Ahmed Elbira
About Ahmed Elbira
Ahmed Elbira is a Support Automation Coordinator at Spectra Premium Industries, where he has worked since 2014. He specializes in designing and improving automated equipment to enhance productivity and has over 7 years of experience in automation and instrumentation.
Work at Spectra Premium Industries
Ahmed Elbira has been employed at Spectra Premium Industries since 2014, serving as the Support Automation Coordinator. In this role, he is responsible for designing new automated equipment and improving existing systems to enhance productivity. He provides technical support for production equipment and installs new machinery, ensuring compliance with performance standards. His responsibilities also include evaluating development and manufacturing costs, managing supplier selection, and overseeing component and equipment procurement.
Current Role at Cascades
Since 2016, Ahmed Elbira has worked at Cascades as a Chargé de projet - operation. In this position, he is involved in project management related to operations. His expertise in automation and instrumentation contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the projects he oversees.
Education and Expertise
Ahmed Elbira studied at Institut Teccart in Montréal, where he earned an Associate’s Degree in Automation, Instrumentation, and Controls from 2007 to 2008. He is currently pursuing a part-time Bachelor's degree in Genie de la production automatisée at École de technologie supérieure, which he began in 2011. His specialization includes industrial vision and robotics, and he has over seven years of experience in automation and instrumentation.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to his current roles, Ahmed Elbira worked at Rotalec as a Support technique en automatisation for three months in 2008. He also spent six years at Spectra Premium Industries from 2008 to 2014 in automation, instrumentation, and controls. Earlier in his career, he served as an Engineering Technician at STMicroelectronics from 2000 to 2005, accumulating valuable experience in the field.
Technical Skills and Responsibilities
Ahmed Elbira specializes in programming and integrating programmable logic controllers and control systems, including supervision, motion, and vision systems. He is responsible for handling documentation and validating equipment during commissioning. His role requires effective communication skills in both French and English, facilitating collaboration in diverse environments.