Automation Electrical Designers- Senior & Intermediate

Johnson Electric; Burlington; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Electric is seeking an Automation Electrical Designer to design electrical control systems for automated machinery and robotic cells in an onsite role in Ontario. You will create electrical schematics, panel layouts, and documentation using EPLAN while supporting PLC/HMI testing, commissioning, and FAT.

The successful candidate has a post-secondary electrical engineering background and 3–6+ years of hands-on experience with industrial automation, as well as CSA/UL standards and strong

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Design, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• 3–6+ years of experience designing electrical control systems for industrial automation equipment.
• Hands-on experience developing electrical schematics using EPLAN.
• Experience with automated machinery, robotic cells, and industrial controls.
• Strong understanding of CSA and UL electrical standards.
• Ability to create and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control system documentation.
• Experience supporting PLC/HMI-based systems and machine commissioning activities.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a project environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and engineering documentation tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical control systems for automated machinery and robotic cells.
• Create and maintain electrical schematics, panel layouts, and documentation using EPLAN.
• Support PLC and HMI testing, troubleshooting, and I/O checkout activities.
• Assist with machine installation, startup, commissioning, and FAT activities.
• Troubleshoot electrical and controls issues during machine builds and customer startups.
• Collaborate with automation engineers, project managers, and manufacturing teams.
• Ensure designs comply with CSA, UL, ISO, and company standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to automation and controls.
• Provide remote and onsite technical support as required.

Skills

EPLAN

Electrical design

Industrial automation

PLC

HMI

Troubleshooting

Documentation

CSA/UL standards

Education

Post-secondary education in Electrical Engineering Technology or related field

Tools

EPLAN

MS Office

Job description

Johnson Electric is looking for an Automation Electrical Designer who must have hands‑on experience creating electrical schematics in EPLAN for industrial automation equipment, robotic cells, and custom machinery.

Required: Experience designing industrial automation equipment using EPLAN. This is a full‑time onsite position in Ancaster, Ontario.

Salary Range 90K-115K Depending On Experience

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Design and develop electrical control systems for automated machinery and robotic cells.
• Create and maintain electrical schematics, panel layouts, and documentation using EPLAN.
• Support PLC and HMI testing, troubleshooting, and I/O checkout activities.
• Assist with machine installation, startup, commissioning, and FAT activities.
• Troubleshoot electrical and controls issues during machine builds and customer startups.
• Collaborate with automation engineers, project managers, and manufacturing teams.
• Ensure designs comply with CSA, UL, ISO, and company standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to automation and controls.
• Provide remote and onsite technical support as required.

What We’re Looking For:

• Post-secondary education in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Design, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• 3-6+ years of experience designing electrical control systems for industrial automation equipment.
• Hands‑on experience developing electrical schematics using EPLAN.
• Experience with automated machinery, robotic cells, and industrial controls.
• Strong understanding of CSA and UL electrical standards.
• Ability to create and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control system documentation.
• Experience supporting PLC/HMI-based systems and machine commissioning activities.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a project environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and engineering documentation tools.

What We Offer:

Johnson Electric offers talented people like you the opportunity to grow professionally and personally, surrounded by some of the most dedicated, innovative, and entrepreneurial colleagues you will find anywhere. Of course, we offer competitive pay and benefits, and far more than that, we offer you a culture driven by our values and designed to ensure that our most important asset—our people—can flourish.

Johnson Electric welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Johnson Electric is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier‑free recruitment and selection process. Applicants should advise Human Resources if they require any type of accommodation during the recruitment process.

Please note: Johnson Electric may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools as part of our process.