Woodstock, On Automation & engineering lead Jobs – 11 Openings This Week

Automation & Engineering Lead
Final Staffing Inc. —Ingersoll, ON
- $95,000–$115,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- High school diploma or GED
- Project management
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
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Senior Full Stack Engineer - Electronic Arts [EAFS260703]
Hatch —Ontario
- $130,000–$170,000 a year
- Full-time
- DevOps
- AWS
- APIs
- Disability insurance
- Paid time off
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Automation Systems Engineer
North American Stamping Group —Woodstock, ON
- $90,000–$100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- AutoCAD
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Site Lead Industrial Installation & Automation
MTLI Group of Companies —Canada
- $78,902.64–$100,684.25 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Travel
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Sales Representative - Engineering Services
Demand For HR —Canada
- Hybrid work
- CRM software
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- Engineering
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Automation & Engineering Lead
TFT Global Inc. —Oshawa, ON
Lead end-to-end automation projects, from concept and business case development through design, installation, commissioning, and handover.
$105,000–$115,000 a year
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Sales Manager – GTA Industrial Solutions
MTLI Group of Companies —Markham, ON
Our services include warehouse automation, pallet racking, conveyors, mezzanines, construction, electrical and mechanical installation, maintenance, relocations…
$120,000–$140,000 a year
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Automation & Engineering Lead

Final Staffing Inc.
Ingersoll, ON

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Job details

Full-time
$95,000–$115,000 a year
5 days ago

Qualifications

Computer operation
Engineering
Logistics
High school diploma or GED
Project management
Warehouse experience
Manufacturing
Warehouse distribution
Robotics
Driving Licence

Full job description

Job Overview

The successful candidate will provide technical leadership for automation and engineering initiatives across our operations. This is a corporate role that requires the ability to travel throughout Canada and the United States as business needs require. Candidates must be eligible to cross the border and possess a valid passport.

We are seeking candidates who have:

Experience leading automation and engineering projects in a manufacturing environment.
Strong PLC, robotics, controls, and industrial automation knowledge.
Excellent project management and problem-solving skills.
The ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and support multiple facilities.
Willingness and ability to travel within Canada and the U.S.

Prerequisites

Grade 12 education, along with Engineering degree (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related)
Demonstrated experience transforming manual warehouse or logistics operations through automation
Hands-on experience executing automation projects in warehouse or distribution environments
Warehouse automation: conveyors, sortation, AS/RS, shuttle systems
Robotics: palletizing, depalletizing, piece-picking, AMRs/AGVs
Controls and systems: PLCs, WCS, WMS integration
Automotive OEM, Tier-1, or 3PL logistics environments
Business case development and ROI modeling for automation investments
Strong understanding of warehouse workflows, material handling, and automotive logistics requirements
Proven ability to lead projects and influence cross-functional teams
Comfortable working in hands-on, evolving warehouse environments
Willingness to travel to warehouse and customer sites
Strong execution mindset with a bias toward modernization and continuous improvement
Valid driver’s licence
No criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted

General Responsibilities

Continuously evaluate new and emerging warehouse automation technologies and determine practical applications for manual operations
Stay current on trends in robotics, AI-based picking, vision systems, warehouse control systems, and IIoT
Challenge “the way it’s always been done” by introducing scalable, proven automation concepts
Design automation solutions suitable for automotive parts environments, including mixed SKUs, irregular packaging, sequence-sensitive material flows, and high inventory accuracy requirements
Support just-in-time (JIT) and just-in-sequence (JIS) logistics models
Improve dock-to-stock time, pick accuracy, order cycle time, and line-side delivery performance
Work closely with warehouse operations, IT/OT, quality, and maintenance teams to ensure automation solutions are adopted and sustained
Support integration between automation systems and WMS/WCS/ERP platforms
Develop SOPs, training materials, and maintenance documentation for newly automated systems
Train and support operators and maintenance teams during transition from manual to automated processes
Lead engagement with automation vendors, OEMs, and system integrators
Evaluate proposals, layouts, simulations, and technical designs
Ensure solutions meet operational, safety, and automotive customer compliance requirements
All other duties as assigned
This role offers an exciting opportunity for a forward-thinking engineer to shape the future of automation technology within a dynamic organization committed to innovation and excellence.

Direct Responsibilities

Assess existing manual warehouse operations, workflows, and material flows to identify automation opportunities
Analyze labor-intensive, repetitive, and high-risk tasks and develop automation roadmaps
Partner with operations leadership to prioritize automation initiatives based on ROI, safety, and throughput impact
Lead end-to-end automation projects, from concept and business case development through design, installation, commissioning, and handover
Implement automation solutions including conveyors, sortation, AS/RS, robotic palletizing/depalletizing, piece-picking systems, AMRs/AGVs, and automated scanning and inspection
Support startup, debugging, throughput validation, and stabilization of newly automated processes
Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within approved capital budgets

Physical Responsibilities

Frequent computer use
May be required to sit for extended periods of time
May be required to repeatedly lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs unassisted
May be required to lift between 50-75 lbs assisted
Frequent use of hands, lifting, bending, stooping, twisting, standing and reaching may occur
There may be some stepping up, stepping down and carrying

Pay: $95,000.00-$115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress
Company events
Dental care
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
On-site parking
Vision care

Application question(s):

How much experience do you have leading automation and engineering projects in a manufacturing environment?
On a scale frm 1-10 with 10 being the highest how would you rate your PLC, robotics, controls, and industrial automation knowledge?
Are you willing and do you have the ability right now to travel within Canada and the U.S.?

Work Location: In person

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