Electrical Engineering Technician │ Rittal Limited

Electro Federation Canada; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative team as an Electrical Engineering Technician, where your creativity and technical expertise will drive solutions for a diverse range of projects. In this role, you will engage in designing and modifying electrical engineering drawings, collaborating closely with internal and external partners to deliver exceptional technical support. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a flexible, hybrid environment, contributing to exciting projects across various industries. If you are passionate about electrical engineering and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this is the perfect opportunity to elevate your career and make a significant impact in a supportive and fun workplace.

Benefits

Extended health care

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

RRSP matching

Flexible working

Learning and development opportunities

Paid time off including sick days

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of related industry experience required.
• Strong electrical CAD skills in Inventor and EPLAN ProPanel preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and modify 2D and 3D electrical engineering drawings.
• Provide ongoing technical support to sales teams and customers.

Skills

Electrical CAD skills

Problem-solving skills

Customer focused approach

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Equivalent combination of education and industry experience

Tools

EPLAN ProPanel

Inventor

CNC programming software

Job description

Electrical Engineering Technician │ Rittal Limited

As a certified Great Place to Work, Rittal Limited believes that every single team member plays an important role in contributing to our success. We are passionate about creating a fun, high-performance environment where everyone can thrive.

We are the Canadian subsidiary for the world’s leading system supplier for enclosures, power distribution, climate control, IT infrastructure and software and services and are present in more than 90 percent of all sectors worldwide, from government data centres to automotive production lines, manufacturing facilities, mines, greenhouses, ships; even the Oxford University and Airbus!

What we offer

• Extended health care
• Disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• DSPS RRSP matching
• Flexible, hybrid working
• Learning and development opportunities and tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off including sick days and a day off on your birthday

We are currently looking for a Electrical Engineering Technician to provide a high level of technical and application solution support to both internal and external customers and partners, reporting to the Operations Manager. The ideal candidate will be a creative, resourceful, results driven professional with an entrepreneurial perspective and passion for developing technical solutions, partnering with internal and external partners to meet and exceed goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, modify detailed 2D electrical engineering drawings and 3D customer concept models using EPLAN ProPanel or Invertor.
• Converting CAD drawings to CNC program using proprietary software for Modification department
• Study customer Single line diagrams, specifications and create a BOM for E&P solutions.
• Perform calculation and sizing of busbars, supports and adaptors according to relative standards.
• Designing customized copper parts, components and solutions as required
• Operate & supervise busbar fabrication machines, CW120 & ERHT
• Design, develop and test power distribution equipment, computer systems and networks, and computer software
• Supervise the building and testing of Ri4Power Motor Control Panels (MCP’s) according to general instructions and established standards
• Providing ongoing technical support to the internal/external Sales team and customers for Rittal's complete range of Energy & Power, industrial electrical, climate control and IT products.
• Assist Service Coordinator for Canadian and some International climate control warranty claims with remote troubleshooting
• Submitting request for quotes on non standard items, working closely with vendors
• BOM review and processing for all modification projects
• Estimation of labor and machine utilization for each job derived from customer requirements
• Assemble electronic work order folders and ensure all technical notes and drawings are valid
• Occasional modification production scheduling duties
• Write specifications, schedules and technical reports and control schedules and budgets.

What you bring

• At least 1-3 years related industry experience
• Strong electrical CAD skills (Inventor and EPLAN Propanel preferably)
• Degree or Diploma in electrical – Mechatronics Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and industry experience
• Familiar with electrical codes and standards UL 508A &891, CSA 2 No.14
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail (spec reading, writing, drawing review, application review)
• Customer focused approach and attitude
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment and manage high levels of stress
• Thrive working in a multidiscipline setting, wearing many hats and helping others
• Must be a team player who can also work independently, a self starter
• Organizational, time management skills (Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously)
• Familiarity with the industrial electrical environment
• Manufacturing experience
• Project Management experience
• Basic understanding of Lean principles
• Excel Macros, Visual Basic programming skills

Salary Range

• $65000 - $75000 / year

Our success depends on our people. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and celebrate the diversity of the communities where we work and live. In accordance with our Accessibility Policy, reasonable accommodations in the hiring process will be provided upon request.