Automation Lead; FoF Focus Plant

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The Automation Lead will support the execution of a large‑scale Factory of the Future transformation within a key manufacturing division in Toronto. This role focuses on leading automation deployment activities, coordinating execution across internal and external teams, and ensuring solutions are delivered to Factory of the Future standards. The lead works closely with operations, engineering, automation vendors, system integrators, and plant leadership to drive alignment, remove execution barriers, and accelerate deployment of automation technologies.

Hands‑on technical support during commissioning, integration, troubleshooting, and startup activities is also expected.

• Automation initiatives delivered on time and to standard
• Strong coordination and alignment across vendors, integrators, and plant teams
• Reduced execution delays, rework, and deployment friction
• Standardized, scalable automation solutions successfully implemented within the division
• Improved operational performance, system stability, and deployment efficiency

• Lead execution and coordination of automation initiatives within the division
• Serve as the primary point of contact between automation vendors, system integrators, plant teams, and Factory of the Future leadership
• Drive alignment to Factory of the Future standards, priorities, and deployment timelines
• Support installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and integration of automation systems within production environments
• Provide leadership and direction to resolve execution risks, delays, and technical issues quickly
• Drive standardization, consistency, and sharing of automation best practices across implementations
• Support scalability and repeatability of deployed automation solutions
• Collaborate with plant operations and engineering teams to ensure operational readiness and successful deployment outcomes
• Contribute to improving manufacturing performance, uptime, and operational efficiency through automation initiatives

• Strong experience with PLC programming and industrial control systems (Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, or equivalent)
• Proven experience leading or coordinating automation deployments within manufacturing environments
• Hands‑on experience supporting commissioning, troubleshooting, and startup activities
• Experience working with automation vendors, integrators, and cross‑functional plant teams
• Experience with robotics, cobots, Autonomous Mobile Robots, and vision systems preferred
• Strong troubleshooting, coordination, and execution skills in fast‑paced manufacturing environments
• Ability to provide leadership, clarity, and direction while remaining hands‑on when required
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or related field preferred, or equivalent hands‑on industry experience
• 8+ years of experience in industrial automation, controls engineering, or manufacturing systems
• Experience supporting large‑scale automation or manufacturing transformation initiatives preferred
• Experience with in automotive or high‑volume manufacturing environments preferred
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols, manufacturing systems, and automation integration practices preferred

120,000‑150,000 CAD.

Normal amount of sitting or standing, average mobility to move around an office environment, able to conduct normal amount of work at a computer. May require local, domestic and international travel. This position will be located out of Troy MI, or remote with a travel requirement.

CDD (Fixed Term)

Magna is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit based on experience and skills, irrespective of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, or disability. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is integral to our success.