Automation Project Specialist
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering
Join Our Team as an Automation Project Specialist at Johnson Electric!
Location: Ancaster, Ontario (onsite)
Travel: Required between JE locations
As our next Automation Project Specialist
, 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:
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Clear career paths and opportunities for advancement within the company.
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Focus on employee health and well-being with various wellness programs and initiatives.
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Work for a company committed to sustainability and making a positive impact on the environment.
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An inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees are valued and respected.
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, Ether
CAT).
• 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/ISO
9001 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 – 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.
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