Canada, Greater Toronto Area
Fulltime: 37.5 hrs a week
Experience: 2 years
Closing: 14 April 2025

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Introduction

Seeking a skilled Automation Technician to join a dynamic team at a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility. This role is integral to ensuring the efficient operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of automated systems for the production of high-quality pharmaceutical products. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to optimize equipment performance, ensure regulatory compliance, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

What are you going to do 

  • Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair automated systems, including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, robotics, and other control systems.
  • Diagnose and resolve electrical, mechanical, and software-related issues to minimize downtime and maintain production efficiency.
  • Perform regular calibration of sensors, instruments, and automated equipment to ensure accuracy and compliance with industry standards.
  • Modify/optimize control programs to enhance process performance and production quality.
  • Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities, calibrations, and software changes.
  • Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), FDA, and other regulatory requirements by adhering to established protocols and guidelines for pharmaceutical industry standards.
  • Identify opportunities to improve automation processes, enhance system reliability, and reduce operational costs.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to implement upgrades and modifications to systems.
  • Work closely with production, quality assurance, and engineering teams to support manufacturing objectives.
  • Provide training and guidance to operators and junior technicians on the proper use of automated systems.
  • Strong knowledge of PLC programming and industrial automation systems.
  • Experience with control system architecture, including SCADA, HMI interfaces, and networks
  • Proficient in troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electrical, and software components
  • Familiarity with sensors, actuators, motors, VFDs, and servo systems.
  • Ability to interpret technical drawings, P&IDs, and electrical schematics.
  • Strong analytical and diagnostic skills to identify and resolve system inefficiencies.
  • Proactive mindset with the ability to prioritize and manage tasks in a high-pressure situations

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • Bachelor's degree in Automation Technology, Instrumentation, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in automation systems in manufacturing, maintenance or engineering environments
  • Familiarity with Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing principles.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and teamwork skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to pro-actively, and cooperatively work with cross-functional teams.
  • Detail-oriented with a commitment to safety and quality standards.
  • Professional Engineer of Ontario (P. Eng) is an asset.

What we offer 

What We Offer

Why apply through Brunel? Finding the next step in your career can be a fulltime job in itself. We manage the process for you: from submitting your resume to coordinating interviews to extending offers and assisting with on-boarding. We'll get you going while you get on with the job.

About Us

Brunel has a reputation for working with some of the best in the business. That's what we continually strive for. Over 45 years, we've created a global network of interesting clients and talented individuals working together through a vast array of services.

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Application process

First Contact

We carefully review your application and in the coming weeks, you will be notified for an interview session if you are selected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 days. 
 

Scheduling an Interview

After being shortlisted, you will be contacted via email or telephone to arrange for a date on your availability for the qualification interview. 

Phone/ Qualification Interview

During the interview, you will be assessed on your level of experience and skills, work history, availability, and the qualifications the company is seeking for the position.

Meeting in Real Life

After successfully making through the phone interview, a face to face interview will be scheduled between the candidate and recruiter. This session can be a more in-depth  interview to review your communication and interpersonal skills.

Application for the Position

Submission of candidates resume for client’s approval and screening.

Do you have questions?

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Sarah Beaton

+1 403 539 5009

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