Automation Technician
Linamar — Guelph, ON, Canada
Posted 2026-09-23
Job Title: Automation Technician Job Summary Serve as a plant resource for line improvements, line automation, realignment of product flow equipment and machinery in conjunction with Engineering and Maintenance. Responsibility Work with manufacturing engineers, project engineers, and program managers, set up personnel and maintenance departments to reduce costs and remove non-value-added material from productions lines. Work with program managers and project engineers at the APQP stage of a program start-up. Plan assigned work in an efficient method to minimize machine downtime while ensuring employee safety is maintained. Troubleshoot process automation problems. Work with engineering following PPAP approval in resolving non-value-added processes. Work in design stage of processes both for start-up and current production projects. Ensure all new and rebuilt equipment has all features required by CSA, OSHA, and Electrical Safety Code. Academic/Educational Requirements Completed three-year program in electrical or mechanical technology. Trade license in Industrial Electrical Maintenance (442A). Electronics Technician/Technologist Certificate, Electrician Qualification or equivalent.