The Asahi Kasei Group operates with a commitment of creating for tomorrow. Our business sectors, Materials, Homes, and Health Care, contribute to the development of society by anticipating the changing needs of those around the world. We look for candidates that offer a fresh perspective and a variety of skills to help us achieve our commitment.Asahi Kasei is a long-trusted supplier of lithium-ion battery separators – polymer-based microporous membranes that are a key component of the lithium batteries used to power electric vehicles, renewable energy storage systems, and more. We are currently seeking applications to fill the following job opening at Asahi Kasei Battery Separator Canada, where we are in the process of constructing a new lithium battery separator manufacturing facility to support increasing North American demand.Company:Asahi Kasei Battery Separator Canada CorporationJob Description:We are seeking an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer to be a part of a new plant start-up based in Port Colborne, Ontario. The Instrumentation & Controls Engineer bridges detailed engineering, commissioning, and long-term operational support, ensuring that instrumentation, automation, and control systems are designed, installed, commissioned, and maintained to meet safety, reliability, and performance requirements. This position is a new role.REPORTING RELATIONSHIPSThis position is directly reported to the Maintenance Leader.ASAHI KASEI VALUESSincerity – Being sincere with everyone.Challenge – Boldly taking challenges, continuously seeking change.Creativity – Creating new value through unity and synergy.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESCommissioning & Project Phase ResponsibilitiesSupport commissioning activities such as control, automation, and safety systems are brought online, including loop checks, functional testing, and system validation.Ensure alignment with project requirements, applicable standards, and commissioning needs.Identify gaps, risks,



and constructability or operability concerns within automation and control systems and effectively communicate practical solutions.Develop and/or review engineering deliverables such as:Control system architecture and functional block diagramsCommunication network drawingsPLC panel layouts and wiring diagramsInstrument loop diagrams and junction box wiringFire alarm system risers and layoutsInstrument indices, I/O lists, and cable schedulesAssist with commissioning work plans, procedures, and technical reports, written clearly and concisely.Participate in site visits, inspections, and field walkdowns to gather data and support construction and commissioning activities.Transition to Maintenance & Operations ResponsibilitiesProvide ongoing technical support to Maintenance & Operations teams after plant handover.Troubleshoot instrumentation, control systems, and automation issues to minimize downtime and improve reliability.Support preventive and predictive maintenance strategies for instruments, control panels, PLCs, and safety systems.Maintain and update control system documentation, drawings, and asset data to reflect as-built and operational changes.Support management of change (MOC) activities related to control and instrumentation systems.Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and reliability teams to optimize control strategies, system performance, and plant safety.Support vendor interfaces for spare parts, upgrades, obsolescence management, and technical support.Key Skills and AbilitiesExperience working with PLC, DCS, SCADA, and field instrumentation systems.Familiarity with industrial standards and codes (e.G., ISA, IEC, NEC, NFPA, CSA, IEEE).Strong ability to read, develop, and review engineering drawings and technical documentation.Experience coordinating with vendors, system integrators, and multidisciplinary teams.Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines in fast-paced environments.Must be proficient in use of AutoCAD (standard or electrical)



and MS Office products.QUALIFICATIONSEducation BackgroundMinimum post-secondary education – bachelor’s degree in electrical, instrumentation, automation, or related engineering discipline is preferred.Knowledge & Experience5+ years of hands-on experience in Instrumentation and Controls field.Hands-on experience or strong exposure to commissioning and start-up of industrial facilities is preferred.ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONExpected CompensationSalary based position with a range of $110,000.00 to $125,000.00 based on education and experience.TravelMust hold a valid Passport and be willing to travel up to 10% internationally for training and visiting other company locations, predominately the United States of America and Japan.ScheduleFull-time 100% in-person position.Typical work hours are Monday to Friday, with flexibility to address urgent issues as needed 24/7. Attendance at meetings and trainings on off shifts may also be required periodically with flexibility to adjust schedule to meet regular working hours as needed.WORKING ENVIRONMENTThis position is based in a temporary structure on the site during the construction phase, with transition in to new facility in 2027. The final work environment will be at a 24/7 manufacturing operation. This position is in support of manufacturing and requires working in a production workplace around chemicals. The manufacturing facility will be a state of the art in terms of automation and being temperature and humidity controlled. This will be a clean and comfortable environment due to the nature of the products being produced.ABOUT USAsahi Kasei Battery Separator Canada is a pioneer in battery technology and a long-trusted supplier of lithium battery separators, which are polymer-based microporous membranes that are key components of lithium-ion batteries (LIB) used in consumer electronics and electric vehicles.The company’s Hipore brand of separators has been commercially available since the lithium battery market’s inception in the early 1990s, and they are found primarily in electric drive vehicles (EDVs) as well as in consumer electronics (CE) such as smartphones, tablets and personal computers. Hipore membrane separators bring high porosity and excellent energy

📌 Instrumentation And Controls Engineer - C$110,000 - C$125,000 A Year (Port Colborne)
🏢 Asahi Kasei Battery Separator Canada
📍 Port Colborne