Electrical Engineer - Perth, Canada - 3M

Description

About 3M

3M has a long-standing reputation as a company committed to innovation. We provide the freedom to explore and encourage curiosity and creativity. We gain new insight from diverse thinking, and take risks on new ideas. Here, you can apply your talent in bold ways that matter.

Job Description: Electrical Engineer/Technologist/Technician (Perth, ON)

Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World

Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it's equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a diversity of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.

The Impact You'll Make in this Role

3M is seeking an Electrical Engineer/Technologist/Technician to join its manufacturing team located in Perth, ON. The successful candidate will make an impact by providing daily support and engineering expertise and technical assistance for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and modification of highly technical automated equipment; and, additionally, the development of maintenance procedures and techniques to support safe, reliable and efficient implementation of factory automation to include Robotics, Vision Systems, Integration Software, Motion, and Control Systems. This opportunity will require shift work as well as on-call after-hours and weekend support.

As an Electrical Engineer/Technologist/Technician, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:

1. Supporting manufacturing operations in electrical controls, programming, software, and application support to automation, robotics, vision, motion control, PLC, and SCADA systems
2. Identifying, recommending, and implementing ideas in manufacturing areas of responsibility to improve:
   • Product cost, service, and quality
   • Process safety and health performance with reduction of overall risk to the factory
   • Environmental performance with emphasis on waste reduction
   • Equipment reliability
3. Leading and implementing improvement projects mentioned above

Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• Electrical Engineering Technician Diploma (2-year degree) or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
• Availability for shift work as well as on-call after-hours and weekend support
• One (1) year experience in a manufacturing and/or industrial environment in a private, public, government or military environment

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Experience in controls and automation systems design
• Effective "Hands On" techniques
• Ability to analyze, problem-solve and implement solutions
• Excellent computer skills - Excel, Minitab, PowerPoint, and Project
• Innovation skills to generate new ideas or alternative solutions
• Works well on cross-functional teams in a continuous improvement (LEAN) environment
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Job Details

Work location: Perth, Ontario

Travel: May include up to 5% domestic/international

Relocation Assistance: May be authorized

Legal Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status)

Supporting Your Well-being

3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.