VOLCANIX AUTOMATION is seeking experienced Controls & Robotics Engineers with a strong BIW (Body-in-White) or GA (General Assembly) background to support automotive projects across North America, primarily with General Motors and other OEMs. Our clients are located outside of Greater Toronto Area (GTA), so candidates should be within commuting distance of the region or willing to relocate. This role involves working on automotive body shop systems, including robotic welding cells, framing stations, and high-speed automated lines.

Candidates must be comfortable working on-site in demanding production environments and supporting launches, integrations, and troubleshooting activities Responsibilities

Program, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC systems Program and integrate industrial robots inBIW applications (spot welding, handling, sealing) Commission and debugbody shop equipment and robotic cells Support production launches, cycle time improvements, and downtime reduction

Integrate robots with PLC-controlled systems and safety devices Work with welding systems (spot welding, projection welding, stud welding) Perform system validation, buy-offs, and customer acceptance tests

Troubleshoot electrical, controls, and robotic issues on-site Collaborate with controls, mechanical, and production teams Required Skills

Controls Engineering: Strong PLC programming experience Platforms:





Allen-Bradley (RSLogix / Studio 5000) Siemens (TIA Portal)

Experience with industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, Profinet) Robotics (BIW Focus):

Experience with industrial robots such as:

Fanuc KUKA

Experience in robotic welding applications (spot welding highly preferred) Strong commissioning and troubleshooting skills in body shop environments Mandatory Requirements

2+ years of experience in BIW (Body-in-White) or GA (General Assembly) Experience withGeneral Motors standards (GCCS / GRS) or robust experience in BIW within the automotive industry (OEM or Tier 1) Preferred Experience

OEM experience (GM, Ford, Stellantis, Tesla) Tier 1 automotive suppliers Experience with:

Framing stations Geo stations Re-spot lines

Integration of welding controllers (e.g., Bosch, ARO) Vision systems and error proofing (EPP) General Requirements

Willingness to travel 90–100% across North America Ability to work independently on customer sites Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting mindset Valuable communication and documentation skills Engineering or technical degree preferred Work Authorization

We welcome candidates who are: Eligible for TN Visa Eligible for Canadian Work Permit Authorized to work and travel across North America Additional Information

Travel and work-related expenses will be covered by the company

📌 Controls & Robotics Engineer - Body Shop or GA Experience (Winnipeg)
🏢 Nix Sensor
📍 Winnipeg