Senior E- Plan Designer

Magna International; Brampton; On-site; CAD 48,216 - 79,900; Full time

Job summary

Magna International’s Cosma International division seeks a Senior Eplan Designer to lead electrical schematics and wiring diagrams for major automotive programs. You will drive design accuracy, mentor a design team, and ensure on-time delivery across multiple modules in a fast-paced environment.

Proficiency in EPLAN P8 and AutoCAD, strong knowledge of electrical codes, and collaboration with controls designers are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in electrical engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience with Eplan P8 and AutoCAD in automotive OEM.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian Electrical Code and industry standards.
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings and data sheets.
• Excellent attention to detail and multitasking in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and verification of electrical schematics for large automotive projects.
• Coordinate multiple designers to deliver high-quality, on-time designs.
• Produce BOMs and panel layouts for third-party manufacturing.
• Maintain and update drawings, track revisions, and ensure standards compliance.
• Collaborate with controls designers and communicate with stakeholders.

Skills

Electrical design

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Project coordination

Education

College Diploma or University Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

EPLAN P8

AutoCAD

Excel

C# scripting

Symbol libraries management

Job description

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What We Offer

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Group Summary

Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.

Job Responsibilities

Job Summary

The Senior Eplan Designer is responsible for leading the development, verification, and management of electrical schematics and wiring diagrams for large automotive projects. This role requires extensive expertise in Eplan P8, AutoCAD, and electrical standards, along with strong leadership skills to coordinate multiple designers and ensure high-quality, compliant designs delivered on time.

Pay Rate - $43 to $ 58 CAD

Specifications and Training Requirements

• College Diploma or University Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience with Eplan P8, AutoCAD, and electrical design in the automotive OEM industry.
• Extensive knowledge of Canadian Electrical Code, National Electrical Code and industry standards.
• Expert-level proficiency in EPLAN Electric P8 and advanced AutoCAD knowledge.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office with advanced knowledge of Excel
• Ability to develop scripts in C# and customize symbol libraries and macros
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Ability to read and interpret technical data from component data sheets.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deliverables meet deadlines and quality standards.
• Ability to multi-task, delegate, and work effectively in a team environment
• Excellent mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Previous GM and/or Magna design work experience would be an asset.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Controls Designers and other stakeholders to ensure designs comply with customer and industry standards.
• Ensure components selected are compatible with the control system.
• Answer questions related to the electrical drawings/design.
• Produce accurate Bill of Materials (BOMs) and panel layout drawings for third-party manufacturing.
• Track revisions and update drawings as and when changes are made.
• Verify work completed by team members for accuracy and consistency.
• Liaise with Eplan support, log issues, and document solutions for future reference.
• Proficiency in managing symbol libraries, macros, templates, and database configurations
• Develop/program new symbols and scripts for use by other Eplan users.
• Develop a template library for use by other Eplan users.
• Continuously evaluate and improve electrical design processes, promote industry best practices, and support standardization efforts.
• Organize and coordinate work among multiple Eplan/CAD users, providing guidance and monitoring progress.
• Required to meet deadlines with accuracy.
• Perform required tasks in a safe manner.
• Follow all safety rules, standards & procedures at all times in all areas.
• Ensure that your work area is kept clean, tidy and organized at all times to prevent accidents and produce quality products.
• Report all unusual circumstances and actively participate in and support Continuous Improvement.
• Follow all ISO Standard Operating Procedures to ensure world-class quality products are supplied to our customer.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• In addition to the above, the duties include those specified under the Occupational Health & Safety Act S. 28

Working Conditions

• Office and shop floor environment
• Overtime hours may be required
• Day and/or extended travel may also be required

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That's why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.

Worker Type

Regular / Permanent

Group

Cosma International