Automation Specialist

2 days ago


Mississauga Ontario, Peel region, Canada O'Hara Search Group Full time

We're seeking a skilled Automation Specialist to join our client's team and support manufacturing facilities across Canada. If you have a passion for automation, problem-solving, and thrive in a dynamic environment, this role is perfect for you



This position offers a hybrid structure and can be based in any of our clients' Greater Toronto Area, Winnipeg, or Brockville offices


Key Criteria

  • Technical Expertise: 5-7 years of technical experience in a manufacturing environment, with a background in automation, engineering, or a related field
  • Control Technology Knowledge: A strong understanding of control systems and the ability to apply them effectively in various processes
  • Communication Skills: Exceptional communication skills with the ability to work both independently and as part of a tea
  • Travel: Willingness to travel up to 30%
  • Problem-solving: Strong analytical thinking and a problem-solving mindset


Responsibilities:

  • Process Support: Provide automation and controls support for both new and existing equipment across manufacturing facilitieses
  • Learning & Adaptation: Quickly learn and adapt to various processes, equipment, and control systems, particularly related to automation upgrade
  • Troubleshooting: Address and resolve technology-related issues to improve plant operations, making recommendations for improvements
  • Collaboration: Work closely with plant personnel and vendors to ensure equipment performance aligns with business needs
  • Documentation: Develop and review technical specifications and project documentation
  • Training: Participate in or conduct training on new or existing automation and equipment
  • Vendor Management: Engage with vendors during negotiations and project meetings to ensure automation solutions meet plant requirements
  • Support: Provide hands-on or remote support to manufacturing facilities across Canada, with 20-40% travel required
  • Project Management: Lead or assist with automation capital projects as needed


  • Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or College Diploma in engineering or a related field
  • 5-7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Strong knowledge of control technology and process engineering, preferably with a food industry background
  • Understanding of control systems with mechanical and electrical aptitude.
  • Continuous learning mindset and staying updated on industry advancements.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
  • Flexibility to work after-hours and weekends as needed.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation


  • Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience leading large-scale industrial engineering projects.
  • Expertise in PLC and HMI programming (Allen Bradley, Siemens, Omron, Modicon, Beckhoff).
  • Familiarity with robotics (ABB, Kawasaki, Yaskawa) and robotic arm systems.
  • Knowledge of instrumentation selection and integration.
  • Understanding of plant operational data, historian servers, and reporting
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD and electrical schema


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