Join Our Team as an Electrical PLC / Control Specialist at Johnson Electric!
Location: Ancaster, ON (Onsite)
Facility: PMDA
Department: Maintenance
Salary Range: $90K-100K annually
Vacancy Type: Existing Position
As our next Electrical PLC / Control Specialist, you will be a key technical leader within the Maintenance team, responsible for designing, programming, troubleshooting, and improving electrical control and automation systems. You will support new machine integration, continuous improvement initiatives, and mentor maintenance personnel in advanced automation technologies.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Employee Well-being: Focus on employee health and well-being with various wellness programs and initiatives.
- Sustainability Commitment: Work for a company committed to sustainability and making a positive impact on the environment.
- Inclusive Workplace: An inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees are valued and respected.
- Technological Leadership: Be part of a company that is a leader in its field, driving technological advancements.
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours and policies that support a healthy work-life balance.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Designing, developing, and implementing electrical control systems
- Programming PLC platforms including Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, and ControlLogix
- Programming and modifying HMI, servo, robotics, and automation systems
- Integrating electrical and control systems for new and existing equipment
- Coordinating and supervising machine startups and process launches
- Designing control panels, wiring diagrams, and bills of material
- Troubleshooting high‑voltage electrical systems, wiring, and components
- Supporting and improving automation cells through continuous improvement initiatives
- Instructing maintenance personnel on automation system functionality and programming
- Mentoring licensed electricians in PLC programming and troubleshooting
- Ensuring compliance with all Quality Management, Safety, and Environmental systems
- Performing other related duties as assigned
What We’re Looking For
- University degree in Electrical Engineering or a related college diploma
- Minimum 5 years of experience in control systems and data acquisition within an automotive manufacturing environment
- Hands‑on expertise with PLCs, HMIs, servos, robotics, and automation systems
- Experience acting as a technical lead on multidisciplinary projects is an asset
- Strong troubleshooting and system integration skills
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal abilities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- High integrity, dependability, and results‑oriented mindset
Work Environment
- Combination of office and manufacturing environments
- Exposure to industrial conditions including noise, heights, confined spaces, and varying temperatures
- Physical requirements include climbing stairs and ladders, lifting, walking extensively, and operating material‑handling equipment
- Use of specialized protective equipment may be required
How to Apply
Apply online at www.johnsonelectric.com — 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 who is 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.
Please note: Johnson Electric may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools as part of our process.
Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team
Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.