Controls Designer
- London, ON, Canada
$68,640 to $93,600 CAD / year · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $68,640 to $93,600 CAD / year
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- Minimum 5 years of direct experience in electrical controls design for industrial machinery or automation systems is required
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
At BOS Innovations, we are driven by a clear purpose: to deliver exceptional industrial automation solutions that solve real manufacturing challenges and enable our customers to compete at the highest levels. For over 25 years, we've partnered with manufacturers across North America, from automotive to energy to advanced industries -providing intelligent automation systems built on precision, reliability, and innovation.
Guided by our core values of Truth, Excellence, Work Ethics, and Innovation, we are committed to serving our customers and supporting one another with integrity and accountability. At BOS, people come first. We believe in cultivating an environment where talented individuals grow into inspired professionals of character and competence. Our purpose is not only to deliver great technology, but also to develop great people - fostering collaboration, continuous learning, and professional growth.
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
Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Requirements
Why Join BOS
Total Rewards
Guided by our core values of Truth, Excellence, Work Ethics, and Innovation, we are committed to serving our customers and supporting one another with integrity and accountability. At BOS, people come first. We believe in cultivating an environment where talented individuals grow into inspired professionals of character and competence. Our purpose is not only to deliver great technology, but also to develop great people - fostering collaboration, continuous learning, and professional growth.
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.
Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Requirements
- 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
- Flexible extended health and dental plans
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Banked hours program to support work-life balance
- Leadership and mentorship programs
- Career planning and goal setting
- Internal advancement opportunities
- Staff appreciation lunches & socials
- Bi-annual company events
- Employee recognition programs
More about this job
Responsibilities
Develop electrical and pneumatic designs for custom industrial automation systems, including schematics, component selection, estimates, and technical purchasing requirements. Collaborate with engineering, project, build, programming, supplier, and customer teams to resolve design issues, manage risks, maintain project documentation, and improve design standards.
Requirements
Requires at least five years of direct electrical controls design experience in industrial machinery or automation, along with a relevant diploma or degree or equivalent practical experience. Candidates should have experience with electrical-design software and working knowledge of industrial controls, plus strong drawing interpretation, communication, organization, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
Skills
- Electrical Controls Design
- Pneumatic Design
- SolidWorks Electrical
- Electrical Schematics
- Industrial Automation
- PLC-Based Systems
- I/O Systems
- Safety Devices
- Sensors
- Motor Controls
- Component Selection
- Technical Specifications
- Customer Standards
- Supplier Communication
- Project Documentation
- Problem-Solving
Benefits
- Annual Profit Sharing
- RRSP Employer Matching Program
- Flexible Extended Health and Dental Plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- Banked Hours Program
- Leadership and Mentorship Programs
- Career Planning and Goal Setting
- Internal Advancement Opportunities
- Staff Appreciation Lunches and Socials
- Bi-Annual Company Events
- Employee Recognition Programs
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Engineering
- Manufacturing
- Technology
- Trades
Keywords
- Industrial Automation
- Electrical Controls Design
- Pneumatic Systems
- SolidWorks Electrical
- AutoCAD Electrical
- EPLAN
- Electrical Schematics
- PLC-Based Systems
- I/O
- Safety Devices
- Sensors
- Motor Controls
- Component Selection
- Customer Specifications
- Technical Requirements
- Requests for Quotation
- Supplier Coordination
- Design Reviews
- Applications Engineering
- Mechanical Design
- Programming
- Commissioning
- As-Built Schematics
- Bills of Materials
- Spare-Parts Lists
- OEM Documentation
- Design Standards
- Risk Identification
- Project Cost Estimation
- Custom Automation Systems