Electrical Engineer

Kruger Products | Produits Kruger; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Customizable benefits programs

$300 annual Wellness credit

Performance-based bonus program

Employee and Family Assistance program

Vacation eligibility with experience

Defined contribution retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement and assistance

Job summary

Kruger Products is seeking an Electrical Reliability Engineer in Canada to supervise the electrical maintenance team and improve equipment availability on paper machines. Lead troubleshooting, upgrades, and obsolescence planning while ensuring safe, efficient operation.

Required is a degree in Electrical Engineering with 5–10 years of industrial experience, plus CAD skills (AutoCAD/Inventor) and familiarity with PLCs, drives, and HMIs. Competitive compensation and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• University or college degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5–10 years of industrial experience.
• Strong understanding of safety in industrial settings.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or Inventor; familiarity with PLCs, drives and HMIs.

Responsibilities

• Supervising teams responsible for electrical maintenance and contractors.
• Evaluating the skills of the electrical maintenance team.
• Encouraging employee involvement in problem‑solving.
• Overseeing subcontractors and preparing reports.
• Following safe work procedures and reporting hazards.
• Implementing preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Ensuring proper functioning of production equipment and analyzing failures.
• Organizing training for maintenance staff.
• Monitoring obsolescence and upgrading components/software.
• Collaborating with purchasing to optimize inventory and standardize parts.
• Keeping electrical schematics up to date.
• Being on‑call for operational support as scheduled.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Predictive maintenance

Team supervision

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

PLCs

Drives

HMIs

Job description

At Kruger Products we have a shared vision for greatness. We manufacture some of North America’s most popular tissue brands - Cashmere®, Purex®, Scotties®, SpongeTowels®, Bonterra®, White Cloud®, as well as products for use away from home.

We are leaders in our industry, leaders in our communities, and leaders in sustainability. Our headquarters is in Mississauga, ON, and we proudly have nearly 3,000 employees across North America, including 10 manufacturing plants in Quebec, British Columbia, Ontario, and Tennessee.

Kruger Products is investing in our manufacturing facilities with the latest technology. As an industry leader in this space, we are pushing innovation through Operational Excellence and the integration of digital & automation solutions. We also continue to invest in ways to further our commitment to a culture of health and safety - for everyone, by everyone, and in everything we do.

Reporting to the Maintenance Superintendent, the Electrical Reliability Engineer will be responsible for supervising and continuously improving the availability of production equipment for paper machines. As a technical specialist within the electrical maintenance team, you will contribute to troubleshooting, modifications, equipment installations, obsolescence planning & upgrading.

What You Can Expect…

• Supervising teams responsible for electrical and electrotechnical maintenance, as well as contractors.
• Evaluating the skills of the electrical maintenance team.
• Encouraging employee involvement in problem-solving.
• Overseeing tasks performed by subcontractors or external contractors and preparing administrative reports.
• Following safe work procedures and informing your supervisor of any hazards or risks in the workplace.
• Implementing new preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Ensuring proper functioning of production equipment, analyzing recurring failures, recommending corrective actions, and supervising their execution.
• Participating in planning and organizing training activities for electrical and electrotechnical maintenance staff.
• Monitoring the obsolescence plan and coordinating the transition from outdated components and software to new technologies.
• Collaborating with the purchasing department to optimize inventory management and promote standardization of parts.
• Ensuring electrical schematics of equipment are kept up to date.
• Being available for on-call operational support according to a predefined schedule.

What We Expect…

• University or college degree in Electrical Engineering or a related relevant discipline.
• 5 to 10 years of experience in an industrial environment.
• Good understanding of occupational health and safety issues in industrial settings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CAD software (AutoCAD, Inventor)
• Knowledgeable in PLCs, Drives and HMIs
• Collaborate across departments with operations and engineering

What You Can Expect…

At Kruger Products, we see greatness in everyone and what they bring to the organization. Which is why we monitor the marketplace to ensure our compensation packages remain competitive. The starting range for this role is $90,000 to $115,000 or higher, depending on your experience. Our pay philosophy is to attract the best talent at the best pay while offering real opportunities for career advancement. When you contribute ideas that make us better, we recognize that.

Compensation is more than just salary. Here’s what else we offer:

• Customizable benefits programs to fit your lifestyle
• $300 annual Personal Wellness credit
• Performance-based bonus program
• Employee and Family Assistance program
• Vacation eligibility recognizing previous years of experience
• Prepare for your future with a defined contribution retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement and assistance to help further your growth

Our mission is to make everyday life more comfortable. Together we bring this mission to life. As an ever-evolving business, there are always exciting new challenges, diverse career paths, and opportunities to innovate. Be part of a recognized employer – Greater Toronto Top Employer since 2013, Deloitte’s Best Managed Companies since 2018, and Forbes Best Employers in Canada.

Join Kruger Products and Expect to do Something Great.

Kruger Products is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under KP’s Accessibility Policy and Multi-Year Accessibility Plan - 1.04.33. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in Kruger Products. Only selected candidates will be invited to an interview.