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About the role
- Advanced Welding & Robotics Specialist developing robotic welding equipment and processes for Aecon’s nuclear infrastructure projects. Supporting R&D, fabrication, procurement, bids, and project execution.
Responsibilities
- Contribute technical input and development efforts to create and refine production welding activities
- Investigate new welding technologies
- Develop new welding equipment for production welding, specifically robotic systems
- Act as a technical liaison between vendors and the procurement department
- Draft R&D reports summarizing welding development work
- Produce procurement technical specifications for materials and welding equipment
- Help produce project bids and identify potential risks
- Assist business development initiatives
- Support fabrication and shop production activities
- Generate project status reports for internal management and customers
- Coordinate with the COE team on project budget and forecast management during execution
- Assist in developing, troubleshooting, designing, testing, and training with welding processes and equipment
- Assist with Aecon Nuclear Welding School activities and classes, both theoretical and hands-on
Requirements
- College and/or university degree in Engineering or a related field, specifically Mechanical, Materials, Mechatronics, Welding & Robotics, or similar technical programs
- Advanced knowledge and experience with welding is mandatory
- Advanced knowledge of robotics and automation equipment is mandatory
- Previous education and experience with FANUC robotics is mandatory
- Minimum 4 years of industry welding, manufacturing, or materials science experience
- Previous employment by an automation integrator is an asset
- Knowledge of ASME, CWB, and/or AWS welding codes is an asset
- Strong background and experience programming robot software systems, PLCs, automated and/or mechanized automation and welding systems
- Exposure to heavy welding machinery and tooling design and development is an asset
- Ability to clearly sketch and communicate manufacturing concepts
- Experience designing and drawing components in SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, or similar CAD package is an asset
- Strong understanding of manufacturing plant design and process engineering principles, including cycle times and takt times
- Strong understanding of value-added and non-value-added operations within a manufacturing facility
- Applied knowledge of Project Management and Project Controls principles is an asset
- Intermediate to expert proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
- Organizational skills to handle multiple tasks within a high-pressure work site environment
- Excellent written and oral interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively with all levels of management and employees
- Willingness for continuous learning and advancement of technical knowledge
- Must possess a valid G driver's license and have access to a vehicle
- Willingness to mentor and share knowledge
- Strong safety culture
- Positive attitude toward developing and testing new solutions for technical welding issues
- Hands-on experience with manufacturing tools and welding is an asset
- Familiarity with welding principles, including basics of arc welding and welding types, is preferred
- Familiarity with robotics or comparable semi-automated and mechanized machinery is an asset
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
- Willingness to continuously learn, try new approaches, experiment with new technologies, and advance welding, manufacturing, machinery, and tooling development
- Results-oriented and takes ownership of assigned tasks
Benefits
- Mental, emotional, and physical well-being services and benefits for employees and their families
- Aecon University
- Tuition reimbursement
- Leadership Programs
- Training and development opportunities
- Veteran group partnerships
- Aecon Women in Trades and diversity programs
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
- Accessibility accommodations throughout the interview and hiring process
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