Electrical Automation Control Engineer

Insight Global; Waterville; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking an Automation Engineer in Waterville, Nova Scotia, specializing in electrical design and programming. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical automation engineering, proficiency in PLC programming with tools like Studio5000, and the ability to design electrical circuits. Responsibilities include designing electrical systems in AutoCAD, programming machinery, and collaborating with engineering teams. This position may require handling installations and modifications during peak periods, with overtime potential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical automation engineering.
• Proficiency in designing electrical circuits and creating PLC connections.
• Expertise in Rockwell software or Siemens is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical circuits and establish PLC connections with drives.
• Program and animate machinery to perform required functions.
• Create and review electrical design drawings in AutoCAD.

Skills

Electrical automation engineering

Designing electrical circuits

PLC programming

DraftSight

Electrical design and programming

Rockwell software

Reading schematics

Experience with sensors

Tools

AutoCAD

Studio5000

Job description

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical automation engineering.
• Proficiency in designing electrical circuits and creating PLC connections with drives; PLC programming with software such as studio5000 is required.
• Electrical competences with DraftSight or c-electrical is required.
• Experience programming machines to achieve functionality and ensure components communicate with each other.
• Expertise in Rockwell software (Siemens is acceptable).
• Ability to perform electrical design and programming, including logic controls and AutoCAD drawings.
• Expertise in reading schematics is required.
• Prior experience with a variety of sensors is required.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Experience in industries with assembly chains or manufacturing environments.
• Exposure to consulting firms like East Point or other engineering firms specializing in automation.
• Familiarity with small business operations for automation solutions.

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking an Automation Engineer specializing in electrical design and programming. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in designing electrical circuits, connecting PLCs with drives, and programming machines to ensure all components function cohesively.

This role involves working on automation projects, which may include designing electrical systems in AutoCAD, creating logic controls using Rockwell or Siemens software, and overseeing the programming and operation of assembly chain machinery. Candidates should be comfortable managing both electrical design and programming tasks.

We may use artificial intelligence tools to assist with the screening, assessment, or selection of potential applicants for this position.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical circuits and establish PLC connections with drives.
• Program and animate machinery to perform required functions, ensuring seamless communication between components.
• Create and review electrical design drawings in AutoCAD.
• Work closely with assembly chain operations or manufacturing environments to deliver automation solutions.
• Collaborate with internal or external engineering teams, including contractors specializing in automation.
• Support installations and modifications, particularly during peak periods like the holidays, with potential for overtime.