Electrical and Automation Engineer

Canada Royal Milk is Canada’s sole manufacturer of infant formula, operating a state-of-the-art facility in Kingston, Ontario. We produce high-quality infant and toddler nutrition using milk sourced from Canadian dairy farms and advanced manufacturing technology that meets rigorous national and international standards. Our mission is clear: to strengthen Canada’s infant nutrition supply and deliver safe, reliable formula families can trust.
We are proud to build a diverse, multicultural team driven by collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Backed by global expertise through our parent company, Feihe International, we combine Canadian manufacturing strength with international scale and experience.
About the Role  Reporting to the Engineering Manager, and under the technical supervision of the lead reliability engineer, the Electrical & Automation Engineer is a core member of Canada Royal Milk’s technical team. The Electrical & Automation Engineer works collaboratively with plant production, maintenance, engineering team and quality assurance to continuously improve equipment and plant performance.
The Electrical & Automation Engineer is responsible and the main contact for all aspects of the electrical distribution systems, electrical equipment and automation. They will spearhead and manage improvement of the electrical plant maintenance program, machine reliability, and calibrations. The engineer will also lead root cause analysis, provide guidance to operators on equipment operation and maintenance procedures and develop new procedures and practices to support the overall TPM program.

They will also lead capital projects and new machine installations.
The Engineer demonstrates independent judgment in the planning, prioritization, and execution of projects, assignments and communications.

What We Offer  The opportunity to build and grow a progressive company, competitive wages, and extended health benefits.
What We Look For  Curiosity, commitment to learning, and a winning mindset.

Job Requirements

Education:

A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited university.

Experience:

5+ years in a manufacturing environment, with hands‑on experience in electrical equipment and instrumentation.
License: P. Eng is considered an Asset
Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Experience programming with Rslogix
5000 and Wonderware.

Experience with Siemens is considered an asset.
Experience programming machines to achieve functionality and ensure components communicate with each other.
Proven ability reading schematics is required.
Experience in maintaining, and improving electrical systems such as transformers, switch gear, UPS, lighting.

Experience with Instrumentation calibrations for regulated industries
Proven ability to manage projects ranging from VFD upgrade, programming overhauls, to new installations
Strong troubleshooting skills to resolve issues and ability to contact experts as needed
Experience in sizing, maintaining and upgrading VFDs, pumps, robots, conveyors.

Experience with CMMS software and PSHSRs is considered an asset
Experience in Pharmaceutical or Food and Beverage facilities are considered an asset
High level of initiative
Superb interpersonal skills, a professional, collaborative attitude and sound judgement
Fast learning ability, able to learn things and pick it up quickly.
Able to make data driven and informed decisions and articulate them to the management team
Strong time management and organization skills, able to manage concurrent projects, priorities and manage stakeholder expectations
Key Duties and Responsibilities   As a core member of the Engineering team, lead by example to create a culture that promotes safety and compliance
Participate in the oversight of manufacturing equipment installation, testing, operation and improvement
Ability to work hands on and understand the fundamental of electrical and automation systems
Responsible for programming and electrical changes for the facility. This includes PLCs, Robot programming, and power distribution
Provide technical support to operations and plant maintenance staff for troubleshooting equipment, coordinating efforts…