Automation Designer

MICHELIN; Cowfold; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global tire and mobility solutions company is seeking an Automation Designer to join their team in England. This role involves designing and implementing electrical automation systems, leading projects to meet quality and productivity goals, and providing technical assistance to plant operations. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering and 2-4 years of experience in electrical automation. The position offers opportunities for career growth within an innovative and inclusive culture.

Benefits

Personalized development plans

Cross-functional opportunities

Mentorship programs

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of proven experience in electrical automation design.
• Experience with electrical design standards.
• Experience in Project Team Leadership or Project Management.

Responsibilities

• Provide detailed electrical design and automation programming.
• Lead the design studies and project installations.
• Collaborate with internal company support groups.

Skills

Electrical automation design

Project management

PLC programming

HMI configuration

Robotic experience

Education

Degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD design tools

GRAFCET

Ladder Logic

Structured Text

Cognex

Rockwell software

Job description

Automation Designer

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Bridgewater, Nova Scotia

For 130 years, Michelin has innovated to improve the mobility of people and goods. Today, we are setting the benchmark across every tire and travel‑related services market, while leading a global strategy to drive sustainable, profitable growth.

Michelin North America (Canada) Inc., which employs 4,000 people and operates three tire manufacturing facilities in Nova Scotia, is seeking an Automation Designer to join its growing team in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia.

The Automation Designer will support the manufacturing process and equipment by designing, specifying, purchasing and constructing electrical automation systems and components. This position will include aspects of project management, technical specification, design, analysis, installation management, equipment start‑up and manufacturing.

What you will do:

The successful candidate will be responsible for completing the automation portion of projects to enable the plant to meet its market, productivity, and quality goals. They will assist management with pre‑studies of deployment and development projects in the electrical automation field. They will also complete design studies and follow procurement and fabrication of equipment and lead the installation, commissioning and start‑up of the equipment in an industrial plant environment.

Job responsibilities include:

• providing detailed electrical design and automation programming for assigned projects and plant technical assistance;
• providing estimates and technical schedules for all phases of process equipment addition, replacement or upgrade;
• providing backup support and training to plant maintenance teams on newly implemented automation systems;
• collaborating with internal company support groups to accomplish objectives, and provide contract engineering management and direction when needed;
• participating in assigned major capital projects and/or modifications from start to finish, including equipment reception, commissioning, and acceptance.

What you will bring:

• degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering, Technology, or related field;
• minimum of 2-4 years of proven experience in electrical automation design;
• experience with electrical design standards and the ability to complete controls systems designs using standard CAD design tools;
• experience in Project Team Leadership or Project Management;
• experience with PLC programming standards and programming software, including GRAFCET, Ladder Logic, and Structured Text (Rockwell and Siemens);
• experience with Variable Frequency drives and Motion Control technologies (Rockwell, Siemens and Control Techniques);
• experience with HMI configuration, programming and communication (Rockwell);
• experience with control systems network interfaces and various protocols for communications between devices including computer system databases;
• vision system configuration and interface for width measurement applications and defect detection applications (specific experience with Cognex, Keyence, Adept, Bytewise, Gocator is an asset);
• robotic experience, configuration or knowledge (Fanuc, ABB).

Why Michelin?

• Career Growth: Personalized development plans, mentorship, and cross‑functional opportunities. Unique career paths and opportunities for advancement.
• Inclusive Culture: Thrive in a diverse, supportive environment where your competencies, contributions and behaviors are recognized. Option to join one of our Business Resource Groups and Inclusion Councils.
• Innovation‑Driven: Work on projects that matter—from sustainable materials to digital transformation.
• Community Impact: Be part of a company that does what’s right. We use sustainable business practices while balancing the needs of our customers and communities.

Michelin is an equal employment opportunity employer of visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons and people with disabilities. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment application process because of a disability, please contact us at .

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