Electrical Design & Robot Programming Technician

NPAworldwide; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NPAworldwide in Richmond Hill, ON is seeking an Electrical Design & Robot Programming Technician to own controls and automation projects from design and programming through commissioning and customer support.

You will develop PLC/HMI programs, prepare electrical drawings and BOMs, participate in equipment design, implement robotic systems, troubleshoot issues, and provide on-site and remote support, with up to 50% travel.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of electrical controls design and programming experience.
• Expert-level AutoCAD experience.
• Robot programming experience (RAPID or equivalent languages).
• Experience with PLC programming, HMIs, robotics, and industrial automation.

Responsibilities

• Develop programs for PLCs, HMIs, robotics, sensors, and automation controls.
• Prepare electrical drawings, bills of materials, and engineering documentation.
• Participate in preliminary equipment and controls design.
• Develop, implement, and support robotic systems and related software.
• Troubleshoot programming, controls, and equipment issues.
• Provide remote and onsite programming and technical support.
• Install, integrate, and commission equipment at customer facilities.
• Participate in equipment safety reviews and customer training.

Skills

Electrical controls design

Robot programming

AutoCAD

PLC programming

HMI programming

Industrial automation

Education

Electrical engineering or related technical experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an ELECTRICAL DESIGN & ROBOT PROGRAMMING TECHNICIAN for our client in Richmond Hill, ON.

The Opportunity

Our client is an established manufacturer and integrator of industrial automation equipment, delivering sophisticated automated systems to customers across North America and internationally.

They are looking for an experienced Electrical Design & Robot Programming Technician to join their engineering team and take ownership of controls and automation projects from design and programming through commissioning and customer support.

Permanent | Full Time | On Site

Typical Business Hours: Occasional evenings/weekends as required

Compensation Target: $90k-$115k/year.

Who Were Looking For

Youre a hands-on controls and automation professional who is comfortable working across PLCs, HMIs, robotics, electrical controls, and equipment commissioning. You enjoy solving complex technical problems, working directly with equipment, and seeing your systems come to life in the field.

What You Will Do

• Develop programs for PLCs, HMIs, robotics, sensors, and automation controls.
• Prepare electrical drawings, bills of materials, and engineering documentation.
• Participate in preliminary equipment and controls design.
• Develop, implement, and support robotic systems and related software.
• Troubleshoot programming, controls, and equipment issues.
• Provide remote and onsite programming and technical support.
• Install, integrate, and commission equipment at customer facilities.
• Participate in equipment safety reviews and customer training.
• Support hands-on control panel and equipment wiring when required.
• Research and implement new automation technologies.
• Develop installation, maintenance, training, and programming documentation.
• Maintain and improve existing automation software and applications.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of electrical controls design and programming experience.
• Expert-level AutoCAD experience.
• Strong experience with robot programming, including RAPID or equivalent languages.
• Experience with PLC programming, HMIs, robotics, and industrial automation.
• Electrical Engineering or related technical experience.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and Canadian Electrical Standards.
• Advanced troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and technical decision-making skills.
• Ability to travel up to 50%, including domestic and international travel.
• Valid Drivers Licence and Passport.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends when required for commissioning and project needs.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada for any employer, without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.

Our client is committed to ensuring accessibility for persons with disabilities by identifying, removing and preventing barriers to promote the rights of all persons and to build and create an inclusive and accessible working environment, in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Human Rights Code (the Code) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (the AODA).

We thank all candidates for applying, only those applicants moving forward in the recruitment process will be contacted.

Disclosure of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use

We may use artificial intelligence (AI)enabled tools to support certain aspects of our recruitment process, including the screening and assessment of applications. These tools are used to assist with organizing, reviewing, and evaluating candidate information and do not replace human judgment or decision-making.

Why Is This a Great Opportunity

Why This Role?

This is an opportunity to work across the full lifecycle of industrial automation projects, combining electrical design, controls programming, robotics, troubleshooting, and commissioning. Youll work on technically complex equipment and travel to customer facilities to bring automated systems online.

Salary Type: Annual Salary

Salary Min: CA$ 90000

Salary Max: CA$ 110000

Currency Type: CAD