Automation Electrical Designer: PLCs, Robotics & Controls

Jobtailor; Saint-Georges; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Canada is seeking a qualified Control Systems Engineer to design architectures for automated systems, select servo and pneumatic components, and develop P&IDs. You will lead the design of control panels and coordinate with subcontractors to meet project budgets.

The role requires a degree in electrical engineering or related field, 3 years of automation experience, strong English communication, and willingness to travel within Canada and the US.

Qualifications

• DEC or bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechatronics, or automated production engineering
• 3 years of automation experience with PLCs, servo motors, robotics, VFDs, pneu/hydraulic circuits
• Comfortable communicating in English
• Knowledge of the manufacturing and food-processing industries
• Knowledge of machine safety standards
• Self-motivated and resourceful
• Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively
• Willingness to travel occasionally within Canada and the United States
• Knowledge of power electrical installations (600 V and below) is an asset
• Knowledge of Siemens and Allen-Bradley PLC product lines is an asset
• Good knowledge of electrical codes is an asset

Responsibilities

• Design control system architectures based on established standards
• Perform calculations required for selecting servo motors and control components
• Design and perform calculations for pneumatic circuits
• Develop process and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs)
• Set up robot configurations
• Estimate the costs of control systems and electrical installations
• Develop system operating modes
• Lead and coordinate the design of control panels with subcontractors
• Ensure that project budgets are met and objectives are achieved
• Define the workload based on deadlines and information provided by the client
• Track project progress
• Coordinate electrical installation work in collaboration with the electrician
• Perform machine safety risk assessments
• Conduct on-site measurements at manufacturing facilities

Skills

Control System Architecture

Programmable Logic Controllers

Servo Motors

Pneumatic Circuits

Robot Configuration

Cost Estimation

Project Tracking

Electrical Installation Coordination

Machine Safety

On-Site Measurements

Variable Frequency Drives

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

DEC in Mechatronics

Automated Production Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Electrical Codes

Power Electrical Installations

Job description

Jobtailor in Canada is seeking a qualified Control Systems Engineer to design architectures for automated systems, select servo and pneumatic components, and develop P&IDs. You will lead the design of control panels and coordinate with subcontractors to meet project budgets.

The role requires a degree in electrical engineering or related field, 3 years of automation experience, strong English communication, and willingness to travel within Canada and the US.