Successful candidates will have:
- a post-secondary degree/diploma in Electrical Engineering, Robotics & Automation, or equivalent program
- a minimum of 5 years of experience in the Controls and Automation industry
- a professional and adaptable attitude; to keep learning and mentoring others
Experience in performing the following role responsibilities is required:
Electrical & Controls System Design:
- Create complete electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and I/O documentation using EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, of SolidWorks (2D and 3D)
- Develop power distribution, motor control, safety circuits, and control panel designs in compliance with project requirements
- Apply applicable electrical codes and standards (i.e. UL, IEC, CSA, etc.)
Design Standards & Documentation:
- Establish, maintain, and enforce electrical design standards and best practices
- Produce accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs), cable schedules, terminal plans, and panel layouts
- Ensure drawings are complete, consistent, and ready for panel manufacturing, installation, and commissioning
- Perform self-checks and peer reviews to ensure quality and accuracy of deliverables
Project Leadership & Coordination:
- Act as the technical lead for controls design on assigned projects
- Collaborate with team members, i.e. PLC programmers, account managers, and project managers
- Support project quoting by providing design effort estimates, schedules, and technical input
- Participate in design reviews with clients, vendors, and internal team members
Software & Hardware Integration:
- Coordinate electrical design with PLC, HMI, VFD, servo, robotics, and safety system requirements
- Select and specify electrical components, sensors, drives, and control hardware
- Ensure designs align with PLC I/O architecture and field device requirements
Manufacturing & Field Support:
- Provide technical support to panel shop during fabrication and wiring
- Resolve design issues and implement revisions as needed during build and installation
- Support commissioning, troubleshooting, and startup activities as required
- Review redlines and ensure final "as-built" documentation is accurate
Continuous Improvement & Mentorship:
- Identify opportunities to improve design efficiency and automation
- Mentor other designers and provide technical guidance and design reviews
- Stay current with evolving electrical standards, tools, and industry best practices
Safety & Compliance:
- Design systems with a strong focus on personnel safety and machine safeguarding
- Support functional safety concepts and documentation where required
- Ensure all designs meet client specifications and regulatory requirements
Team Member Rewards & Recognition
- Team Members receive hourly remuneration based on experience, between $45.96-$55.16 per hour.
- Additional compensation for over time or double time, as approved to meet project requirements
- This role is on-site, in-person at the Cambridge office; free parking, sit/stand desks, and other amenities provided
- Flexible start/end times as projects allow, based on a 40 hour work week, core hours to flex around are 9:00-3:30
- Vacation Percentage & Personal Days that grow with years of service
- Fully funded health, dental, and travel group benefits plan after 3 months of service
- Wellness & Safety accounts available after 6 months of service
- Paid training, opportunities for development, GRSP matching program, profit sharing, and other team member programs
Job Posting Details
- Vacancy: New Role to Grow the Team
- Role re-posted to find the right candidate
- Posting Deadline: Tuesday, October 27th at 9:00am
Application & Hiring Process
- We use BambooHR to manage applications received and follow up with candidates
- Applications are reviewed by a human. At this time, AI is only used as a Note Taker during interviews with candidates permission.
