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Automation Technician (PLC, Controls & Process Automation)

$40 - $44 per hour

Remote People

London, ON

Full-Time | Permanent

$40.00 - 44.00/hr + Shift Premiums + Benefits

Keep Advanced Manufacturing Running at Peak Performance

We're partnering with a global manufacturing organization that operates highly automated, high-speed production systems serving international markets.

Due to continued growth and expansion, they are adding an Automation Technician to support automated production equipment, process controls, instrumentation systems, and plant-wide automation infrastructure.

This is an opportunity for a hands-on automation professional who enjoys troubleshooting complex systems, improving reliability, and working in a technically advanced manufacturing environment.

If you thrive on solving problems, maximizing uptime, and working with modern automation technologies, this role deserves a closer look.

Why Join?

  • $40.00 - $44.00/hr

  • Scheduled increase to $45.00+/hr

  • Additional shift premiums

  • Company-matched retirement program

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  • Telemedicine services

  • Professional development and training opportunities

  • Stable, long-term opportunity with a global manufacturer

  • No travel required

What You'll Be Doing

Automation & Controls

  • Troubleshoot and repair PLC, HMI, VFD, and servo-driven systems

  • Support and modify PLC and HMI programs

  • Diagnose faults involving sensors, instrumentation, and process controls

  • Calibrate process instrumentation and control devices

  • Maintain industrial communication networks and automation infrastructure

  • Support new equipment commissioning and automation improvements

Production Equipment Support

  • Troubleshoot and support automated production systems

  • Maintain high-speed manufacturing and packaging equipment

  • Support robotics, conveyors, vision systems, and automated process equipment

  • Collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams during equipment failures and downtime events

  • Assist with process optimization and equipment upgrades

Reliability & Continuous Improvement

  • Execute preventative maintenance activities

  • Participate in root cause analysis and corrective actions

  • Analyze downtime trends and improve equipment reliability

  • Recommend automation improvements that increase productivity and uptime

  • Support continuous improvement initiatives across the facility

Safety & Compliance

  • Follow all safety, quality, and regulatory requirements

  • Support lockout/tagout procedures and safe work practices

  • Maintain accurate maintenance and troubleshooting documentation

  • Assist with audits, quality initiatives, and operational excellence programs

What We're Looking For

Required

  • Diploma or Certificate in Automation, Electrical Engineering Technology, Instrumentation & Control, or related field

  • 3+ years of industrial automation experience

  • Strong PLC troubleshooting experience

  • Experience with HMIs, VFDs, servo systems, and industrial controls

  • Ability to read electrical schematics and P&IDs

  • Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills

Strong Assets

  • Siemens SIMATIC PCS 7 experience

  • Omron Sysmac experience

  • Instrumentation calibration experience

  • Process manufacturing experience

  • Packaging automation experience

  • Robotics experience

  • CMMS experience

  • Industrial networking experience

Technologies You'll Work With

  • Siemens SIMATIC PCS 7

  • Omron Sysmac

  • PLCs

  • HMIs

  • VFDs

  • Servo Systems

  • Process Instrumentation

  • Ethernet/IP

  • Profinet

  • Profibus

  • Modbus

  • Vision Inspection Systems

  • Robotics

Ideal Backgrounds

Candidates from the following industries are strongly encouraged to apply:

  • Food & Beverage Manufacturing

  • Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

  • Medical Device Manufacturing

  • Chemical Processing

  • Plastics Manufacturing

  • Packaging Operations

  • Continuous Process Manufacturing

  • Consumer Products Manufacturing

Who Will Thrive Here?

  • Automation Technicians who enjoy hands-on troubleshooting

  • Controls professionals who want exposure to advanced manufacturing systems

  • Individuals who enjoy solving complex technical problems

  • Professionals focused on reliability, uptime, and continuous improvement

  • Technicians seeking long-term stability within a global organization

Apply Today

If you're an Automation Technician looking for a technically challenging role with advanced manufacturing systems, competitive compensation, and long-term career growth, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.

Apply today to learn more.

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