Electrical Designer

Jobtailor

Saint-Georges

On-site

CAD 85,000 - 110,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Job summary

Jobtailor in Canada is seeking a qualified Control Systems Engineer to design architectures for automated systems, select servo and pneumatic components, and develop P&IDs. You will lead the design of control panels and coordinate with subcontractors to meet project budgets.

The role requires a degree in electrical engineering or related field, 3 years of automation experience, strong English communication, and willingness to travel within Canada and the US.

Qualifications

  • DEC or bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechatronics, or automated production engineering
  • 3 years of automation experience with PLCs, servo motors, robotics, VFDs, pneu/hydraulic circuits
  • Comfortable communicating in English
  • Knowledge of the manufacturing and food-processing industries
  • Knowledge of machine safety standards
  • Self-motivated and resourceful
  • Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively
  • Willingness to travel occasionally within Canada and the United States
  • Knowledge of power electrical installations (600 V and below) is an asset
  • Knowledge of Siemens and Allen-Bradley PLC product lines is an asset
  • Good knowledge of electrical codes is an asset

Responsibilities

  • Design control system architectures based on established standards
  • Perform calculations required for selecting servo motors and control components
  • Design and perform calculations for pneumatic circuits
  • Develop process and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs)
  • Set up robot configurations
  • Estimate the costs of control systems and electrical installations
  • Develop system operating modes
  • Lead and coordinate the design of control panels with subcontractors
  • Ensure that project budgets are met and objectives are achieved
  • Define the workload based on deadlines and information provided by the client
  • Track project progress
  • Coordinate electrical installation work in collaboration with the electrician
  • Perform machine safety risk assessments
  • Conduct on-site measurements at manufacturing facilities

Skills

Control System Architecture
Programmable Logic Controllers
Servo Motors
Pneumatic Circuits
Robot Configuration
Cost Estimation
Project Tracking
Electrical Installation Coordination
Machine Safety
On-Site Measurements
Variable Frequency Drives

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
DEC in Mechatronics
Automated Production Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC
Allen-Bradley PLC
Electrical Codes
Power Electrical Installations

Job description

  • Design control system architectures based on established standards
  • Perform the calculations required for selecting servo motors and control components
  • Design and perform calculations for pneumatic circuits
  • Develop process and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs)
  • Set up robot configurations
  • Estimate the costs of control systems and electrical installations
  • Develop system operating modes
  • Lead and coordinate the design of control panels with subcontractors
  • Ensure that project budgets are met and objectives are achieved
  • Define the workload based on deadlines and information provided by the client
  • Track project progress
  • Coordinate electrical installation work in collaboration with the electrician
  • Perform machine safety risk assessments
  • Conduct on-site measurements at manufacturing facilities
Requirements
  • DEC or bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechatronics, or automated production engineering
  • 3 years of relevant experience in automation, including programmable logic controllers, servo motors, robotics, variable frequency drives, and pneumatic and hydraulic circuits
  • Comfortable communicating in English
  • Knowledge of the manufacturing and food-processing industries
  • Knowledge of machine safety standards
  • Self-motivated and resourceful
  • Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively
  • Willingness to travel occasionally within Canada and the United States
  • Knowledge of power electrical installations (600 V and below) is an asset
  • Knowledge of Siemens and Allen-Bradley PLC product lines is an asset
  • Good knowledge of electrical codes is an asset
Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in designing control system architectures, performing calculations for servo motors and pneumatic circuits, and developing process and instrumentation diagrams. Proficient in project management, ensuring budget adherence, and conducting machine safety risk assessments.

Highest-signal resume keywords
  • Control System Architecture Design
  • Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
  • Servo Motors
  • Pneumatic Circuits
  • Machine Safety Standards
ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Automation
  • Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
  • Robot Configuration
  • Cost Estimation
  • Project Tracking
  • Electrical Installation Coordination
  • Machine Safety Risk Assessment
  • On-Site Measurements
  • Variable Frequency Drives
Soft Skills
  • Effective Communication
  • Team Collaboration
  • Self-Motivation
  • Resourcefulness
Certifications & Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
  • DEC in Mechatronics
  • Automated Production Engineering
Industry Keywords
  • Manufacturing Industry
  • Food-Processing Industry
  • Machine Safety Standards
Tools & Technologies
  • Siemens PLC
  • Allen-Bradley PLC
  • Electrical Codes
  • Power Electrical Installations
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