Electrical Equipment Designer

Johnson Controls; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Johnson Controls / Silent-Aire in Canada seeks a Senior Electrical Equipment Designer to lead complex electrical layouts for OEM data center equipment. You will own electrical design execution, ensure code compliance, and guide cross-disciplinary teams to deliver production-ready drawings.

You will mentor junior designers, drive Design for Manufacturability and safety, and collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Sourcing, and Project Engineering to resolve issues and improve robustness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, OR a Technical/Associate Degree or Diploma with equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in equipment design, manufacturing engineering, or DFM-focused roles.
• Senior-level experience delivering production-ready OEM equipment designs and drawings.
• Proficiency in PTC Creo, with working knowledge of Windchill PLM and SAP.
• Working knowledge of electrical codes and standards (CEC, NEC, UL, CSA).
• Demonstrated ability to independently solve complex technical problems and drive alignment across stakeholders.
• Experience supporting manufacturing builds, issue resolution, and design changes.
• Strong communication skills and ability to clearly document and defend technical decisions.
• Experience in wire harness development and implementation, including harness routing, electrical schematics, connector and component selection, BOM development, manufacturing documentation, and production support.
• Develop standardized, manufacturable electrical designs that improve installation consistency, quality, and equipment reliability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of complex electrical layouts and detailed production drawings for OEM equipment, including power distribution and control panels.
• Serve as a technical authority for electrical design execution within EDE projects.
• Ensure designs comply with CEC, NEC, UL, CSA standards.
• Coordinate with mechanical designers for proper integration and serviceability.
• Drive manufacturability and safety in designs.
• Lead design reviews, DXF overlays, and drawing quality checks.
• Mentor junior electrical designers on standards and best practices.
• Investigate manufacturing issues and NCRs related to electrical design.
• Contribute to EDE standards, templates, and best practices.
• Support ECRs and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Electrical design

Leadership

Mentoring

Cross-functional

DFM

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Technical/Associate Diploma

Tools

PTC Creo

Windchill PLM

SAP

Job description

About Us

Silent‑Aire is a premier owner equipment manufacturer dedicated to providing custom solutions for data center customers. Our product line includes large-scale equipment such as air handling units and modular data centers. We pride ourselves on innovation, quality, and delivering tailored solutions to meet our clients' unique needs.

Position Overview

The Senior Electrical Equipment Designer is a technical subject‑matter expert within the Equipment Design Engineering (EDE) department, responsible for leading the execution of complex electrical designs for OEM equipment used in data center and mission‑critical applications. This role goes beyond drafting execution and includes technical ownership, cross‑discipline coordination, mentoring, and drawing quality leadership. The Senior Electrical Designer ensures electrical designs are code‑compliant, manufacturable, standardized, and production‑ready, while actively contributing to continuous improvement of EDE electrical design practices and standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of complex electrical layouts and detailed production drawings for OEM equipment, including power distribution, control panels, enclosures, conduit routing, grounding, and cable management.


• Serve as a technical authority for electrical design execution within EDE projects.


• Ensure designs comply with CEC, NEC, UL, CSA, customer, and internal EDE electrical standards.


• Coordinate closely with mechanical designers and engineers to ensure proper integration, access, serviceability, and clash‑free layouts.


• Drive Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Safety, and electrical installation best practices into all designs.


• Lead and participate in design reviews, DXF overlays, and drawing quality checks prior to release.


• Support and mentor junior electrical designers, providing guidance on standards, methods, and best practices.


• Investigate and resolve manufacturing issues, NCRs, and field feedback related to electrical design.


• Contribute to the development, refinement, and adoption of EDE electrical design standards, templates, and best practices.


• Support engineering change requests (ECRs) and continuous improvement initiatives.


• Interface with Manufacturing, Quality, Sourcing, and Project Engineering to resolve build issues and improve design robustness.

Design Execution & Working Approach

Execute electrical designs using PTC Creo and EDE‑approved tools and workflows. Apply standardized electrical parts, installation methods, and documentation practices. Independently manage the electrical scope on projects with minimal supervision. Follow EDE processes for drawing release, document control, and revision management. Maintain clear, accurate, and well‑structured documentation to support production and service. Collaborate effectively in a multi‑discipline EDE environment.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, OR a Technical/Associate Degree or Diploma with equivalent experience.


• 5 + years of experience in equipment design, manufacturing engineering, or DFM‑focused roles.


• Senior‑level experience delivering production‑ready OEM equipment designs and drawings.


• Proficiency in PTC Creo, with working knowledge of Windchill PLM and SAP.


• Working knowledge of electrical codes and standards (CEC, NEC, UL, CSA).


• Demonstrated ability to independently solve complex technical problems and drive alignment across stakeholders.


• Experience supporting manufacturing builds, issue resolution, and design changes.


• Strong communication skills and ability to clearly document and defend technical decisions.


• Experience in wire harness development and implementation, including harness routing, electrical schematics, connector and component selection, BOM development, manufacturing documentation, and production support.


• Develop standardized, manufacturable electrical designs that improve installation consistency, quality, and equipment reliability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in HVAC, data center equipment, enclosures, modular systems, or large‑scale industrial equipment.


• Familiarity with rate‑driven or high‑volume manufacturing environments.


• Exposure to power distribution, control panels, and industrial equipment wiring.


• Professional designation or eligibility is an asset.

Why Join Johnson Controls / Silent‑Aire

Join a team where your engineering expertise directly impacts product performance, manufacturability, and customer success. You will contribute to innovative designs that enhance building performance, reliability, and sustainability.

HIRING COMPENSATION RANGE

$90,000 - $120,000 (Compensation to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.)

This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile.

Hiring Process

To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers.

For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us

Accommodation and Accessibility

Johnson Controls’ Canadian subsidiaries are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants, candidates and employees with disabilities, in accordance with applicable human rights legislation, and in Ontario, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (“AODA”). When requested, accommodation will be provided throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. To request accommodation, please contact us. Any information you provide related to accommodation measures will be treated as confidential. A copy of Johnson Controls’ applicable AODA policies are available on our website at www.johnsoncontrols.com for your reference, and can be made available in accessible formats upon request.

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