Electrical Engineer

BestPack Packaging Systems; Canada; On-site; CAD 119,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

BestPack Packaging Systems is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our automation team in Canada. You will design electrical schematics and control systems for packaging equipment, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and coordinating with internal and external partners.

The role involves installation support, system testing, and training for operators and maintenance teams, plus ongoing improvements to reliability and efficiency. Travel up to 50% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Travel up to 50% at times.
• Proficiency in electrical circuit design and analysis.
• Experience with CAD tools for electrical design.
• Advanced programming experience (PLC & HMI).
• Familiarity with NEMA standards and industrial wiring practices.
• Knowledge of UL489 & CSA electrical requirements is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical schematics and control systems for new and existing automation equipment.
• Apply standardized electrical requirements (e.g., OSHA, UL 489, CSA) to ensure existing systems are compliant, and generate corresponding engineering work orders.
• Specify and integrate electrical components such as PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and motion control systems.
• Perform electrical load calculations and analyze power consumption.
• Support equipment installation, startup, and commissioning at customer sites.
• Conduct system testing and troubleshooting to ensure functionality and compliance.
• Develop training materials and lead training sessions for operators and maintenance teams.
• Plan and manage electrical engineering projects, including scheduling, programming, and coordination with internal teams and external partners.
• Maintain accurate documentation, including wiring schematics, BOMs, and control software files.
• Provide ongoing technical support for manufacturing, field service teams, and end users.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose PLC, HMI, and motion control system issues to ensure optimal machine performance.
• Recommend and implement improvements to existing systems to enhance reliability, efficiency, and safety.
• Stay current with technological advancements in industrial automation and electrical engineering best practices.

Skills

Electrical circuit design

Industrial control systems

PLC programming

HMI programming

Electrical CAD

UL/CSA/NEMA standards knowledge

Travel availability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD tools

PLC & HMI programming tools

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Electrical Engineer – Automation & Packaging Equipment

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Electrical Engineer to join our automation team. This role is critical in the design, development, and support of electrical systems for automated packaging equipment. The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge, hands‑on experience, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.

Key Responsibilities

Research, Design & Development

• Design and develop electrical schematics and control systems for new and existing automation equipment.
• Apply standardized electrical requirements (e.g., OSHA, UL 489, CSA) to ensure existing systems are compliant, and generate corresponding engineering work orders.
• Specify and integrate electrical components such as PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and motion control systems.
• Perform electrical load calculations and analyze power consumption.

Installation, Commissioning & Training

• Support equipment installation, startup, and commissioning at customer sites.
• Conduct system testing and troubleshooting to ensure functionality and compliance.
• Develop training materials and lead training sessions for operators and maintenance teams.

Project Management

• Plan and manage electrical engineering projects, including scheduling, programming, and coordination with internal teams and external partners.
• Maintain accurate documentation, including wiring schematics, BOMs, and control software files.

Technical Support & Troubleshooting

• Provide ongoing technical support for manufacturing, field service teams, and end users.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose PLC, HMI, and motion control system issues to ensure optimal machine performance.

Continuous Improvement

• Recommend and implement improvements to existing systems to enhance reliability, efficiency, and safety.
• Stay current with technological advancements in industrial automation and electrical engineering best practices.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Travel up to 50% at times
• Proficiency in electrical circuit design and analysis
• Experience with CAD tools for electrical design.
• Advanced programming experience (PLC & HMI).
• Familiarity with NEMA standards and industrial wiring practices.
• Knowledge of UL489 & CSA electrical requirements is a plus.

Compensation: $85,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Join Our Team

Looking for a new opportunity that is family-oriented, challenging and fun? That is how the BestPack team describes working here, so consider joining us! We are always looking for new talent that is self-motivated, resourceful, hungry to learn, and wants to provide solutions. If that sounds like you, please take a look at our openings and reach out to find your next adventure at BestPack.

Who We Are

BestPack has a team of truly awesome people and a culture that enthusiastically supports the growth of every member. Our company's core values are to be teachable, driven, resourceful, honest, and to have fun doing our work. These core values support our passion of helping each other thrive. If these values really resonate with you and you find yourself emphatically nodding along, you will probably really enjoy becoming part of the BestPack team!

Perks

• 401(k) plan w/ employer match
• Flexible PTO program
• Paid holidays
• Comprehensive Health Plans
• Employer-paid Dental and Vision
• Growth Opportunities
• & More!