Automation Technician

• Perform scheduled and non-scheduled maintenance to equipment 

• Create, update and backup automations programs including PLC, Servo Drives, HMI’s and Robot’s 

• Connect to PLC, Servo Drive. VFD and Robot Controllers to determine root cause of failures 

• Install and set-up various visions system components such as bar code scanners and inspection camera’s 

• Update electrical drawings when changes are made to originals 

• Participate in new program launches performing necessary changes to automation 

• Support maintenance personnel in trouble shooting and repairing automation failures 

• Trouble shoot and repair failures utilizing machine drawings and schematics 

• Participate in equipment/automation training when required 

• Perform tasks while observing Dana’s Health and Safety Policy’s & Procedures 

• Perform tasks while observing Dana’s quality requirements 

• Work closely with on-shift production supervision to resolve downtime issues 

• Escalate automation concerns to Maintenance Manager when required 

• Perform work on assigned shift 

• Participate in overtime activities when required

Job Purpose

The Controls Engineer supports the design, development, and implementation of control systems that automate industrial processes and machinery. This role assists in programming, testing, and troubleshooting hardware and software components such as PLCs, HMIs, and sensors.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and non-scheduled maintenance to equipment 
• Create, update and backup automations programs including PLC, Servo Drives, HMI’s and Robot’s 
• Connect to PLC, Servo Drive. VFD and Robot Controllers to determine root cause of failures 
• Install and set-up various visions system components such as bar code scanners and inspection camera’s 
• Update electrical drawings when changes are made to originals 
• Participate in new program launches performing necessary changes to automation 
• Support maintenance personnel in trouble shooting and repairing automation failures 
• Trouble shoot and repair failures utilizing machine drawings and schematics 
• Participate in equipment/automation training when required 
• Perform tasks while observing Dana’s Health and Safety Policy’s & Procedures 
• Perform tasks while observing Dana’s quality requirements 
• Work closely with on-shift production supervision to resolve downtime issues 
• Escalate automation concerns to Maintenance Manager when required 
• Perform work on assigned shift 
• Participate in overtime activities when required

Education and Qualifications

• Technical degree or diploma 
• 1-2 years experience