Electrical Designer

REEL

$75K — $100K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 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.


Requirements

What you'll bring:

  • Electrical Controls Technologist / Technician, Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent experience.
  • 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.).

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