Electrical Controls Technician II

MiTek Industries, Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision Plans

Career advancement and training opportunities

Retirement programs including RRSP

Employer paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Job summary

MiTek Industries, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Controls Technician II in Calgary. The chosen candidate will design, test, and support equipment for the truss manufacturing industry, while managing machinery control systems and collaborating across various departments.

With a preference for candidates with an Associate's Degree in Electrical – Electronics Engineering and 4+ years of relevant experience, the role involves troubleshooting, compliance with safety standards, and creating documentation to support production and installation processes.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of related electrical controls experience.
• Ability to read and understand prints and schematics.
• Willingness to improve knowledge with AutoCAD Electrical and PLCs.

Responsibilities

• Design, test, improve, and support control systems for machinery.
• Update and evaluate complex automated machinery products.
• Lead troubleshooting and corrective actions for advanced equipment.
• Create support documentation for machinery repairs.

Skills

Electrical controls experience

AutoCAD Electrical

PLC experience

Knowledge of VFDs and servos

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

Associate's Degree in Electrical – Electronics Engineering

Tools

Small hand-power tools

Job description

Electrical Controls Technician II

Position: Electrical Controls Technician II

Location: MiTek Canada, Calgary Manufacturing Shop, 5019 – 90th Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2C 2S9

Job Description

Design, test, improve, and support equipment designed by Mitek for the truss manufacturing industry. Debug and update control components such as PLCs, safety instrumentation and controllers, VFDs and servo drives. Troubleshoot, update, and support production and/or customers with the entire machinery control system using schematics, control panel and electrical assembly drawings, and be involved in every stage of the system from concept to production. Assist electrical, mechanical and manufacturing engineers, production, software, customer service and other departments to ensure a successful product.

Job Responsibilities

• Update, evaluate, & support complex automated industrial machinery products with focus in the Component Manufacturing (CM) & off‑site construction industry.
• Lead production and customer service team members through troubleshooting & root cause/corrective actions on advanced equipment.
• Create support documentation as it relates to machinery repairs and troubleshooting.
• Integrate / test / update / debug NFPA79/NEC/UL508A/ CSA compliant electrical control panels, parts & assemblies using industry best practices.
• Integrate / test / update / debug industrial PLC’s, VFDs, Servo drives.
• Integrate / test / update / debug Industrial Machinery safety standards compliant Safety instrumentation and controllers.
• Develop / maintain project engineering drawings using Autocad/ Eplan Electrical (i.e: Schematics, enclosures, control panel layouts, electrical assembly etc.).
• Develop/ maintain project documentation (i.e.: system requirements, equipment manuals, test plans, project notes, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with MiTek engineering procedures, guidelines, industry standards, & governmental regulations applicable to industrial machinery.
• Enter new / update existing data in MRP / ERP systems.
• Support Manufacturing, Marketing & Sales, Purchasing, Installation, & Customer Service Organizations throughout a product’s lifecycle.
• Review / stay current with industry trends & emerging technologies.
• Design and execute complex testing of both mechanical and electrical components. Provide design feedback and opportunities based upon the testing.
• Provide hands‑on assembly, wiring, startup of prototype machinery.
• Visit customer sites and troubleshoot machinery as needed to support install and automation support teams.
• Create new solutions to issues, including specifying new components and creating engineering drawings to accompany.

Qualifications

• 4+ Years of related electrical controls experience.
• Knowledge with AutoCAD Electrical or willingness to improve knowledge.
• Experience with PLC’s, motor controllers, VFDs, servos, & sensors and willingness improve knowledge.
• Associate’s Degree (Electrical – Electronics Engineering) preferred.
• Ability to read and understand prints and schematics.
• Ability to use small hand‑power tools.
• Able to use Microsoft Office Applications.

Perks

• Generous time off including Paid Time Off, annual holidays.
• Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision Plans.
• Career advancement, training opportunities, Employee Resource Groups, and tuition reimbursement.
• Retirement programs including RRSP and Profit Sharing.
• Employer paid Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• MyFlexPay partner – allows you to track, manage and access your pay anytime.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer; and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or transgender status), age (40 and over), genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.