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Electrical Designer

  • Barrie, ON, Canada

Competitive Annual Compensation: *$65,000.00 - $87,000.00 · Full-time

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Competitive Annual Compensation: *$65,000.00 - $87,000.00
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Prodomax Automation Ltd. is currently seeking an ELECTRICAL DESIGNER to join our team.

Located in Barrie, Ontario, Prodomax is a specialized industrial engineering firm focused on designing complex automation with a blue-chip customer base since 1971. Operating from two facilities totaling 200,000 square feet with 200+ employees; we are ISO 9001:2015 certified.

Junior:

Job Responsibilities:

  • Assist in designing automated PLC control systems using AutoCAD Electrical and Eplan incorporating equipment from manufacturers such as Allen Bradley, Siemens and Omron
  • Provide design documentation with supervision including:
    • Component specifications and approval based on customer requirements
    • Safety architecture and plan layouts for safety audit purposes
    • Load calculations on power distribution panels, control power supplies as well as weld systems
    • Provide Bill of Materials based on system design
  • Assist with floor level support during build with respect to design changes
  • Coordinate with other disciplines to streamline delivery
  • Assist with development of efficient means and standards to ensure budgets and schedules are met
  • Assist in validating system safeties function as designed
  • Order electrical material using an ERP program
  • Participate in interactions with customers and suppliers
Job Qualifications:

  • Engineering Degree or Engineering Technologist/Technician (BSc. P. Eng. or CET.)
  • Entry level design experience
  • Basic understanding of other project disciplines (i.e. Fluid Power, Mechanical Design)
  • Basic knowledge of PLC architecture including discrete and remote I/O
  • Basic knowledge of communication networks (Ethernet IP, RIO, Profibus, Devicenet. Etc.)
  • Basic knowledge of AutoCAD software with Acad Electrical preferred
  • Basic understanding of load calculations
  • Familiar with control reliable circuits, safety PLC systems and applicable safety standards with respect to automated equipment

Growth Focus: Actively seeks mentorship and takes ownership of progressively more complex tasks to transition from assisting on projects to independently leading small projects. Work towards an Intermediate level position.

Intermediate:

Job Responsibilities:

  • Design Automated PLC control systems using AutoCAD Electrical and Eplan incorporating equipment from manufacturers such as Allen Bradley, Siemens and Omron
  • Provide design documentation including:
    • Component specifications and approval based on customer requirements
    • Safety Architecture and plan layouts for safety audit purposes
    • Safety plan for all areas of the cell as well as safety network response times
    • Load calculations on power distribution panels, control power supplies as well as weld systems
    • Provide Bill of Materials based on system design
  • Assist with floor level support during build with respect to design changes
  • Coordinate with other disciplines to streamline delivery
  • Develop efficient means and standards to ensure budgets and schedules are met
  • Validate system safeties function as designed
  • Order electrical material using an ERP program
  • Interact with customers and suppliers
  • Lead projects as an electrical designer in a team environment
Job Qualifications:

  • Engineering Degree or Engineering Technologist/Technician (BSc. P. Eng. or CET.)
  • Minimum 5 years direct working experience
  • Good understanding of other project disciplines (i.e. Fluid Power, Mechanical Design)
  • Working knowledge of PLC architecture including discrete and remote I/O
  • Working knowledge of communication networks (Ethernet IP, RIO, Profibus, Devicenet. Etc.)
  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD software with Acad Electrical preferred
  • Capable of performing load calculations for resistance welding, Mig welding and assembly production lines
  • Direct experience with control reliable circuits and Safety PLC Systems and knowledge of the applicable safety standards with respect to automated equipment

Growth Focus: Demonstrates technical leadership by identifying design efficiencies and takes a lead role on projects. Works towards a Senior level position.

Senior:

Job Responsibilities:

  • Design Automated PLC control systems using AutoCAD Electrical and Eplan incorporating equipment from manufacturers such as Allen Bradley, Siemens and Omron
  • Provide design documentation including:
    • Component specifications and approval based on customer requirements
    • Safety Architecture and plan layouts for safety audit purposes
    • Safety plan for all areas of the cell as well as safety network response times
    • Load calculations on power distribution panels, control power supplies as well as weld systems
    • Provide Bill of Materials based on system design
  • Assist with floor level support during build with respect to design changes
  • Coordinate with other disciplines to streamline delivery
  • Develop efficient means and standards to ensure budgets and schedules are met
  • Validate system safeties function as designed
  • Order electrical material using an ERP program
  • Interact with customers and suppliers
  • Mentor and lead junior designers
Job Qualifications:

  • Engineering Degree or Engineering Technologist/Technician (BSc. P. Eng. or CET.)
  • Minimum 8 years direct working experience
  • Good understanding of other project disciplines (i.e. Fluid Power, Mechanical Design)
  • Working knowledge of PLC architecture including discrete and remote I/O
  • Working knowledge of communication networks (Ethernet IP, RIO, Profibus, Devicenet, etc.)
  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD software with Acad Electrical preferred
  • Capable of performing load calculations for resistance welding, Mig welding and assembly production lines
  • Direct experience with control reliable circuits and Safety PLC Systems and knowledge of the applicable safety standards with respect to automated equipment

Our Benefits:

  • Safe, professional work environment
  • Women's Network and Inclusion and Diversity Committee
  • Employee training, development, tuition and professional fee reimbursements
  • Competitive salary and profit-sharing plan
  • Accrual of vacation pay during parental leave
  • Partial tuition reimbursement for employees’ children
  • Comprehensive Group Health & Dental Benefit Plan for single employees and those with families. Complimented by an Employee assistance and wellness program
  • Matching Registered Retirement Savings Plan and Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan up to 5%
  • Subsidized onsite cafeteria
  • Annual performance review
  • Casual business dress
  • Referral Bonus: Earn up to $3,000 if you recommend an approved permanent hire – family & friends included
  • Safety shoes and safety glasses reimbursement
  • Prodomax Employee Excellence Recognition (PEER) Awards

What we offer:

Competitive Annual Compensation: *$65,000.00 - $87,000.00

  • The actual compensation a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

Comprehensive benefits: including RRSP matching and healthcare spending account.

Performance-based bonuses tied to organizational performance and your success in achieving annual project goals set/reviewed annually with your Supervisor.

Environment: A collaborative, high-tech culture where creativity and data-driven decision-making are celebrated.
More about this job

Responsibilities

Design and document automated PLC control systems, including safety architectures, electrical layouts, load calculations, and bills of materials. Coordinate with project disciplines, customers, and suppliers; support system builds and safety validation; and, at senior levels, lead projects and mentor junior designers.

Requirements

Candidates need an engineering degree or engineering technologist/technician qualification, with experience expectations ranging from entry level to at least eight years depending on seniority. Relevant qualifications include knowledge of PLC architecture, industrial communication networks, AutoCAD Electrical, load calculations, control-reliable circuits, safety PLCs, and applicable machinery safety standards.

Skills

  • Electrical Design
  • PLC Control Systems
  • AutoCAD Electrical
  • Eplan
  • Allen-Bradley
  • Siemens
  • Omron
  • Electrical Load Calculations
  • Power Distribution
  • Safety Architecture
  • Safety PLC Systems
  • Control-Reliable Circuits
  • Industrial Automation
  • Communication Networks
  • Bill Of Materials
  • Project Coordination

Benefits

  • Employee Training And Development
  • Tuition And Professional Fee Reimbursement
  • Competitive Salary
  • Profit-Sharing Plan
  • Comprehensive Health And Dental Benefits
  • Employee Assistance And Wellness Program
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan Matching
  • Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan
  • Subsidized Onsite Cafeteria
  • Referral Bonus
  • Safety Shoes And Safety Glasses Reimbursement
  • Employee Recognition Awards
  • Healthcare Spending Account
  • Performance-Based Bonuses

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Categories

  • Engineering
  • Manufacturing
  • Management & Leadership
  • Security & Safety

Keywords

  • Electrical Designer
  • Industrial Automation
  • PLC Control Systems
  • AutoCAD Electrical
  • Eplan
  • Allen-Bradley
  • Siemens
  • Omron
  • Component Specifications
  • Safety Architecture
  • Safety Plans
  • Safety Network Response Times
  • Electrical Load Calculations
  • Power Distribution Panels
  • Control Power Supplies
  • Resistance Welding
  • MIG Welding
  • Bill Of Materials
  • PLC Architecture
  • Discrete And Remote I/O
  • Ethernet/IP
  • RIO
  • Profibus
  • DeviceNet
  • Control-Reliable Circuits
  • Safety PLC Systems
  • Safety Standards
  • ERP
  • Fluid Power

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