance and support repairs of any process related peripherals
• Aluminum die casting with IDRA machinery
• Putting molten aluminum under high pressure into a mold cavity
• Assist a highly skilled team of Die Setters and Process Technicians
• Assist Quality and Maintenance personnel to troubleshoot issues by providing equipment operating assistance and support repairs of any process related peripherals

Type d'emploi : Temps plein

Rémunération : 59 116,59$ à 118 816,58$ par an

Avantages :

• Assurance Invalidité
• Assurance Vie
• Congés payés
• Événements d'Entreprise
• Stationnement sur place
• Tenue Décontractée

Horaires de travail :

• Du Lundi au Vendredi

Lieu du poste : En présentiel