Robotics Technician - Kelowna, Canada - Hexagon Purus

Hexagon Purus

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Kelowna, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Hexagon Purus is a global leader in zero emission mobility solutions for l_ight, medium and heavy-duty vehicles, buses, maritime, rail, aerospace, and backup power solutions, storage and distribution.

With a legacy of 60 years developing clean fuel systems, we are a growing global team of over 500 employees, with presence in Norway, Germany, Canada, USA and China. Hexagon Purus is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange._
Being in the heart of energy transformation, we lead with purpose, and our goal setting is aligned with our people and our shared mission to drive the transition to zeroemission mobility._
Join us on our innovative journey and work toward a clean energy future_

Hexagon Purus Systems is currently seeking an Automation/Robotics Technician to work out of our Kelowna, BC facility.

This position will support the design and development of automated systems and robotic work-cells to enable the manufacturing of Hexagon Purus' battery module.

This will mean designing automated processes and work-cell layouts to support required task times. The Automation or Robotics Technician will be part of a team dedicated to the battery module value stream. This role will also be responsible for programming PLC's and validating the automated process prior to production.

Responsibilities

Design, program, and implement automated workcells for various battery module assembly processes (robotic dispensing cells, material conveyance, end of line test systems)
Develop assembly tools, jigs, fixtures, end of arm tooling, and material racks for automated workcells
Program PLC's
Design workstations, manufacturing operations, and implement within ERP software
Develop wiring schematics and harness drawings as needed for electrical systems that support the automated processes
Conduct PFMEAs to identify potential failures within the automated workcells
Work with manufacturing engineering manager, integrators, and component suppliers to ensure compatibility and timely installation of production and test equipment to support production line deployment
Design and develop vehicle and subsystem functional test devices

Education and Experience

Robotics, Automation, or Mechatronics Diploma with 4 years of relative work experience
Mechatronics or automation programming experience required
Hand and power tool experience required
Knowledge of controls logic and electrical systems
Prior experience with low and high voltage systems, their associated risks and best practices is an asset
Automotive experience an asset
Exceptional attention to detail, analytical skills and problem solving
Prior experience with failure analysis and the 8D Process asset
Strong project management skills
Ability to handle multiple jobs and adapt to a rapidly changing work environment with fluctuating priorities. 3D CAD experience, Creo preferred
Visio and MS office Suite experience

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock or flammable mixtures.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand.

The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to reach, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Specific smell ability is required; recognize the smell of various fuels and adhesives.

This individual must be willing to wear a full-face respirator when working with battery adhesives and potting materials.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position.

They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Hexagon Purus Systems USA Ltd. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and ensures that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and w