Electrical Automation Specialist in Winnipeg

The Electrical Automation Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring the reliability, performance and continuous improvement of manufacturing automation systems across multiple production facilities. This role provides advanced technical expertise in industrial controls, robotics, electrical systems and automation technologies while supporting projects from concept through commissioning.

Working closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering and external partners, the Electrical Automation Specialist drives initiatives that improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, enhance operational efficiency and promote standardization across the organization. The position requires travel to manufacturing facilities in Ontario and Western Canada and the flexibility to provide support outside regular working hours when business needs require it.

Job advantages

• Opportunity to support multiple manufacturing facilities, influence automation standards and work with a diverse range of industrial technologies.
• Exposure to strategic automation and capital investment projects.
• Ability to have a direct impact on safety, reliability and operational performance.
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
• Collaborative environment focused on innovation, continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Key activities

• Design, program, optimize and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, VFD, servo motion and industrial communication systems to maximize equipment performance and reliability.
• Participate in capital projects from concept development through commissioning and production start-up.
• Lead root-cause investigations and resolve complex electrical and automation issues affecting production performance.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve OEE, equipment reliability, energy efficiency and process performance.
• Establish and maintain programming standards, reusable software libraries and automation best practices.
• Update electrical drawings, PLC backups and technical documentation.
• Coordinate Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) inspections and ensure accurate documentation and record retention.
• Design and review control panels and field installations in compliance with applicable electrical codes.
• Perform calibrations on various equipment; Support preventive and predictive maintenance initiatives to maximize equipment uptime.
• Maintain expertise in emerging automation technologies through continuous professional development.
• Develop and deliver technical training programs for maintenance and operations teams.
• Champion electrical safety, LOTO compliance and safe work practices while promoting a proactive safety culture across all supported facilities.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting support for electrical, instrumentation and automation issues impacting production.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, Operations and external vendors.
• Travel regularly throughout Ontario and Western Canada to provide project leadership, technical expertise and commissioning support.
• Contribute to other technical and operational initiatives aligned with business needs.

Required training and experience

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology, Industrial Automation or equivalent.
• Industrial Electrician (309A or 442A) licence is considered a strong asset.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial automation.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience within a food and beverage manufacturing environment is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated expertise in industrial automation platforms including Allen-Bradley PLC systems; Siemens experience is considered a strong asset.
• Experience with HMI/SCADA, industrial networking and instrumentation.
• Ability to read and modify electrical drawings.
• Proven experience commissioning and optimizing automated manufacturing systems.

Skills sought

• Technical Leadership
• Analytical Problem Solving
• Customer Service Orientation
• Collaboration and Influence
• Adaptability & Resilience
• Accountability
• Integrity and Respect

About Lassonde

At Lassonde, we believe that great achievements begin with passionate people working together toward a common goal. For more than 100 years, we have been creating products that are part of the everyday lives of millions of consumers across North America. Behind our fruit juices, drinks and snacks, sauces, soups, broths, ciders and wines is a team of people who innovate, collaborate, and continuously strive to deliver the best for our customers and communities. What sets us apart is our ability to grow while staying true to who we are. Today, more than 2,900 employees contribute to our success across Canada and the United States, in an environment where ideas are valued, talent is developed, and everyone has the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Joining Lassonde means becoming part of a strong and ambitious organization that puts people at the heart of its success and is building the future with confidence, passion, and teamwork. Together, we create products people love. Together, we make an impact that can be felt every day.