Junior PLC Controls Engineer: Robotics & Automation

Johnson Electric Group; Stratford; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Innovative Environment

Professional Growth

Collaborative Culture

Competitive Compensation

Job summary

Johnson Electric is seeking a Jr. PLC Specialist in Stratford, ON to design, develop and support automation and control systems onsite. You will program PLCs, develop HMI interfaces, and integrate robotics to improve production reliability and efficiency.

The role requires a university engineering degree or related college diploma, with 2+ years in industrial controls and robotics. A collaborative, safety‑driven team environment is offered with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with industrial controls and robotics in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lead and support automation projects when required.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary engineering and maintenance teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement industrial control systems for manufacturing equipment.
• Program and troubleshoot PLC systems including Allen Bradley, Siemens, and Omron platforms.
• Develop and maintain HMI applications and operator interfaces.
• Program and support servo motion control systems.
• Program, integrate, and troubleshoot robotic systems including Fanuc, ABB, and KUKA robots.
• Integrate electrical and automation systems into new and existing manufacturing equipment.
• Design control panels, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and bills of materials (BOMs).
• Troubleshoot electrical systems including wiring, fuses, and industrial power distribution systems.
• Support automation cell improvements and equipment upgrades.
• Train and support maintenance personnel on automation system operation, functionality, and troubleshooting.
• Mentor licensed electricians in PLC programming and controls troubleshooting techniques.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects related to automation, controls, and robotics.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality requirements.

Skills

PLC programming

Robotics

Electrical controls

Automation technologies

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Communication

Continuous improvement

Education

University Degree in Electrical Engineering

College Diploma in Electrical or related

Tools

Studio 5000

RSLogix

TIA Portal

STEP 7

Starter

AutoCAD

Job description

Johnson Electric is seeking a Jr. PLC Specialist in Stratford, ON to design, develop and support automation and control systems onsite. You will program PLCs, develop HMI interfaces, and integrate robotics to improve production reliability and efficiency.

The role requires a university engineering degree or related college diploma, with 2+ years in industrial controls and robotics. A collaborative, safety‑driven team environment is offered with competitive compensation.