Electrical Programmer

Besser Company; Longueuil; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Besser Company in Canada is seeking an electrical design engineer to develop and improve products, including schematics and machine software. You will work with customers to troubleshoot field issues and contribute to lean manufacturing improvements.

The role requires a bachelor’s in electrical engineering or equivalent, and hands-on PLC experience with Allen-Bradley or Siemens. Travel is expected as part of the job.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum three years of related industry experience.
• Five years of hardware/software experience with Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens PLCs.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to work across disciplines.
• Willingness to travel.
• Familiarity with programming software, business systems, and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Originates and develops designs for products per project specs.
• Creates electrical schematics and machine software as required.
• Produces electrical bill-of-materials for product design.
• Troubleshoots field service issues with customers.
• Implements lean manufacturing concepts to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communications

Cross-disciplinary

Programming software

MS Office

Electrical knowledge

Field troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLCs

Job description

Job Summary

This position is responsible for the electrical design, development, and improvements of new or existing products.

Essential Functions

• Originates and/or develops designs for products relating to defined project specifications.
• Creates electrical schematics and machine software as required.
• Creates electrical bill-of-materials of product design.
• Works with customers to troubleshoot field service issues.
• Understands lean manufacturing concepts and initiates process improvements to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent field experience.

Experience: Three years of industry related experience. Five years of hardware/software experience in Allen Bradley and/or Siemens PLCs.

Skills: Communications and technical understanding across multiple disciplines is a necessity. Must be familiar with programming software, business systems, and Microsoft Office software programs. Strong verbal and written communications skills. Knowledge of concrete products equipment, production of products, and common plant practices a plus.

Requirements: Must be willing to travel.