Automation Manager
Listed on 2025-12-31
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Engineering
Robotics, Automation Engineering
TG Minto Corporation is a proud division of Toyoda Gosei, a World-class automotive supplier with 67 group companies in 17 countries. With locations in Palmerston and Stratford Ontario, we are a Tier1 supplier of injection molded interior/exterior parts & assemblies to Toyota and Honda. Together we are committed to providing high quality
products with a heavy focus on safety, respect and success for our Team Members
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General Job Description
The Automation Manager is responsible for overseeing a group of Automation Personnel whose primary focus is performing corrective, predictive, and preventative maintenance procedures to all conveyor and controls systems, robotics, cobots, and associated scanning equipment. The Automation Manager is also responsible for skillset level-up, and improving bench strength of the Dept. with clear Metrics.
EHS Commitment
The Automation Manager is the designated representative for both Stratford and Palmerston ensuring that all automation personnel are working within TG Minto’s Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) policies which include reducing waste, protecting the environment, and working in a safe manner.
Main Responsibilities
Automation
Lead/support the installation and implementation of new robotic deployments ensuring all project results meet requirements regarding technical, quality, reliability, schedule, and cost.
Plan, develop, implement, and support Automated Manufacturing Systems to optimize cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards. Recommend and implement improvements to production processes, methods, and controls. Plan and coordinate manufacturing launches for new or revised product lines and equipment.
Lead improvement projects regarding Automated Systems identifying and resolving problems. Responsible for setting automated operating parameters and establish guidelines for the integration of PLCs, HMI's, etc. Assist in solving operational problems and identify areas for improvement; document history/metrics of improvements.
Support the design and implementation of control systems including, but not limited to programming, the creation of schematics, data acquisition, and testing.
Examine/plan/implement new technologies and systems and lead in the integration of those technologies and systems. (e.g., robotic systems, PLCs, Visual recognition, automated conveyance, automated product loading).
Lead and support work instructions and coordinate the training of automation employees specific to their interaction with our automated systems and assets. Oversee and track recurring/refresher training as needed/scheduled.
Setting objectives, development planning, and performance review of maintenance and automation personnel to ensure performance meets or exceeds annual business, and continuous improvement targets.
Collaborate with engineering teams in project implementation including timing, concept, feasibility, design, specifications, construction, and commissioning
Analyze, record, and chart automation metrics.
Support programming, maintenance, and troubleshooting of robots, assembly, injection, paint, etc.
Support modification of robot, PLC programs, and machine screen interfaces (HMI's) as required
Ensure robot and PLC programs are modified in a manner that maintains or improves safety and part quality
Support troubleshooting of process problems and completion of quality improvements as required to maintain part standards of quality
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. TG Minto values hard work, skills building, and embraces new ideas, all while working as a cohesive unit. We are looking for an experienced individual who is dedicated to learning and continuous improvement.
Degree or diploma in Electronics Engineering or Robotics or similar discipline; or 10+ years of Automation and/or Robotics experience
Five years of Managerial experience in a production maintenance environment leading skilled trades and PLC/Robotic…
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