Electrical Designer

REEL USA CORP; New Jersey; On-site; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Full group insurance

Personal leave days

Job summary

REEL Aluminium, based in Burlington, Ontario, seeks an Electrical Controls Designer/Technician to design and develop safe, reliable control systems for REEL equipment. You will work with Project Engineers and Mechanical Designers to translate customer needs into practical electrical solutions and ensure compliance with applicable standards.

The role requires ~5 years of experience, an Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent, strong problem-solving and communication skills, and travel to

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in electrical controls design or industrial automation.
• Strong understanding of electrical concepts, controls design, codes and standards.
• Experience in an industrial environment; exposure to automated equipment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical control systems for REEL equipment in collaboration with Project Engineers and Mechanical Designers.
• Ensure compliance with customer specifications and translate requirements into practical electrical solutions.
• Coordinate with other Electrical Designers and external integrators for seamless system integration on multi-disciplinary projects.
• Select and source electrical components that balance performance, reliability and cost.
• Support equipment testing prior to delivery and assist with troubleshooting.
• Perform on-site commissioning and resolve technical issues in the field.
• Maintain relationships with customers, suppliers, and application specialists throughout projects.

Skills

Problem solving

Written & verbal communication

Team collaboration

Autonomy & prioritization

Practical hands-on

Education

Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

Company Description

REEL Group, with nearly 3,500 employees in France and worldwide, specializes in the design, manufacture and maintenance of complex handling and lifting systems for a range of high growth industries, such as aeronautics, energy (nuclear and hydroelectric), aluminum, marine renewables and offshore.

REEL Group, with nearly 3,500 employees in France and worldwide, specializes in the design, manufacture and maintenance of complex handling and lifting systems for a range of high growth industries, such as aeronautics, energy (nuclear and hydroelectric), aluminum, marine renewables and offshore. Its subsidiary REEL Aluminium Inc based in Burlington, Ontario (formerly Outotec) is now part of REEL’s Aluminum Division. Within the Aluminium Division, REEL currently operates three businesses complementary to REEL Aluminium Inc. through NKM Noell Special Cranes GmbH, REEL Alesa and REEL Möller GmbH, a former entity of FLSmidth. All these entities are committed to innovation and continuous improvement, and have a strong track record, having served every major aluminium producer in the world. More specifically, REEL has been operating in the Aluminium business sector for the past 20 years with dedicated teams based, among other, in Zürich (Switzerland), Montréal (Canada), Aix-en-Provence (France), Amsterdam (Netherlands), Köln (Germany) and Veitshöchheim (Germany). https://www.reelinternational.com/en/

Position

Your Key Responsabilities

• Design and develop safe, efficient, and reliable electrical control systems for REEL equipment, in close collaboration with Project Engineers and Mechanical Designers.
• Ensure that all aspects of the control systems and equipment comply fully with customer specifications, translating these requirements into practical electrical and control solutions.
• Coordinate with other Electrical Designers and external integrators to ensure seamless system integration, particularly on larger, multi-disciplinary projects.
• Select and source electrical components, technologies, and materials that keep REEL’s equipment up to date with current technology, while considering performance, reliability, and cost efficiency.
• Maintain awareness of project budget constraints and consistently strive to use cost-effective components and design solutions.
• Support and participate in equipment testing prior to delivery, ensuring that systems operate as intended and assisting with troubleshooting and technical problem-solving.
• Perform on-site commissioning of equipment and resolve technical issues encountered in the field.
• Maintain effective working relationships with customers, suppliers, and application specialists throughout the duration of the project.
• Contribute to larger projects by coordinating with other designers and supporting project-related technical decisions.
• Adhere to all REEL engineering procedures, documentation standards, and Vault processes when creating, revising, and managing engineering data.
• Apply REEL’s Health, Safety and Environmental policies at all times in the design, development, testing, and commissioning of control systems.

Requirements

What you’ll bring:

• Electrical Controls Technologist / Technician, Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent experience.
• Approximately 5 years of relevant experience in electrical controls design, industrial automation or a related environment.
• Strong understanding of electrical concepts, controls design, codes and standards.
• Experience in an industrial environment; exposure to automated equipment is an asset.
• Good understanding of mechanical and hydraulic concepts.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a practical, hands‑on approach.
• Well organized, autonomous and comfortable managing priorities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work with multidisciplinary teams.
• Sound judgment, initiative and strong sense of responsibility.
• Customer-oriented approach and ability to build strong working relationships.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites, including occasional international travel.

Why join REEL?

At REEL, you will work on custom-designed, technically complex equipment used in one of the world’s most demanding industrial environments. The role offers variety, combining electrical design, troubleshooting, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and hands‑on commissioning in the field. You will be involved in projects from design through to commissioning, with the opportunity to see your solutions come to life and make a direct impact on equipment performance and customer satisfaction. REEL Aluminium is located in Burlington, Ontario, and offers a competitive compensation ($75 000 – $100 000 annually according to experience) as well as a wide range of benefits (pension fund with employer contribution, full group insurance, personal leave days, etc.).

At REEL, we accept you as you are. We offer a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to citizenship, ethnicity, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age or veteran status.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.