Electrical Technician

Electrical Technician

Smarter Alloys Cambridge ON

Full-time fixed-term contract (3-6 months)

Not your typical panel shop

At Smarter Alloys you wont be building the same control panel over and over. We develop advanced devices ranging from precision medical components to large-scale clean energy systems. The equipment varies the designs evolve quickly and many of the systems we build do not have an off-the-shelf solution.

Were looking for an Electrical Technician to support the assembly wiring modification and testing of electrical control panels and equipment. Youll work from electrical drawings and schematics collaborate closely with our engineering team and help ensure our systems are built in accordance with applicable CSA and ESA requirements.

One week you may be assembling a new control panel from the ground up and the next you may be modifying existing equipment troubleshooting wiring or helping select components for a new design.

If you enjoy hands-on electrical work solving practical problems and working on a wide variety of equipment this is that kind of role.

What Youll Do

• Build and wire electrical control panels machinery and equipment from electrical drawings schematics wiring diagrams and bill of materials
• Install and wire components such as breakers contactors relays power supplies terminal blocks disconnects sensors and motor-control equipment
• Modify existing panels and equipment to meet design requirements and applicable CSA C22.2 and ESA standards
• Route terminate label and organize panel wiring
• Select appropriate wire types conductor sizes terminals connectors and electrical components
• Inspect and test completed wiring for continuity workmanship and compliance with drawings
• Troubleshoot electrical panels and equipment during assembly and commissioning
• Mark up drawings and communicate design changes or discrepancies to the engineering team
• Support component selection supplier communication quotations purchasing and material receiving
• Maintain a safe clean and organized work area
  

What Were Looking For

• Diploma or certificate in an Electrical Technician Electrical Engineering Technician/Technologist Electromechanical Technician Industrial Automation Electrical Assembly or similar program
• Previous experience building and wiring electrical control panels
• Strong ability to read and interpret electrical drawings schematics wiring diagrams and panel layouts
• Understanding of conductor sizes wire types termination methods and electrical component ratings
• Familiarity with applicable ESA requirements and CSA electrical standards
• Experience using electrical assembly tools crimpers ferrules terminals and test equipment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality workmanship
• Good communicator who works well with engineers technicians and suppliers
• Able to work independently and identify issues before they become problems
• Strong safety habits and an organized approach to work
  

Nice to Haves

• Experience with industrial control panels motor-control panels or custom equipment
• Familiarity with CSA C22.2 No.286 SPE-1000 or industrial control panel certification requirements
• Experience wiring PLCs VFDs HMIs motors sensors and instrumentation
• Experience troubleshooting three-phase industrial electrical systems
• Familiarity with 600 V 480 V 240 V and 120 V equipment
• Experience working in a prototype or high-mix low-volume environment
• Electrical drafting or drawing-markup experience
• Experience supporting panel inspections field evaluations or ESA approval processes

Why Smarter Alloys

• Interesting work - youll build electrical systems for advanced medical industrial and clean energy technologies
• Variety - new panel builds equipment modifications troubleshooting and commissioning support
• Ownership - small team meaningful responsibility; your ideas and workmanship directly affect the finished system
• Collaboration - work closely with engineers and technicians to turn designs into functional equipment
• Impact - help bring innovative technologies from prototype development to full-scale operation

About Us

Smarter Alloys is a Cambridge Ontario-based company at the forefront of the shape memory alloy industry. We develop and manufacture advanced material components and systems for medical dental automotive consumer and energy applications. Were small fast-moving and technically ambitious.

Were committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications from all qualified candidates including women visible minorities Indigenous peoples individuals identifying as LGBTQ2SI veterans and people with disabilities.

Required Experience:

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