Location: Ancaster, ON (onsite)
Salary Range: $85K-95K annually
Vacancy Type: Existing position
As our next AutomationProcess Engineering Specialist, you'll be at the forefront of developing, validating, and improving automation processes for advanced manufacturing equipment. Your expertise in process engineering and automation systems will be crucial in driving innovation, improving process capability, and supporting successful equipment launches and continuous improvement initiatives.
What You'll Be Doing:
• Develop and validate new automation processes, including feasibility studies and capability analysis
• Support continuous improvement of installed manufacturing equipment and processes
• Perform process capability studies, GR&R, and cycle time analysis
• Debug, run-off, and implement automation cells in collaboration with customers and internal teams
• Conduct run-at-rate testing and support production validation activities
• Identify root causes of technical issues and implement corrective actions
• Prepare process engineering documentation (work instructions, parameter sheets, reports)
• Collaborate with engineering, suppliers, and project teams to ensure timely project completion
• Evaluate and select outsourced automation equipment and new technologies
• Create 2D layouts and support process flow development
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and generate innovation ideas
What We're Looking For:
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in process engineering for automated assembly operations
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes (press, vision systems, leak testing, measurement systems, fastening, etc.)
• Experience with process capability analysis and improvement tools (Lean, Six Sigma)
• Familiarity with PLC systems, robotics, and automation technologies
• Proficiency in CAD tools such as AutoCAD and SolidWorks
Bonus Points If You Have:
• Experience in automotive or high-precision manufacturing environments
• Experience with robot simulation software
• Strong exposure to IATF 16949 / ISO 9001 quality systems
• Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives
How to Apply:
Apply online at www.johnsonelectric.com - We can't wait to meet you!
What we offer:
Johnson Electric offers talented people like you the opportunity to grow professionally and personally, surrounded by some of the most dedicated, innovative, and entrepreneurial colleagues you will find anywhere. Of course, we offer competitive pay and benefits, and far more than that, we offer you a culture driven by our values and designed to ensure that our most important asset-our people-can flourish.
