Electrical Designer

Proax Technologies Ltd.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation technology company in Peel Region seeks an Electrical Designer to create high-quality electrical designs in compliance with Canadian standards. This position involves working closely with project managers and requires experience in EPLAN software, as well as a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering. The role offers opportunities for professional growth and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salaries and benefits

Opportunities for career growth and development

Technical training

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of design experience in machinery automation.
• Experience with EPLAN software for schematics and panel design.
• In-depth knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical schematics from concepts and specifications.
• Assist with project proposals and design reviews.
• Produce wiring details and reports using E-Plan Pro Panel.

Skills

Design experience in machinery automation

Proficiency in EPLAN software

Knowledge of Canadian Electrical Code

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

EPLAN Electric P8

EPLAN ProPanel

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Overview

Proax Technologies is a leading Technical Automation Distributor that offers innovative product solutions in the areas of Automation and Robotics, Motion Control and Machine Safety, creating close relationships with our valued customers, vendors, and employees.

Why Join our Team

• Great Place to Work
• We offer an engaging, inclusive, clean, and safe work environment
• Technical training of our products to ensure quality customer service
• Opportunities for career growth and development
• Competitive salaries and benefits
• Work with collaborative team members in the automation industry

General Description

In this role, you will be responsible in ensuring all electrical drawings are developed with the highest standard of quality and compliance before being released to the panel shop for fabrication. This role will also include reviewing electrical designs and providing guidance and direction for other team members.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Automation and Project Managers to develop electrical schematics from preliminary concepts, sketches, engineering calculations, and specification sheets.
• Assist with project proposals, project kick-offs, design reviews, FATs, and project closeout.
• Thorough understanding of design and implementation of the Canadian Electrical Code for industrial automation control, power, and I/O panels.
• Produce electrical schematics, wiring details, panel enclosure layouts and reports using E-Plan Pro Panel in accordance with established guidelines and client specifications.
• Preparing the release of drawings for fabrication.
• Conduct site visits/audits to assess existing infrastructure, including switchgear, MCCs, control panels, cable trays, etc., in support of the engineering team.
• Provide support to Automation and Electrical Installation teams with electrical issues.
• Review/approve design drawings and documents as per project deliverables.
• Continuous evaluation of the electrical design process to ensure best possible quality of design with lowest possible cost, i.e., evaluate methods and tools to develop systems that increase quality while reducing design time.
• Develop and build up EPLAN as primary software package for electrical design.
• Develop and standardize EPLAN library, macros, reports.
• Routine correspondence with clients and all project stakeholders.
• Internal correspondence within the department.
• Technical clarification of any client queries/comments.
• Facilitate with the CM/PM billing as per project milestones.
• Travel up to 10% - 30%.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of design experience in machinery automation
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
• Experience with EPLAN software including:
• EPLAN Electric P8 (schematics)
• EPLAN ProPanel
• Proficiency in creating 3D macros and using smart wiring/production features
• AutoCAD Electrical
• In-depth knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code.
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant Design Guidelines & Statutory Requirements
• Knowledge of machine safety
• Knowledge of hazardous area classifications
• Basic understanding of the equipment and systems installed in the manufacturing facilities for Food, Beverage, Pharmaceutical, Water and Wastewater
• Microsoft 365 Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Valid G drivers license

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or an equivalent field