Electrical Design Engineer – Industrial Automation

Position: Electrical Design Engineer
Department: Engineering / Electrical Design
Reports To: Engineering Manager
Location: Concord ON
Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: $100000 $130000 CAD

About the Role

A leading manufacturer of custom automation equipment is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join its growing Engineering team.

This is an exciting opportunity to design and develop advanced electrical systems for high-speed industrial automation equipment used in manufacturing and packaging environments. Working closely with Mechanical Engineering Controls Engineering Software Development and Manufacturing teams youll play a key role in delivering innovative world-class automation solutions from concept through commissioning.

If youre passionate about automation machine building and solving complex engineering challenges wed love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical schematics and layouts for custom industrial automation systems
• Select and specify electrical components instrumentation and control hardware that meet performance and safety requirements
• Prepare and maintain Bills of Material (BOMs) electrical drawings specifications and manufacturing documentation
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical design and system integration issues throughout the project lifecycle
• Support equipment assembly wiring testing commissioning and system validation
• Collaborate with Mechanical Controls Software and Manufacturing teams to optimize machine performance and reliability
• Develop and maintain technical documentation operating manuals and electrical support documentation
• Ensure designs comply with applicable electrical codes industry standards and customer requirements
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality reliability and manufacturability

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of electrical design experience in industrial automation machine building or custom equipment manufacturing
• Strong experience designing electrical systems for automated machinery
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical EPLAN or SolidWorks Electrical
• Strong understanding of:
• Servo motors
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Motor controllers
• Relays
• Industrial electrical wiring systems (low to high voltage)
• Experience specifying and integrating electromechanical components including pumps sensors valves blowers and compressors
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as EtherCAT EtherNet/IP or Modbus
• Familiarity with PLC HMI and Motion Control systems (Beckhoff and/or Codesys experience is an asset)
• Strong troubleshooting analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced engineering environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with custom machine design or packaging automation equipment
• Experience supporting equipment commissioning and startup
• Knowledge of industrial safety standards and machine electrical regulations
• Experience working in multidisciplinary engineering teams

Travel Requirements

• Ability to travel occasionally to customer sites for equipment installation commissioning and technical support