Automation Controls Specialist

Location: Mississauga, Ontario | Onsite
Salary Range: $80,000–$95,000 CAD annually
Shift: Straight Day Shift
Vacancy Type: Existing Position

Join Our Team as an Automation Controls Specialist at Johnson Electric!

As our next Automation Controls Specialist, you'll program, commission, troubleshoot, and support advanced automation equipment used in manufacturing environments. You'll work hands-on with PLCs, robotics, motion systems, industrial controls, and automated assembly equipment, supporting projects from machine build and startup through production support and continuous improvement.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced automation professional who enjoys solving technical problems, working hands-on with equipment, and taking ownership of automation systems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Employee Empowerment: A culture that encourages employees to take initiative and make an impact.
• Diverse Projects: Work on automation projects across different applications and industries.
• Growth & Development: Opportunities to expand your technical expertise and grow professionally.
• Global Opportunities: Be part of an international organization with opportunities for broader career development.
• Values-Driven Culture: Work with colleagues committed to integrity, innovation, and collaboration.

What You'll Be Doing

• 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 enhance equipment reliability and performance

What We're Looking For

• 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
• Strong PLC programming experience, particularly with Omron NJ and/or Allen-Bradley
• Robot programming experience with FANUC, Yaskawa, and/or KUKA
• Strong understanding of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot, program, commission, and support automated manufacturing equipment
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
• Ability to train at our Ancaster facility for the first two months, followed by being based at our Mississauga location

Nice to Have

• SQL/database knowledge
• Experience with electrical design tools such as EPLAN
• Automotive manufacturing experience
• Experience working within IATF 16949 and/or ISO 9001 environments

How to Apply

Apply online through Johnson Electric. We can't wait to meet you!

What We Offer

Johnson Electric offers talented people like you the opportunity to grow professionally and personally, surrounded by some of the most dedicated, innovative, and entrepreneurial colleagues you will find anywhere. Of course, we offer competitive pay and benefits, and far more than that, we offer you a culture driven by our values and designed to ensure that our most important asset, our people, can flourish.

Johnson Electric welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Johnson Electric is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Applicants should advise Human Resources if they require any type of accommodation during the recruitment process.

Please note: Johnson Electric may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools as part of our process.