Automation Engineer — PLC, Robotics & Industrial Systems

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

Job summary

Michelin North America (Canada) Inc. in Waterville, Nova Scotia seeks an Automation Engineer to design, integrate, and manage electrical automation systems for manufacturing processes.

You will lead projects from specification through commissioning and start-up, coordinating with maintenance and production teams. The ideal candidate brings 2–4 years of automation experience, strong CAD and PLC programming skills, and a track record in project leadership within an industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 2–4 years of proven electrical automation design experience.
• Experience with PLC programming and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide detailed electrical design and automation programming for projects.
• Provide estimates and technical schedules for all phases of process equipment addition, replacement or upgrade.
• Provide backup support and training to plant maintenance teams on newly implemented automation systems.
• Collaborate with internal company support groups to accomplish objectives and manage contractors when needed.
• Participate in major capital projects from start to finish, including commissioning and acceptance.

Skills

Electrical engineering

PLC programming

HMI configuration

Project management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD design tools

Rockwell Automation software

Siemens software

GRAFCET

Ladder Logic

Job description

Michelin North America (Canada) Inc. in Waterville, Nova Scotia seeks an Automation Engineer to design, integrate, and manage electrical automation systems for manufacturing processes.

You will lead projects from specification through commissioning and start-up, coordinating with maintenance and production teams. The ideal candidate brings 2–4 years of automation experience, strong CAD and PLC programming skills, and a track record in project leadership within an industrial setting.