Johnson Controls
Manufacturing
AutomationEngineer
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“Automation Engineer at Johnson Controls. Skills: Automation, Controls, Manufacturing engineering, Robotics. Support automation and controls initiatives. Oversee automation and system operations”
What You'll Achieve.
Advance Industry 4. 0 objectives; Ensure equipment uptime; Ensure efficient data collection; Ensure successful deployment of automation upgrades; Implement improvements on schedule and within budget; Drive the execution of data collection initiatives; Ensure accurate and reliable operational data; Identify trends and improvement opportunities
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting skills; mindset capable of driving tasks to completion; structured problem-solving (e. g. , DMAIC); Perform basic data analysis to identify trends and improvement opportunities
On-the-floor technical support, Hands-on execution, Working independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, At least three years of experience in automation, controls, industrial systems, or manufacturing engineering, Experience with PLCs, robotics, HMIs, control networks, vision systems, industrial sensors, and relevant software, troubleshooting skills, mindset capable of driving tasks to completion, Familiarity with Lean principles, structured problem-solving (e. g. , DMAIC), data driven decision making, Ability to interpret electrical schematics, machine documentation, technical drawings, Good communication, interpersonal able to collaborate across all levels of the facility, Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Nice to Have
Experience with digital manufacturing systems, Industry 4. 0 technologies, smart factory initiatives, Exposure to simulation tools, digital twins, advanced analytics platforms, Experience with Power BI or similar data visualization tools, Background working with autonomous robotics, automated manufacturing, AR/VR technologies
What You'll Do.
Support automation and controls initiatives
Oversee automation and system operations
Ensure equipment uptime
Ensure efficient data collection
Deploy automation upgrades
Provide on-the-floor technical support
Troubleshoot automation solutions
Execute automation solutions
Execute automation and controls activities
Implement equipment upgrades
Implement system modifications
Implement data collection solutions
Integrate machinery into plantwide systems
Integrate machinery into networks
Design connected systems
Design data acquisition tools
Design real-time monitoring solutions
Spec autonomous robotics systems
Deploy autonomous robotics systems
Support digital twins creation
Support digital twins maintenance
Support simulations creation
Support simulations maintenance
Drive data collection initiatives
Ensure accurate operational data
Ensure reliable operational data
Perform basic data analysis
Identify improvement opportunities
Contribute to dashboard development
Contribute to dashboard sharing
Assist with testing additive manufacturing
Assist with implementing additive manufacturing
Implement augmented reality solutions
Support pilot deployments AI
Support pilot deployments digital work instructions
Support pilot deployments predictive maintenance
Support structured problem solving
Participate in continuous improvement efforts
Participate in kaizen events
Participate in cross-functional technical projects
Document standard work
Update system documentation
Maintain control system records
Align daily actions with roadmap
Ensure cohesive execution of automation activities
Contribute to inclusive culture
Contribute to safety focused culture
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely with Automation & Controls Project Lead; Work closely with Automation and Controls Specialist; Work closely with Operational Excellence teams; Work closely with Plant Engineering; Work closely with cross-functional partners; Collaborate with maintenance teams; Collaborate with production teams; Collaborate with quality teams; Collaborate across all levels of the facility
Communication Scope
Good communication; interpersonal able to collaborate across all levels of the facility
Process & Methodology
Implement improvements on schedule, Implement improvements within budget
Full Job Description
**What you will do** Support the execution of automation and controls initiatives at Edmonton to advance Industry 4.0 objectives. Oversee day-to-day automation and manufacturing system operations, ensuring equipment uptime, efficient data collection, and successful deployment of automation upgrades. Work closely with the Automation & Controls Project Lead, Automation and Controls Specialist, Operational Excellence teams, Plant Engineering, and cross-functional partners to implement improvements on schedule and within budget. Provide on-the-floor technical support, troubleshooting, and hands-on execution of automation solutions. **How you will do it** * Execute daily automation and controls activities to support production operations * Implement equipment upgrades, system modifications, and data collection solutions based on site roadmap priorities * Lead integration of machinery into plantwide systems and networks * Design of connected systems, data acquisition tools, and real-time monitoring solutions * Spec out and deployment of autonomous robotics systems for material handling, welding, brazing, assembly, painting, and wrapping operations * Support creation and maintenance of digital twins and simulations for layout optimization, equipment planning, and productivity analysis * Drive the execution of data collection initiatives, ensuring accurate and reliable operational data * Perform basic data analysis to identify trends and improvement opportunities * Contribute to the development and sharing of real-time dashboards (Power BI or similar) for KPIs, production status, and equipment performance * Assist with testing and implementing additive manufacturing technologies where applicable * Implement augmented reality solutions to improve assembly and quality processes * Support pilot deployments of AI enabled manufacturing optimization, digital work instructions, and predictive maintenance * Support structured problem solving using DMAIC or similar Lean methodologie
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