Senior Automation & Controls Engineer - Manufacturing

Canadian Executive Search Group; London; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Pension/retirement plan

Paid vacation and personal time

Safety footwear reimbursement

Job summary

Canadian Executivesearch Group Inc. is seeking an experienced Automation Specialist for a London Area client to lead Controls & Automation initiatives in a high-volume manufacturing setting.

The role focuses on automation systems, PLCs, CNC equipment, electrical systems, and manufacturing processes to improve equipment performance, downtime, and safety. Strong project leadership and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, or related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of Controls & Automation experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in Tier-1 automotive, heavy manufacturing, machining, or high-volume production environments considered a strong asset.
• Demonstrated ability to manage technical projects from concept through implementation.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional departments to identify, prioritize, and execute automation and controls improvement opportunities across operations.
• Support Process Engineering and Project Engineering teams during process design, equipment specification, and new product launch phases.
• Translate process requirements into detailed equipment requirements and project scopes of work.
• Manage all aspects of Controls & Automation projects from concept through installation, commissioning, and handover.
• Coordinate internal teams, contractors, vendors, and external resources to ensure successful project execution.
• Deliver projects that meet scope, timing, quality, and budget expectations.
• Anticipate technical and operational risks; implement preventive and corrective actions while escalating issues when required.
• Maintain clear, regular, and relevant communication with stakeholders throughout all project phases.
• Provide technical support to the maintenance department for troubleshooting and equipment reliability improvements.
• Upgrade and optimize existing manufacturing equipment to improve efficiency, uptime, quality, and safety.
• Ensure all automation systems, machinery, and controls comply with applicable safety standards and company requirements.
• Complete organized and well-documented project handovers to affected departments.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to a respectful, collaborative, and safe workplace culture.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Servo drives

Machine safety

Electrical troubleshooting

CNC controllers

Robotics

Conveyors

2D/3D design

Industrial networking

SCADA

Education

Automation/Controls engineering degree

Tools

Fanuc CNC controllers

Siemens CNC controllers

CAD software

SAP

Job description

Canadian Executivesearch Group Inc. is seeking an experienced Automation Specialist for a London Area client to lead Controls & Automation initiatives in a high-volume manufacturing setting.

The role focuses on automation systems, PLCs, CNC equipment, electrical systems, and manufacturing processes to improve equipment performance, downtime, and safety. Strong project leadership and cross-functional collaboration are essential.