Automation Controls Specialist

About the role

Johnson Electric is hiring an Automation Controls Specialist in Mississauga, Ontario, for an existing position on a straight day shift. The role involves programming, commissioning, troubleshooting and supporting advanced automation equipment in manufacturing environments, working hands-on with PLCs, robotics, motion systems, industrial controls and automated assembly equipment, from machine build and startup through production support and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Program, debug and commission PLCs, HMIs, robotics and motion systems
• Troubleshoot and optimize robotic cells, including vision and force-monitoring systems
• Support the design, build, startup and commissioning of automated manufacturing equipment and assembly lines
• Modify existing production equipment and develop new automation solutions
• Configure industrial communication networks, including EtherNet/IP and EtherCAT
• Develop or modify LabVIEW-based automation programs
• Collaborate with mechanical and electrical teams during equipment design and implementation
• Support equipment commissioning and technical troubleshooting at customer sites
• Prepare technical documentation, setup procedures, manuals and schematics
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment reliability and performance

Required profile

• Technical diploma or degree in Engineering Technology, Automation, Controls, Mechatronics or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in industrial automation, controls, machine build, commissioning or a related manufacturing environment
• Ability to train at the Ancaster facility for the first two months, then be based in Mississauga

Required skills

• Strong PLC programming, especially with Omron NJ and/or Allen-Bradley
• Robot programming with FANUC, Yaskawa and/or KUKA
• Understanding of electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Nice to have: SQL/database knowledge, EPLAN, automotive manufacturing experience, and IATF 16949 and/or ISO 9001 experience

What we offer

• Salary range of $80,000-$95,000 CAD annually
• Diverse projects across applications and industries, growth and development opportunities, and global career opportunities
• A culture that encourages initiative, integrity, innovation and collaboration

To apply, submit your application online through Johnson Electric.