Lead Controls Design Engineer — Electrical Systems

RidgeTech Automation Inc.; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

RidgeTech Automation Inc. in Cambridge, Ontario, is seeking a Senior Controls Designer with a strong background in electrical engineering and controls systems.

The role focuses on creating comprehensive electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts, while leading design efforts across projects and mentoring junior staff. Applicants should have a post-secondary degree in Electrical Engineering or related field and a minimum of 5 years in the controls and automation sector, with

Qualifications

• Requires post-secondary degree/diploma in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, or Robotics & Automation.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in controls and automation.
• Experience with electrical schematic and panel design deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Create electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and I/O documentation using EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, and SolidWorks (2D/3D).
• Develop power distribution, motor control, safety circuits, and control panel designs per project requirements.
• Act as technical lead for controls design on assigned projects and mentor junior designers.

Skills

Electrical design

Control systems

Project leadership

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

EPLAN

AutoCAD Electrical

SolidWorks

Job description

RidgeTech Automation Inc. in Cambridge, Ontario, is seeking a Senior Controls Designer with a strong background in electrical engineering and controls systems.

The role focuses on creating comprehensive electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts, while leading design efforts across projects and mentoring junior staff. Applicants should have a post-secondary degree in Electrical Engineering or related field and a minimum of 5 years in the controls and automation sector, with