Controls Designer

BOS Innovations Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base compensation

Annual profit sharing

RRSP employer matching program

Job summary

BOS Innovations Inc. in London, ON is seeking a Controls Designer to develop electrical and pneumatic designs for custom industrial automation systems.

The role focuses on creating accurate, cost-effective controls that meet customer requirements and are buildable and programmable by the project team. You will work with Mechanical Design, Programming, Applications and Project Management, review specifications, select components, and prepare RFQs while maintaining thorough documentation and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of direct experience in electrical controls design for industrial machinery or automation systems.
• Strong knowledge of PLC-based controls, sensors, and safety devices.
• Experience with SolidWorks Electrical, AutoCAD Electrical, or EPLAN.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and customer specifications.
• Diploma or degree in relevant field or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical and pneumatic schematics for custom automation systems.
• Review scope, specifications, and requirements to determine controls-design needs.
• Select components based on requirements, availability, cost, and standards.
• Participate in concept, internal design, and customer design reviews.
• Collaborate with Mechanical Design, Programming, Applications, PM, and Build teams.
• Support Applications Engineering with controls concepts and estimates.
• Develop RFQs and communicate with suppliers on specs and lead times.
• Identify long-lead components and potential budget or schedule impacts.
• Assist Build and Programming teams in issue resolution.
• Communicate with customers to ensure designs meet specs.
• Maintain project documentation: schematics, BOMs, spare-parts lists, OEM docs.
• Develop and maintain controls-design standards, templates, and best practices.

Skills

Electrical controls design

PLC-based systems

Reading electrical drawings

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma or degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, or related field

Tools

SolidWorks Electrical

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Job description

About the Role

The Controls Designer develops electrical and pneumatic designs for custom industrial automation systems. This role is responsible for creating accurate, practical, and cost-effective controls designs that meet customer requirements and can be efficiently built, integrated, and supported by the project team.

Location: London, ON
Employment Type: Full Time
Department: Engineering
Wage: $33/hr. - $45/hr.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical and pneumatic schematics for custom automation systems using SolidWorks Electrical.
• Review project scope, customer specifications, and functional requirements to determine controls-design requirements.
• Select electrical, safety, controls, and pneumatic components based on technical requirements, availability, cost, and customer standards.
• Participate in concept, internal design, and customer design reviews.
• Work closely with Mechanical Design, Programming, Applications, Project Management, and Build teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support Applications Engineering with controls concepts, design-labor estimates, and controls-purchase estimates.
• Develop technical requirements and RFQs for major controls purchases and communicate with suppliers regarding specifications, pricing, and lead times.
• Identify long-lead components, technical risks, design conflicts, and potential budget or schedule impacts.
• Support the Build and Programming teams by resolving controls-design issues during assembly, integration, and commissioning.
• Communicate with customers as required to ensure designs meet applicable specifications and standards.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including as-built schematics, bills of materials, spare-parts lists, and OEM documentation.
• Develop and maintain controls-design standards, templates, and best practices.

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. BOS welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

• Minimum 5 years of direct experience in electrical controls design for industrial machinery or automation systems is required.
• Diploma or degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience with SolidWorks Electrical, AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or similar electrical-design software.
• Working knowledge of industrial controls, including PLC-based systems, I/O, safety devices, sensors, motor controls, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, technical specifications, and customer standards.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in custom industrial automation is considered an asset.

Why Join BOS

Total Rewards

• Competitive base compensation
• Annual profit sharing
• RRSP employer matching program

Health & Wellbeing

• Flexible extended health and dental plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Banked hours program to support work-life balance

Growth & Development

• Leadership and mentorship programs
• Career planning and goal setting
• Internal advancement opportunities

Culture & Community

• Staff appreciation lunches & socials
• Bi-annual company events
• Employee recognition programs