The future is being built in Acton. With significant investments, modernization initiatives, and ambitious growth plans, our Acton facility is transforming into Canada's leading vinyl siding manufacturing site. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team at the forefront of innovation and play a key role in shaping the future of our operations.

About the Role
As an Automation Engineer, you will lead and support automation, process control, and continuous improvement initiatives that drive operational excellence across our manufacturing facility. Leveraging your expertise in automation systems, electrical controls, and process optimization, you will help develop and implement World Class Manufacturing (WCM) projects that improve reliability, reduce process variation, and increase production performance. This role is instrumental in supporting plant automation strategies, capital projects, and advanced process control systems while ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.

What You'll Do
- Support and champion a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with plant safety standards and regulations.
- Design, implement, troubleshoot, and optimize automation and control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, VFDs, and instrumentation.
- Provide technical leadership and expertise for automation-related projects and plant initiatives.
- Program and troubleshoot Rockwell Automation platforms, including RSLogix 5000 and Studio 5000.
- Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing efficiency, reliability, and performance through automation and process improvements.
- Develop business cases and cost-benefit analyses to support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Plan, schedule, and execute automation and maintenance-related projects, including capital expenditures.




- Maintain and enhance plant electrical distribution, data networks, and automation systems to prevent technical obsolescence.
- Collaborate with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to resolve process issues and improve equipment reliability.
- Create and maintain standard operating procedures and work instructions.
- Provide training and technical support to operators and maintenance personnel.
- Support World Class Manufacturing (WCM) initiatives and promote 5S and continuous improvement practices.
- Manage automation-related work orders and priorities using SAP Is this job for you ? What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Automation, Mechatronics, or related Engineering discipline.
- Min 5 years of applied professional experience in Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls (I&C;) / PLC.
- Strong knowledge of PLC programming, HMI development, SCADA systems, VFDs, instrumentation, and industrial networking.
- Hands-on experience with Rockwell Automation products, including Studio 5000 and RSLogix 5000.
- Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
- Strong project management and organizational abilities.
- Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement. A little more

about us
At Saint-Gobain,



our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home . Legal Statement Saint-Gobain is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to applicants upon their request. This commitment is in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Benefits in joining us

What we offer
… Certain provinces require pay information be provided in job postings. Saint-Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees’ wellbeing and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. We believe in the importance of pay transparency in

what we offer
prospective candidates, the base pay range for this position is $90,500 to $115,000 per year. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus. The targeted bonus amount is 12% of base salary based on company and individual performance measures. We provide unique options to fit your unique lives Our Total Rewards Program offers a total approach to well-being Our amazing perks and programs include, but are not limited to:
- Excellent healthcare options: Medical, vision, prescription & dental
- Family Focus & Balance: Parental leave, paid time-off, and Employee Assistance Program
- Financial Security: Company-funded Retirement Accumulation Plan
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan (DPSP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) andEmployee Stock Purchase Program (PEG)
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