Automation Engineer

Michelin; Waterville; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Inclusive culture

Innovation-driven projects

Community impact

Job summary

Michelin in Waterville, Nova Scotia, is looking for an Automation Engineer to design and implement electrical automation for the manufacturing line. You will specify, purchase, and construct automation systems, with project management and start-up responsibilities.

The role involves developing design studies, overseeing procurement, and leading installation, commissioning, and start-up in an industrial plant environment to meet productivity and quality goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 2–4 years of proven experience in electrical automation design.

Responsibilities

• Provide detailed electrical design and automation programming for assigned projects.
• Develop estimates and schedules for process equipment additions or upgrades.
• Train plant maintenance teams on new automation systems.
• Collaborate with internal teams and manage contractor engagements as needed.
• Lead major capital projects from start to finish, including commissioning.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork & leadership

Discretion/confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD design tools

PLC programming (Rockwell, Siemens)

HMI configuration

VFDs & motion control

Industrial networking & protocols

Job description

Build a career that matters with one of the world’s most respected employers!

Automation Engineer

Waterville, Nova Scotia

For 130 years, Michelin has innovated to improve the mobility of people and goods. Today, we are setting the benchmark across every tire and travel-related services market, while leading a global strategy to drive sustainable, profitable growth.

Michelin North America (Canada) Inc., which operates three tire manufacturing facilities in Nova Scotia, is seeking an Automation Engineer to join its team in Waterville, Nova Scotia.

The Automation Engineer will support the manufacturing process and equipment by designing, specifying, purchasing and constructing electrical automation systems and components. This position will include aspects of project management, technical specification, design, analysis, installation management, equipment start-up and manufacturing.

The successful candidate will be responsible for completing the automation portion of projects to enable the plant to meet its market, productivity, and quality goals. They will assist management with pre-studies of deployment and development projects in the electrical automation field. They will also complete design studies and follow procurement and fabrication of equipment and lead the installation, commissioning and start-up of the equipment in an industrial plant environment.

Job Responsibilities Include

• providing detailed electrical design and automation programming for assigned projects and plant technical assistance;
• providing estimates and technical schedules for all phases of process equipment addition, replacement or upgrade;
• providing backup support and training to plant maintenance teams on newly implemented automation systems;
• collaborating with internal company support groups to accomplish objectives, and provide contract engineering management and direction when needed; and;
• participating in assigned major capital projects and/or modifications from start to finish, including equipment reception, commissioning, and acceptance.

Requirements For This Position Include

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, or related field; and,
• minimum of 2-4 years of proven experience in electrical automation design.

The Following Assets Are Preferred, But Not Required

• experience with electrical design standards and the ability to complete controls systems designs using standard CAD design tools;
• experience in Project Team Leadership or Project Management;
• experience with PLC programming standards and programming software, including GRAFCET, Ladder Logic, and Structured Text (Rockwell and Siemens);
• experience with Variable Frequency drives and Motion Control technologies (Rockwell, Siemens and Control Techniques);
• experience with HMI configuration, programming and communication (Rockwell);
• experience with control systems network interfaces and various protocols for communications between devices including computer system databases;
• vision system configuration and interface for width measurement applications and defect detection applications (specific experience with Cognex, Keyence, Adept, Bytewise, Gocator is an asset); and;
• robotic experience, configuration or knowledge (Fanuc, ABB).

Competencies

• solid written and verbal communication skills;
• well-organized and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously;
• ability to set and achieve goals with minimum supervision;
• demonstrated solid teamwork, interpersonal, leadership and planning skills; and;
• ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality in dealings with outside contractors and equipment suppliers.

Why Michelin?

• Career Growth: Personalized development plans, mentorship, and cross-functional opportunities. Unique career paths and opportunities for advancement.
• Inclusive Culture: Thrive in a diverse, supportive environment where your competencies, contributions and behaviors are recognized. Option to join one of our Business Resource Groups and Inclusion Councils.
• Innovation-Driven: Work on projects that matter—from sustainable materials to digital transformation.
• Community Impact: Be part of a company that does what's right. We use sustainable business practices while balancing the needs of our customers and communities.

Michelin is an equal employment opportunity employer of visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons and people with disabilities. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment application process because of a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].

We build the future with people like you. Begin your career with Michelin today!