Controls & Robotics Engineer - Body Shop or GA Experience

Nix Sensor; Toronto; Vor Ort; CAD 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Travel expenses covered

Zusammenfassung

VOLCANIX AUTOMATION is seeking a Controls & Robotics Engineer with BIW/GA background to support automotive projects across North America, including GM. Roles involve on-site work in production environments, integration of robots with PLCs, and supporting launches and troubleshooting.

The candidate should have strong PLC programming, experience with Allen-Bradley and Siemens platforms, and robotics in BIW applications (Fanuc, KUKA). Willingness to travel 90–100% is required.

Qualifikationen

• Engineering or technical degree required or equivalent
• 2+ years BIW or GA experience in automotive
• Experience with GM GCCS/GRS or similar BIW standards preferred

Aufgaben

• Program, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC systems
• Program and integrate industrial robots in BIW applications (spot welding, handling, sealing)
• Commission and debug body shop equipment and robotic cells
• Support production launches, cycle time improvements, and downtime reduction
• Integrate robots with PLC-controlled systems and safety devices
• Work with welding systems (spot welding, projection welding, stud welding)
• Perform system validation, buy-offs, and customer acceptance tests
• Troubleshoot electrical, controls, and robotic issues on-site
• Collaborate with controls, mechanical, and production teams

Kenntnisse

Strong PLC programming

Robotics BIW focus

Welding systems experience

Troubleshooting

Ausbildung

Engineering or technical degree

Tools

Allen-Bradley RSLogix/Studio 5000

Siemens TIA Portal

EtherNet/IP

Profinet

Fanuc

KUKA

Jobbeschreibung

VOLCANIX AUTOMATION is seeking experienced Controls & Robotics Engineers with a strong BIW (Body-in-White) or GA (General Assembly) background to support automotive projects across North America, primarily with General Motors and other OEMs. Our clients are located outside of Greater Toronto Area (GTA), so candidates should be within commuting distance of the region or willing to relocate.

This role involves working on automotive body shop systems, including robotic welding cells, framing stations, and high-speed automated lines. Candidates must be comfortable working on-site in demanding production environments and supporting launches, integrations, and troubleshooting activities

Responsibilities

• Program, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC systems
• Program and integrate industrial robots inBIW applications (spot welding, handling, sealing)
• Commission and debugbody shop equipment and robotic cells
• Support production launches, cycle time improvements, and downtime reduction
• Integrate robots with PLC-controlled systems and safety devices
• Work with welding systems (spot welding, projection welding, stud welding)
• Perform system validation, buy-offs, and customer acceptance tests
• Troubleshoot electrical, controls, and robotic issues on-site
• Collaborate with controls, mechanical, and production teams

Required Skills

Controls Engineering

• Strong PLC programming experience
• Platforms:
  • Allen-Bradley (RSLogix / Studio 5000)
  • Siemens (TIA Portal)
• Experience with industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, Profinet)

Robotics (BIW Focus)

• Experience with industrial robots such as:
  • Fanuc
  • KUKA
• Experience in robotic welding applications (spot welding highly preferred)
• Strong commissioning and troubleshooting skills in body shop environments

Mandatory Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in BIW (Body-in-White) or GA (General Assembly)
• Experience with General Motors standards (GCCS / GRS)

or

• strong experience in BIW within the automotive industry (OEM or Tier 1)

Preferred Experience

• OEM experience (GM, Ford, Stellantis, Tesla)
• Tier 1 automotive suppliers
• Experience with:
  • Framing stations
  • Geo stations
  • Re-spot lines
• Integration of welding controllers (e.g., Bosch, AR O)
• Vision systems and error proofing (EPP)

General Requirements

• Willingness to travel 90-100% across North America
• Ability to work independently on customer sites
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting mindset
• Good communication and documentation skills
• Engineering or technical degree preferred

Work Authorization

We welcome candidates who are:

• Eligible for TN Visa
• Eligible for Canadian Work Permit
• Authorized to work and travel across North America

Additional Information

• Travel and work-related expenses will be covered by the company