Electrical Automation Specialist – Manufacturing Systems

Lassonde; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great work environment

Group benefits and pension

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Development and career growth

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Recognition and social events

Physical Activity Reimbursement

Job summary

Lassonde seeks an Electrical Automation Specialist to support manufacturing systems across Ontario and Western Canada. You will design, program and optimize PLC/HMI systems, lead projects from concept to start-up and drive improvements in reliability and performance.

You will collaborate with Operations, Maintenance and Engineering to standardize practices, mentor teams, and ensure safe, efficient automation across facilities.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology, Industrial Automation or equivalent.
• Industrial Electrician license (309A or 442A) considered a strong asset.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial automation.
• 3+ years in food and beverage manufacturing considered an asset.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLC systems; Siemens experience is a strong asset.
• Experience with HMI/SCADA, industrial networking and instrumentation.
• Ability to read and modify electrical drawings.
• Proven experience commissioning and optimizing automated manufacturing systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, optimize and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, VFD, servo motion and industrial communication systems to maximize equipment performance and reliability.
• Participate in capital projects from concept through commissioning and start-up.
• Lead root-cause investigations and resolve complex electrical and automation issues affecting production performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve OEE, reliability, energy efficiency and process performance.
• Establish and maintain programming standards, reusable libraries and automation best practices.
• Update electrical drawings, PLC backups and technical documentation.
• Coordinate ESA inspections and ensure proper documentation and retention.
• Design and review control panels and field installations per electrical codes.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting for electrical, instrumentation and automation issues.
• Travel to Ontario and Western Canada for project leadership and commissioning support.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Analytical Problem Solving

Customer Service Orientation

Collaboration

Adaptability

Accountability

Integrity & Respect

Education

Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

HMI/SCADA

Industrial Networking

Electrical Drawings

Job description

Electrical Automation Specialist – Manufacturing Systems

The Electrical Automation Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring the reliability, performance and continuous improvement of manufacturing automation systems across multiple production facilities. This role provides advanced technical expertise in industrial controls, robotics, electrical systems and automation technologies while supporting projects from concept through commissioning.

Working closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering and external partners, the Electrical Automation Specialist drives initiatives that improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, enhance operational efficiency and promote standardization across the organization. The position requires travel to manufacturing facilities in Ontario and Western Canada and the flexibility to provide support outside regular working hours when business needs require it.

Job advantages

• Great work environment that truly appreciates and values their employees.
• Competitive Group Benefits (including group benefits and pension plan).
• Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Opportunities for development and career growth.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• Employee Recognition and social events.
• Physical Activity Reimbursement Program.

Key activities

• Design, program, optimize and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, VFD, servo motion and industrial communication systems to maximize equipment performance and reliability.
• Participate in capital projects from concept development through commissioning and production start-up.
• Lead root-cause investigations and resolve complex electrical and automation issues affecting production performance.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve OEE, equipment reliability, energy efficiency and process performance.
• Establish and maintain programming standards, reusable software libraries and automation best practices.
• Update electrical drawings, PLC backups and technical documentation.
• Coordinate Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) inspections and ensure accurate documentation and record retention.
• Design and review control panels and field installations in compliance with applicable electrical codes.
• Perform calibrations on various equipment;
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance initiatives to maximize equipment uptime.
• Maintain expertise in emerging automation technologies through continuous professional development.
• Develop and deliver technical training programs for maintenance and operations teams.
• Champion electrical safety, LOTO compliance and safe work practices while promoting a proactive safety culture across all supported facilities.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting support for electrical, instrumentation and automation issues impacting production.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, Operations and external vendors.
• Travel regularly throughout Ontario and Western Canada to provide project leadership, technical expertise and commissioning support.
• Contribute to other technical and operational initiatives aligned with business needs.

Required training and experience

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology, Industrial Automation or equivalent.
• Industrial Electrician (309A or 442A) licence is considered a strong asset.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial automation.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience within a food and beverage manufacturing environment is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated expertise in industrial automation platforms including Allen-Bradley PLC systems; Siemens experience is considered a strong asset.
• Experience with HMI/SCADA, industrial networking and instrumentation.
• Ability to read and modify electrical drawings.
• Proven experience commissioning and optimizing automated manufacturing systems.

Skills sought

• Technical Leadership
• Analytical Problem Solving
• Customer Service Orientation
• Collaboration and Influence
• Adaptability & Resilience
• Accountability
• Integrity and Respect.

Lassonde, all in good taste!
Working at Lassonde is about being involved, giving meaning to your work and doing things right. And that’s because Lassonde takes care of its people. Choosing Lassonde means joining a century-old company founded in Quebec that embodies strong values such as respect and integrity. It also means finding a family spirit at the heart of a North American company, thriving alongside dedicated people and being proud of the tasty, quality products that we offer our clients and consumers. At Lassonde, anything is possible.

We thank all applicants for their interest in our company. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted, however, we will retain all resumes on file for future opportunities.

“We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Please advise us if you require accommodation and we will be happy to work with you to meet your needs”.

WHY JOIN LASSONDE?

• Opportunity to support multiple manufacturing facilities, influence automation standards and work with a diverse range of industrial technologies.
• Exposure to strategic automation and capital investment projects.
• Ability to have a direct impact on safety, reliability and operational performance.
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
• Collaborative environment focused on innovation, continuous improvement and operational excellence. Technical Leadership

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