Controls & Robotics Engineer - Body Shop or GA Experience

Vaughan, ON
On-site
Posted Sep 1, 2026
1 position

$25–$50 / hour

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Employment type: Contract
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Work authorization: Visa sponsorship mentioned

Job summary

Program, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC systems and industrial robots for automotive body shop applications. Support production launches, system commissioning, and cycle time improvements on-site at customer facilities.

Job details

VOLCANIX AUTOMATION is seeking experienced Controls & Robotics Engineers with a strong BIW (Body-in-White) or GA (General Assembly) background to support automotive projects across North America, primarily with General Motors and other OEMs. Our clients are located outside of Greater Toronto Area (GTA), so candidates should be within commuting distance of the region or willing to relocate. This role involves working on automotive body shop systems, including robotic welding cells, framing stations, and high-speed automated lines. Candidates must be comfortable working on-site in demanding production environments and supporting launches, integrations, and troubleshooting activities Responsibilities Program, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC systems Program and integrate industrial robots in BIW applications (spot welding, handling, sealing) Commission and debug body shop equipment and robotic cells Support production launches, cycle time improvements, and downtime reduction Integrate robots with PLC-controlled systems and safety devices Work with welding systems (spot welding, projection welding, stud welding) Perform system validation, buy-offs, and customer acceptance tests Troubleshoot electrical, controls, and robotic issues on-site Collaborate with controls, mechanical, and production teams Required Skills Controls Engineering: Strong PLC programming experience Platforms: Allen-Bradley (RSLogix / Studio 5000) Siemens (TIA Portal) Experience with industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, Profinet) Robotics (BIW Focus): Experience with industrial robots such as: Fanuc KUKA Experience in robotic welding applications (spot welding highly preferred) Strong commissioning and troubleshooting skills in body shop environments Mandatory Requirements 2+ years of experience in BIW (Body-in-White) or GA (General Assembly) Experience with General Motors standards (GCCS / GRS) or strong experience in BIW within the automotive industry (OEM or Tier 1) Preferred Experience OEM experience (GM, Ford, Stellantis, Tesla) Tier 1 automotive suppliers Experience with: Framing stations Geo stations Re-spot lines Integration of welding controllers (e.g., Bosch, ARO) Vision systems and error proofing (EPP) General Requirements Willingness to travel 90–100% across North America Ability to work independently on customer sites Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting mindset Good communication and documentation skills Engineering or technical degree preferred Work Authorization We welcome candidates who are: Eligible for TN Visa Eligible for Canadian Work Permit Authorized to work and travel across North America Additional Information Travel and work-related expenses will be covered by the company

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires at least 2 years of experience in BIW or GA environments with proficiency in Allen-Bradley or Siemens platforms. Candidates must be willing to travel 90-100% of the time and possess strong troubleshooting skills for robotic and electrical systems.