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Your expertise in robotics, PLC programming, and industrial automation will be crucial in delivering high-performance manufacturing equipment and ensuring operational excellence across multiple sites.\nWhy You’ll Love Working Here:\nEmployee Empowerment: A culture that empowers employees to take initiative and make impactful decisions.\nDiverse Projects: Work on a variety of projects across different industries, gaining broad experience.\nMentorship Opportunities: Access to mentorship programs that help you grow both personally and professionally.\nGlobal Mobility: Opportunities for international assignments and transfers to broaden your career horizons.\nEthical Practices: A commitment to ethical business practices and integrity in all operations.\nWhat You’ll Be Doing:\nProgram, debug, and commission PLCs, HMIs, robotics, and motion systems\nTroubleshoot and optimize robotic cells, including vision and force monitoring systems\nSupport design, build, and startup of automation equipment and assembly lines\nModify existing production equipment and develop new automation solutions\nConfigure industrial communication networks (Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT, etc.)\nDevelop or modify LabVIEW-based programs for automation systems\nCollaborate with mechanical and electrical teams during design and implementation\nSupport equipment commissioning at customer sites and provide technical support\nPrepare technical documentation including manuals, setup procedures, and schematics\nDrive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment performance\nWhat We’re Looking For:\nTechnical diploma or degree in Engineering Technology or equivalent experience • 5+ years of experience in an automation or controls environment • Expert knowledge of PLC programming (Omron NJ, Allen Bradley) • Experience with robot programming (Fanuc, Yaskawa, KUKA) • Strong understanding of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems • Experience with industrial controls, automation systems, and troubleshooting\nMust be able to train the first two months at our Ancaster facility with the eventual move to Mississauga.\nBonus Points If You Have:\nExperience with LabVIEW programming and applications\nKnowledge of SQL databases and related systems\nExperience with electrical design tools (e.g., EPLAN)\nExperience in automotive manufacturing and IATF 16949 / ISO 9001 environments\nHow to Apply:\nApply online at www.johnsonelectric.com - We can’t wait to meet you!\nWhat we offer:\nJohnson 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. 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