Electrical Engineer — Automation & Manufacturing Innovator

Trevor Frances Recruitment; Brampton; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Trevor Frances Recruitment in Canada is seeking an Electrical Engineer for a manufacturing client. You will design, optimize, and support electrical and automation systems to improve reliability, productivity, and safety.

Responsibilities include PLC programming, CAD drawings (AutoCAD Electrical), project management, coordinating with contractors and stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with electrical codes and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of electrical engineering experience in manufacturing.
• P.Eng. designation or eligibility is an asset.
• Experience with CIM systems.
• Hands-on PLC programming, troubleshooting, and automation systems.
• Experience with Wonderware or similar HMI/SCADA platforms.
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical or similar software.
• Knowledge of Canadian electrical codes and industrial standards.
• Inventory management systems and automation integration are assets.
• Experience with emergency power, lighting, or fire alarm systems is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement electrical systems and automation solutions for manufacturing operations.
• Lead electrical design activities for new equipment, process improvements, and capital projects.
• Develop electrical drawings, schematics, layouts using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Program, troubleshoot, and modify PLCs, HMI, and SCADA systems, including Wonderware.
• Support maintenance and production teams by troubleshooting issues and implementing corrective solutions.
• Design and implement electrical modifications to improve performance, reliability, and safety.
• Develop project scopes, technical specs, equipment layouts, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate projects with contractors, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure implementation.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, resources, and deliverables.
• Perform electrical studies, testing, and system evaluations as required.
• Maintain engineering documentation, calculations, reports and project records.
• Recommend continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Ensure compliance with electrical codes, standards, and safety requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Time management

Communication skills

Safety and quality focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

P.Eng. designation or eligibility

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Wonderware

CIM systems

Job description

Trevor Frances Recruitment in Canada is seeking an Electrical Engineer for a manufacturing client. You will design, optimize, and support electrical and automation systems to improve reliability, productivity, and safety.

Responsibilities include PLC programming, CAD drawings (AutoCAD Electrical), project management, coordinating with contractors and stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with electrical codes and safety standards.