Client Overview: Our client is a global industrial manufacturer with operations in North America. The company is committed to technical excellence, operational reliability, and continuous improvement. To support a highly automated U.S. production facility, they are seeking multiple Electrical & Automation Specialists to strengthen technical support within the plant.

Mission: The Electrical & Automation Specialist supports and optimizes automation-driven production systems to ensure maximum equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and uptime. This role partners closely with Maintenance and Production teams to troubleshoot complex electrical and PLC-based systems, strengthen automation capabilities within the facility, and support continuous improvement initiatives in a high-performance manufacturing environment. Automation & Electrical Troubleshooting Provide hands‑on support for PLC‑driven production systems and automated equipment Troubleshoot electrical systems, robotics, sensors, drives, and packaging automation Ensure rapid resolution of automation‑related downtime in a 24/7 production environment - Support maintenance teams in improving overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)



Optimize automation systems to improve reliability and reduce operational losses Maintenance & Continuous Improvement Partner with maintenance supervisors and technicians to strengthen automation knowledge within the team Contribute to Lean Manufacturing and TPM initiatives Support preventive and corrective maintenance strategies related to automation systems - Assist with startup and integration of new automated production lines Support commissioning and validation of automation equipment Collaborate cross‑functionally to ensure technical standards and system performance Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (preferably Electrical Engineering) with minimum 5 years manufacturing experience Journeyman Electrical Certification with 15 years of industrial electrical and automation experience Extensive experience as a senior‑level troubleshooter in manufacturing electrical systems In‑depth knowledge of low, medium, and high voltage electrical installations Strong expertise in PLCs, HMIs, motion control systems, VFDs, and industrial networking protocols Experience managing OT networks and automation infrastructure Knowledge of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) Understanding of industrial IT systems and automation cybersecurity Knowledge of food manufacturing operations and regulatory standards preferred Solid understanding of electrical safety, food safety (GMP), and regulatory compliance

📌 Electrical Equipment Specialist (Winnipeg)
🏢 Consea America
📍 Winnipeg