Electrical Designer

Barry-Wehmiller; Burlington; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the packaging sector is searching for an Electrical Designer in Burlington, Ontario. The role involves designing control systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and interfacing directly with customers on various projects. The ideal candidate will have a Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology and at least 3 years of relevant experience, particularly with Allen-Bradley programming.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience, preferably in the packaging industry.
• Experience with controls and safety procedures.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Design controls and functions adhering to safety procedures.
• Create and update schematics and control documents.
• Provide support for testing and troubleshooting machine builds.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI applications

Debugging

Electrical engineering standards

Customer interfacing

Education

Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Job description

• Design controls and functions using accepted design and safety procedures per industry and company standards from order through shipment.
• Create and / or update panel layouts, wiring schematics, pneumatic controls, and Bill of Materials per project work order that are correct and complete ensuring the machine performance.
• Plan logic system for functions such as sequence and timing control.
• Create and / or alter existing PLC, motion, HMI applications to ensure machine performance per project work order.
• Start-up and debug to ensure proper operation and safety features.
• Complete and file all documentation at the point of equipment finalization and shipment. File all documents in proper locations on the network.
• Assist in the creation of Operator Manuals by providing functional descriptions of HMI applications for example.
• Assist in the creation of validation documents (FDS, FAT, IQOQ) and technical specifications.
• Instruct the Manufacturing team on proper wiring and controls installation and assembly.
• Provide support to the Manufacturing Team for testing and troubleshooting of machine builds and solutions.
• Provide support to the Service team regarding installation, service, or field support.
• Directly interface with customers in a professional manner on assigned projects.
• Provide accurate and / or updated time estimates relevant to project completion dates.
• Work with team to troubleshoot and resolve problems that will improve efficiency and quality of operations.
• Interface with the Engineering Leader regarding controls work done through contractors.
• Constantly search for new applications, products and concepts to maintain leading edge solutions.
• Occasionally travel to customer facilities or other BW Integrated Systems / Barry-Wehmiller domestic and international locations.
• Help build and maintain electrical engineering standards, including designs, software, HMI and best practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education / Experience :

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology from a College or University or, a combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience required, preferably in the packaging industry or converting industries with emphasis on Allen-Bradley programming.

Company :

BW Integrated Systems

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