Immediate Electrical Designer

MacLean Engineering; North Bay; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks vacation annually

Comprehensive group benefits package

Annual employee bonus

Paid sick and family emergency time

Employee appreciation days

Job summary

MacLean Engineering is seeking an Intermediate and Senior Electrical Engineering Designer to join their team in North Bay, Canada. This role involves providing technical leadership in designing electrical systems for underground mobile mining equipment.

The successful candidate will lead design initiatives, mentor less experienced designers, and ensure compliance with industry standards. Strong proficiency in SolidWorks and AutoCAD, along with a relevant engineering degree, is required. Benefits include 3 weeks vacation, a comprehensive benefits package, and an annual bonus.

Qualifications

• Engineering diploma or degree from a recognized institution.
• Eligibility for licensing through OACETT or PEO is preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in design and/or manufacturing of heavy equipment.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and AutoCAD, with preference for certified training.
• Computer proficiency in MS Office.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes such as machining, welding, and assembly preferred.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; multilingual ability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across electrical systems for mobile mining equipment.
• Act as a subject matter expert and mentor to less experienced designers.
• Lead complex design initiatives ensuring compliance with standards.
• Identify design risks and drive solutions across teams.
• Manage projects in collaboration with the Product Manager.
• Work closely with Manufacturing to resolve issues and support builds.
• Review and approve designs and documentation for production.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives for design methods.
• Support the company's Quality objectives through diligent practices.

Job description

MacLean Engineering is looking for a talented and energetic Intermediate and Senior Electrical Engineering Designer to join our experienced and professional Engineering team. This role offers a dynamic work environment and the opportunity to grow your career with a world‑renowned company in the underground mining industry.

About the Position

The successful candidate will work as a member of the Product Engineering Team at one of our facilities and will be responsible for the design, manufacture, and support of electrical systems for mobile machines used in underground hard‑rock mining. The scope of responsibility and specific assignments will be based on the individual’s experience and capability.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across DC, AC, PLC, and related electrical systems, ensuring robust, safe, and compliant designs for underground mobile mining equipment.
• Act as a subject matter expert, offering guidance, mentorship, and technical oversight to less experienced designers to support team development and overall design quality.
• Lead complex design initiatives from concept through production, ensuring alignment with product requirements, applicable standards, regulatory compliance, and best engineering practices.
• Proactively identify design risks, system integration challenges, and opportunities for improvement, and drive solutions across multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Manage assigned projects in collaboration with the Product Manager, with accountability for scope, schedule, resource planning, and technical deliverables.
• Work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, and Customer Support to resolve issues, support builds, and implement effective Engineering Change Notices (ECNs).
• Review and approve designs, documentation, bills of materials, and test/inspection criteria to ensure accuracy, consistency, and readiness for production.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives by developing and implementing more efficient design methods, tools, standards, and processes to enhance team productivity and effectiveness.
• Support and reinforce the company’s Quality objectives through diligent design practices, root‑cause analysis, and corrective action participation.

Qualifications

• Engineering diploma or degree from a recognized post‑secondary institution.
• Eligibility for licensing through OACETT or PEO is preferred.
• Preferred 5 + years of experience in the design and/or manufacturing of heavy, mobile, or construction‑type equipment.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and AutoCAD, with preference for certified training.
• Computer proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Project, SharePoint).
• Understanding of manufacturing processes such as machining, welding, and assembly is preferred.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; preference for multilingual ability.

Possible locations: Collingwood, Owen Sound, North Bay, or Sudbury office.

Benefits

• 3 weeks vacation annually.
• Comprehensive Group benefits package (post‑probation).
• Annual employee bonus.
• Voluntary DPSP and GRRSP (post‑probation).
• Paid sick and family emergency time.
• Free coffee.
• $250 annual safety shoe allowance.
• $200 bi‑annual prescription safety glasses allowance.
• Employee appreciation days, raffles/draws, BBQs, and more.

Pay placement for this role will be based on various factors.

Background Check

Please note that employment with MacLean Engineering is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check conducted by our third‑party provider, Sterling Backcheck. This process may include verification of employment history, education, and a criminal record check, depending on the requirements of the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co. Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005). We will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.