Electrical Controls Technologist/Technician or Electrical Engineering degree.
5 years of relevant experience in electrical controls design or industrial automation.
Strong understanding of electrical concepts, control systems, and industry codes.
Experience in an industrial environment, especially with automated equipment.
Familiarity with mechanical and hydraulic concepts.
Responsibilities
Design and develop electrical control systems for REEL equipment.
Ensure compliance with customer specifications in all control systems.
Coordinate with designers and integrators for project integration.
Source modern electrical components prioritizing performance and cost efficiency.
Maintain project budget awareness when selecting materials.
Participate in equipment testing and troubleshoot issues as needed.
Perform on-site commissioning and address field technical problems.
Benefits
Pension fund with employer contributions.
Comprehensive group insurance plans.
Personal leave days for work-life balance.
Opportunity to engage in complex, impactful projects.
Full Job Description
Position
Your Key Responsabilities:
Design and develop safe, efficient, and reliable electrical control systems for REEL equipment, in close collaboration with Project Engineers and Mechanical Designers.
Ensure that all aspects of the control systems and equipment comply fully with customer specifications, translating these requirements into practical electrical and control solutions.
Coordinate with other Electrical Designers and external integrators to ensure seamless system integration, particularly on larger, multi-disciplinary projects.
Select and source electrical components, technologies, and materials that keep REEL's equipment up to date with current technology, while considering performance, reliability, and cost efficiency.
Maintain awareness of project budget constraints and consistently strive to use cost-effective components and design solutions.
Support and participate in equipment testing prior to delivery, ensuring that systems operate as intended and assisting with troubleshooting and technical problem-solving.
Perform on-site commissioning of equipment and resolve technical issues encountered in the field.
Maintain effective working relationships with customers, suppliers, and application specialists throughout the duration of the project.
Contribute to larger projects by coordinating with other designers and supporting project-related technical decisions.
Adhere to all REEL engineering procedures, documentation standards, and Vault processes when creating, revising, and managing engineering data.
Apply REEL's Health, Safety and Environmental policies at all times in the design, development, testing, and commissioning of control systems.
Approximately 5 years of relevant experience in electrical controls design, industrial automation or a related environment.
Strong understanding of electrical concepts, controls design, codes and standards.
Experience in an industrial environment; exposure to automated equipment is an asset.
Good understanding of mechanical and hydraulic concepts.
Strong problem-solving skills and a practical, hands-on approach.
Well organized, autonomous and comfortable managing priorities.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Collaborative mindset and ability to work with multidisciplinary teams.
Sound judgment, initiative and strong sense of responsibility.
Customer-oriented approach and ability to build strong working relationships.
Willingness to travel to customer sites, including occasional international travel.
Why join REEL?
At REEL, you will work on custom-designed, technically complex equipment used in one of the world's most demanding industrial environments. The role offers variety, combining electrical design, troubleshooting, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and hands-on commissioning in the field.
You will be involved in projects from design through to commissioning, with the opportunity to see your solutions come to life and make a direct impact on equipment performance and customer satisfaction.
REEL Aluminium is located in Burlington, Ontario, and offers a competitive compensation ($75 000 - $100 000 annually according to experience) as well as a wide range of benefits (pension fund with employer contribution, full group insurance, personal leave days, etc.).
