Senior Electrical Equipment Designer, Data Center OEM

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

Benefits offered by this job

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

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.