Corporate Electrical Technologist

IKO Global; Brampton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in roofing materials is seeking an Electrical Engineer/Technologist to enhance production efficiency across multiple plants. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in PLC programming, electrical design, and project management. This role involves troubleshooting, upgrading systems, and driving automation initiatives. Competitive compensation and a commitment to employee development are offered in a progressive workplace.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 5+ years' related work experience.
• Proficient in Allen Bradley PLC and HMI programming.
• Knowledge of industrial ethernet networks and communication standards.

Responsibilities

• Overcome production problems and improve safety systems.
• Develop and own the electrical equipment design.
• Provide troubleshooting and project management support.
• Keep current with the latest technologies.
• Improve existing PLC programs to enhance efficiency.
• Manage electrical projects including scheduling and reporting.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical design

Project management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering/Electrical Engineering Technology diploma

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Project

Excel

Word

Job description

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and versatile Electrical Engineer/Technologist to join our corporate engineering team. This role is pivotal in supporting multiple manufacturing plants by enhancing production efficiency, upgrading legacy systems, and driving automation initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in electrical design, PLC programming, and project management, along with a proactive approach to troubleshooting and innovation.

Benefits

• Health Insurance (includes Virtual Health, and HCSA), Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance, Long-term Disability, Short-term Disability
• RRSP Match
• Paid Vacation
• Floating Days
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Engagement Events
• Awards and Recognition
• Tuition reimbursement
• Service Awards
• Employee Perks & Discounts

Job Responsibilities:

• Work with different plants to overcome production problems and improve safety systems.
• Works as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team to help develop and own the electrical equipment design that provides the functionality required based on internal standards and user requirement specifications.
• Provide complete electrical assistance including troubleshooting, project engineering and project management to Plants.
• Update existing legacy technologies to current standards when required.
• Keep current with the latest technologies to provide relevant electrical design consolation.
• Programming automation and control systems and improving existing PLC programs including servo drives and A/C drives to help manufacturing efficiency.
• Electrical project management including scheduling, financial, and contractor management.
• Project designing, testing, and commissioning work with both current equipment configuration modifications and new systems.
• Labor‑hour estimation, work planning, scheduling, coordination, and reporting.
• Act as corporate resource for automation system developments and implementations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering/Electrical Engineering Technology diploma.
• 5+ years' related work experience
• Experienced in PLC and HMI systems design, programming, commissioning and start up including system hardware selection, I/O panels and subsystems layout and wiring.
• Proficient in Allen Bradley PLC and HMI programming, preferred.
• Siemens programming experience would be an asset.
• Knowledge of industrial ethernet networks and network communication standards.
• Knowledge of control and distribution panels, switchgear, and MCCs.
• Excellent analytical, technical, problem‑solving, research and teamwork skills.
• Computer skills – AutoCAD, MS Project, Excel, Word, etc.
• Organizational skills - managing projects.
• Some travel to various sites in North America will be required

Benefits of Employment

IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment

IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.