Electrical Engineer

itec group, Inc.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid OT

RRSP contributions

Benefits

Job summary

itec group in Mississauga is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to design and develop electrical control systems for custom automation equipment. The role focuses on hands-on PLC programming and schematic design in a fast-paced industrial setting.

You will collaborate with mechanical and controls engineers, support builds and commissioning, and ensure safety standards and customer specifications are met. Travel up to 25% is required, with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in electrical engineering or electrical design within a custom automation or industrial manufacturing environment.
• Strong PLC programming experience, preferably Allen-Bradley or Siemens.
• Hands-on experience designing electrical schematics and control systems for automated machinery.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical or similar electrical design software.
• Strong understanding of industrial automation, electrical controls, motors, drives, sensors and control panels.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics and technical specifications.
• Knowledge of electrical safety standards and industrial control system requirements.
• Ability to travel internationally up to 25% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical systems, control panels and schematics for custom automated machinery and equipment.
• Develop, program and troubleshoot PLC control systems for custom automation applications.
• Create and modify electrical drawings, wiring diagrams and schematics using AutoCAD Electrical or similar software.
• Select and specify electrical components, including sensors, motors, drives, PLCs and other automation hardware.
• Collaborate with Mechanical Engineers, Controls Engineers and Project Managers to develop automation solutions.
• Support electrical assembly, machine builds, testing and troubleshooting activities.
• Ensure all electrical designs and automation systems meet applicable safety standards and customer specifications.
• Provide technical support throughout the project lifecycle, from initial design through final commissioning.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical design

Schematic drawing

AutoCAD Electrical

Industrial automation

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Siemens/Allen-Bradley PLCs

Job description

We’re excited to share an opportunity for an existing vacancy as an Electrical Engineer with a well-established custom automation company in Mississauga. This is an excellent opportunity to join an innovative organization specializing in the design and development of custom automated machinery and equipment. The role requires hands-on experience developing PLC programs and designing electrical control systems.

Daily Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical systems, control panels and schematics for custom automated machinery and equipment.
• Develop, program and troubleshoot PLC control systems for custom automation applications.
• Create and modify electrical drawings, wiring diagrams and schematics using AutoCAD Electrical or similar software.
• Select and specify electrical components, including sensors, motors, drives, PLCs and other automation hardware.
• Collaborate with Mechanical Engineers, Controls Engineers and Project Managers to develop automation solutions.
• Support electrical assembly, machine builds, testing and troubleshooting activities.
• Ensure all electrical designs and automation systems meet applicable safety standards and customer specifications.
• Provide technical support throughout the project lifecycle, from initial design through final commissioning.

Mandatory Requirements

• 5+ years of previous experience in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Design within a custom automation or industrial manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience with PLC programming, preferably Allen-Bradley or Siemens.
• Hands-on experience designing electrical schematics and control systems for automated machinery.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical or similar electrical design software.
• Strong understanding of industrial automation, electrical controls, motors, drives, sensors and control panels.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics and technical specifications.
• Strong knowledge of applicable electrical safety standards and industrial control system requirements.
• Ability to travel internationally up to 25% of the time.

Salary Range: $115,000 - $130,000 + paid OT, benefits, RRSP.