Forestry Machine Programmer - Product Designer

As a Forestry Machine Programmer, Product Designer, you will focus on developing machine control programing for Wheeled Harvesters. You will design custom software to ensure efficient machine management, including an advanced diagnostics system to minimize downtime in case of machine failures. This role will have a total electronic approach for controlling and monitoring equipment that is dedicated to the rugged and challenging terrain of the forestry industry. To excel in this role, a combination of technical skills is required, including both problem solving and strong mechanical aptitude.

Job Duties

• Analyze, code, simulate, test, maintain, and document program code
• Travel to field to optimize performance and address field concerns
• Participate in a control systems technical team
• Participate in new machine development to optimize for controllability
• Update HMI in accordance with proprietary standards
• Develop test plans/logic to improve troubleshooting
• Develop logic to improve repeatability of machine hydraulic setup & tuning

Skills and Experience

• Previous PLC, C and C+ type programming experience in similar industries such as construction, agriculture, mining and material handling equipment.
• Programming tasks require collaboration with coworkers; effective communication and reasoning skills are essential when working on projects that involve multiple team members.
• Willingness to support team members in the field when required.
• Ability to effectively present information to internal and external individuals and groups

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in relevant education such as Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering

• Experience in software development using Codesys, C, C++, or similar PLC/logic-based programming languages an asset

• Proficiency in operating computer aided software design programs such as AutoCAD and SolidWorks as well as Microsoft Office products

• Understanding of robotics, automation, sensors, engines, and hydraulic controls preferred

What We Can Offer You

• Family-Oriented Company: Lots of social events, BBQ’s, pizza parties and more!
• Competitive Wages and Profit Sharing: In addition to competitive wages, we celebrate our financial success together through profit sharing.
• RRSP Matching Program: Retirement planning? We’ve got your back!
• Skills Development and Training Reimbursement: An opportunity to self-identify industry-related learning opportunities available for pre-approval and repayment.
• Company-Paid Healthcare Benefits and EAP: Your well-being matters. Our healthcare benefits go beyond prescriptions and medications. Take advantage of massages, physiotherapy, vision coverage and more! Plus, our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP) offers many exciting free programs.
• Active Social Committee: Take part in our annual family picnic, adult and children’s Christmas parties, theatre events, sporting events and tournaments, family outings, and discounted admission prices for attractions across Ontario!

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