robotics engineer

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Experience

5 years or more

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work site environment

• Dairy
• Outdoors
• Noisy
• Odours
• Dusty

Work setting

• Urban area
• Rural area
• Various locations
• Remote location

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Conduct research into the feasibility, design, operation and performance of mechanisms, components and systems
• Analyze dynamics and vibrations of mechanical systems and structures
• Supervise and inspect the installation of mechanical systems
• Develop maintenance standards, schedules and programs
• Investigate mechanical failures or unexpected maintenance problems
• Supervise technicians, technologists and other engineers and review and approve designs, calculations and cost estimates
• Test machines and equipment
• Tend robotic equipment
• Assist in inspection of mechanical installations and construction projects
• Welding experience
• Carry out a limited range of mechanical tests and analyses of machines, components and materials

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Experience and specialization

Type of service and repair

• Programmable logic controller (PLC)

Computer and technology knowledge

• Business diagram software
• Mapping and data visualization software
• Data analysis software
• MS Office

Equipment and machinery experience

• Milking system (automated)
• Pneumatic system

Area of work experience

• Installation, maintenance and inspection of equipment or facilities

Area of specialization

• Hydraulics and fluids
• Robotics or controls
• Machinery and components
• Dairy cattle

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Manual dexterity
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Punctuality
• Honesty
• Ability to multitask
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Values and ethics

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Gasoline paid