Electrical Design Engineer – Industrial Automation
$100,000–$130,000 year
On-siteVaughan, Ontario, Canada
Job Summary
Design and develop electrical schematics, layouts, and Bills of Material for custom industrial automation systems used in manufacturing and packaging. Select and specify electrical components, instrumentation, and control hardware while preparing drawings, specifications, and manufacturing documentation. Troubleshoot design and system integration issues throughout the project lifecycle and support equipment assembly, wiring, testing, commissioning, and validation. Collaborate with Mechanical, Controls, Software, and Manufacturing teams to optimize machine performance and ensure compliance with electrical codes and industry standards. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and reliability. Occasional travel to customer sites for installation and technical support is required.
Required 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
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and organizational abilities
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced engineering environment
- Ability to travel occasionally to customer sites for equipment installation, commissioning, and technical support
Desired Qualifications
- Familiarity with PLC, HMI, and Motion Control systems (Beckhoff and/or Codesys experience is an asset)
- 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
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