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Join Our Team as an Automation Controls Engineer at Johnson Electric!
Location: Ancaster, Ontario (onsite)
Salary Range: 75,000 - 95,000CAD annually
Vacancy Type: Existing position
Travel: Required between JE locations
As our next Automation Controls Engineer, you’ll be at the forefront of programming, debugging, installation, and startup of new or modified production and test equipment. Your expertise in robotics, PLC programming, and automation systems will be crucial in driving innovation and ensuring operational efficiency.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
- work on international projects.
- Career Advancement: Clear career paths and opportunities for advancement within the company.
- Employee Well-being: Focus on employee health and well-being with various wellness programs and initiatives.
- Sustainability Commitment: Work for a company committed to sustainability and making a positive impact on the environment.
- Inclusive Workplace: An inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees are valued and respected.
- Technological Leadership: Be part of a company that is a leader in its field, driving technological advancements.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Support design, build, and commissioning of automation equipment (assembly lines, robotic cells, test equipment).
- Troubleshoot and diagnose robot cells (Fanuc, Yaskawa, ABB).
- Program PLCs, HMIs, vision and motion systems, and safety controllers.
- Modify existing production equipment and develop Labview-based programs.
- Set up controls networks (Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT).
- Prepare electrical schematics and select components (E-plan experience is an asset).
- Collaborate with mechanical designers and attend design reviews.
- Provide customer support during equipment commissioning.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and prepare technical documentation.
- Ensure safety compliance in all automation changes.
- Perform run-at-rate process performance testing.
- Specify and source materials and equipment as needed.
What We’re Looking For:
- Technical diploma or degree in engineering technology.
- 5+ years of experience in an automation environment.
- Expert-level PLC programming (Omron NJ, Allen Bradley) and robot programming (Fanuc, Yaskawa, Kuka).
- Hands-on experience with electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
- Knowledge of Labview programming and SQL databases is an asset.
- Understanding of automotive systems and IATF 16949/ISO9001 requirements.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to travel as required.
Bonus Points If You Have:
- Experience in vision systems and force monitoring.
- Familiarity with E-plan for electrical design.
How to Apply:
Apply online at www.johnsonelectric.com – 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.
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 company’s 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.
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About Johnson Electric
At Johnson Electric, our vision is to be the world’s definitive provider of innovative and reliable motion systems.
We are a global leader in electric motors, actuators, motion subsystems and related electro-mechanical components, serving a broad range of industries including Automotive, Smart Metering, Medical Devices, Business Equipment, Home Automation, Ventilation, White Goods, Power Tools, and Lawn & Garden Equipment. The Group is headquartered in Hong Kong and employs over 35,000 individuals in more than 20 countries worldwide. We are listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited.
Attracting and developing the Right People, putting them in the Right Jobs and providing them with the Right Environment to excel at what they do are the 3 pillars that underlie Johnson Electric’s people strategy and human capital initiatives, with the ultimate vision to become “One Johnson around the world, a great company and a great place to work!”.
In 2016, Johnson Electric Hong Kong was recognized as one of Asia’s Best Companies To Work For by HR Asia Magazine. The Group will continue to attract and retain top talents in support of the Company’s ambitious growth strategy.