Automation Technician (PLC, Controls & Process Automation)

Job summary

Troubleshoot and repair PLC, HMI, and servo-driven systems to maintain high-speed automated production equipment. Execute preventative maintenance and root cause analysis to maximize plant uptime and reliability.

Job details

London, ON Full-Time | Permanent $40.00 - 44.00/hr + Shift Premiums + Benefits Keep Advanced Manufacturing Running at Peak Performance We're partnering with a global manufacturing organization that operates highly automated, high-speed production systems serving international markets. Due to continued growth and expansion, they are adding an Automation Technician to support automated production equipment, process controls, instrumentation systems, and plant-wide automation infrastructure. This is an opportunity for a hands-on automation professional who enjoys troubleshooting complex systems, improving reliability, and working in a technically advanced manufacturing environment. If you thrive on solving problems, maximizing uptime, and working with modern automation technologies, this role deserves a closer look. Why Join? $40.00 - $44.00/hr Scheduled increase to $45.00+/hr Additional shift premiums Company-matched retirement program Comprehensive health and wellness benefits Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Telemedicine services Professional development and training opportunities Stable, long-term opportunity with a global manufacturer No travel required What You'll Be Doing Automation & Controls Troubleshoot and repair PLC, HMI, VFD, and servo-driven systems Support and modify PLC and HMI programs Diagnose faults involving sensors, instrumentation, and process controls Calibrate process instrumentation and control devices Maintain industrial communication networks and automation infrastructure Support new equipment commissioning and automation improvements Production Equipment Support Troubleshoot and support automated production systems Maintain high-speed manufacturing and packaging equipment Support robotics, conveyors, vision systems, and automated process equipment Collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams during equipment failures and downtime events Assist with process optimization and equipment upgrades Reliability & Continuous Improvement Execute preventative maintenance activities Participate in root cause analysis and corrective actions Analyze downtime trends and improve equipment reliability Recommend automation improvements that increase productivity and uptime Support continuous improvement initiatives across the facility Safety & Compliance Follow all safety, quality, and regulatory requirements Support lockout/tagout procedures and safe work practices Maintain accurate maintenance and troubleshooting documentation Assist with audits, quality initiatives, and operational excellence programs What We're Looking For Required Diploma or Certificate in Automation, Electrical Engineering Technology, Instrumentation & Control, or related field 3+ years of industrial automation experience Strong PLC troubleshooting experience Experience with HMIs, VFDs, servo systems, and industrial controls Ability to read electrical schematics and P&IDs Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills Strong Assets Siemens SIMATIC PCS 7 experience Omron Sysmac experience Instrumentation calibration experience Process manufacturing experience Packaging automation experience Robotics experience CMMS experience Industrial networking experience Technologies You'll Work With Siemens SIMATIC PCS 7 Omron Sysmac PLCs HMIs VFDs Servo Systems Process Instrumentation Ethernet/IP Profinet Profibus Modbus Vision Inspection Systems Robotics Ideal Backgrounds Candidates from the following industries are strongly encouraged to apply: Food & Beverage Manufacturing Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Medical Device Manufacturing Chemical Processing Plastics Manufacturing Packaging Operations Continuous Process Manufacturing Consumer Products Manufacturing Who Will Thrive Here? Automation Technicians who enjoy hands-on troubleshooting Controls professionals who want exposure to advanced manufacturing systems Individuals who enjoy solving complex technical problems Professionals focused on reliability, uptime, and continuous improvement Technicians seeking long-term stability within a global organization Apply Today If you're an Automation Technician looking for a technically challenging role with advanced manufacturing systems, competitive compensation, and long-term career growth, we'd welcome a confidential conversation. Apply today to learn more.

What you’ll do

Troubleshoot and repair PLC, HMI, and servo-driven systems to maintain high-speed automated production equipment. Execute preventative maintenance and root cause analysis to maximize plant uptime and reliability.

Requirements

Requires a diploma or certificate in Automation, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related field with over 3 years of industrial automation experience. Proficiency in PLC troubleshooting and the ability to read electrical schematics is essential.

Benefits

• Shift Premiums • Company-matched retirement program • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Telemedicine services • Professional development and training opportunities

Listed skills

• Continuous Improvement · Preferred
• Control · Preferred
• Production · Preferred
• Packaging · Preferred
• analysis · Preferred
• Reliability · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Process · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• Troubleshooting · Preferred
• Root Cause Analysis · Preferred
• maintenance · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• PLC Troubleshooting
• HMI Programming
• VFD Configuration
• Servo Systems
• Instrumentation Calibration
• Electrical Schematics
• P&IDs
• Root Cause Analysis
• Industrial Networking
• Robotics
• Vision Systems
• Preventative Maintenance

Job areas

• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Trades
• Technology