Lead Controls Automation Engineer
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Join Our Team as an Automation Project Specialist at Johnson Electric!
Location: Ancaster ON (onsite)
Your Mission Should You Choose to Accept It:
As our next Automation Project Specialist youll be at the forefront of programming debugging installation and startup of new or modified production and test equipment from the perspective of controls installation. Your expertise in automation and controls will be crucial in driving our success and pushing the boundaries of whats possible.
Why Youll Love Working Here:
- Strong Leadership: Work under experienced and visionary leaders who guide the company towards success.
- Innovation Hubs: Access to state-of-the-art facilities and innovation hubs that foster creativity and development.
- Employee Empowerment: A culture that empowers employees to take initiative and make impactful decisions.
- Diverse Projects: Work on a variety of projects across different industries gaining broad experience.
- Mentorship Opportunities: Access to mentorship programs that help you grow both personally and professionally.
What Youll Be Doing:
- Providing support during the design build and commissioning of newly built automation equipment (assembly lines robotic cells material handling test equipment and similar).
- Modifying existing production equipment.
- Programming PLCs HMIs robots vision and motion systems safety controllers etc.
- Setting up controls networks (Ethernet/IP EtherCAT etc.).
- Modifying existing and developing new LabVIEW-based programs.
- Working with Mechanical Designers attending design reviews and supporting mechanical design from the controls side.
- Providing customer support during equipment commissioning.
- Implementing continuous improvements improving existing methods systems and looking for better ways of approaching problems.
- Preparing technical documentation user and maintenance manuals setup procedures etc.
- Ensuring employee safety and welfare and business economic success.
- Working as a team member to complete the implementation of new or modified production machines in conjunction with new manufacturing projects.
- Ensuring adherence to ISO 45001 ISO 14001 IATF 16949 ISO 9001 all International policies and any other industry standards in all activities.
- Ensuring that all levels of safety are implemented into each automation change.
- Completing run-at-rate process performance testing in conjunction with manufacturing operations.
- Specifying and sourcing materials and equipment to best suit requirements.
- Traveling between locations both domestic and international.
- Coordinating continuous improvement initiatives.
- Performing other related duties as required.
What Were Looking For:
- A technical diploma or degree in engineering technology and/or relevant industrial experience.
- 5 years of experience in an automation/controls environment.
- Hands-on technical skills with respect to Electrical Systems Hydraulic Systems Pneumatic Systems.
- Expert level in PLC programming (Omron NJ) and Robot programming (Fanuc).
- Knowledge of LabVIEW-based systems and ability to program them is a definite asset.
- Understanding of the SQL database and related software.
- Understanding of automotive systems and quality requirements based on IATF 16949/ISO 9001 operating systems.
- Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time.
- Excellent communication negotiating conflict management and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally at all levels of the organization.
- High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results orientation.
How to Apply:
Apply online at- We cant wait to meet you!
Come join our global inclusive & diverse team
Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity knowledge skills creativity and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our companys most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected regardless of their age gender race ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.
Employment Type
Full-Time
