Engineering Designer - Electrical

Job Identification

Job Title:    

Engineering Designer (Electrical)

Department and Number:    

Engineering

Employment Status:    

Full-Time, Salaried

Location of Job:    

Toronto Area - Mississauga

Supervisor Job Title:    

Engineering Manager

Job Summary

At Systemair, we have a passion for indoor air quality. We are constantly striving to provide ventilation solutions that improve health and productivity in an energy-efficient and sustainable manner. Innovation is in our DNA, and we continue to grow in terms of capabilities, product range, size, sales volume, and market share. We employ and empower people to take initiative and make decisions with the best interests of our customers and team at heart by achieving our goals to be an Employer, Brand, Investment, and Neighbor of Choice. Simply put, we prioritize, simplify, and trust, while committing to accountable behavior and personal responsibility at work and with our neighbors.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Engineering Designer (Electrical) works closely with the sales and production teams to review work orders and create electrical or mechanical schematics according to client requirements. He/she is responsible for creating drawings for components or electrical panels that will be used in the manufacturing of our HVAC units.  The incumbent will work on multiple projects and ensure that all tasks are completed according to project timelines.  He/she will anticipate and resolve any technical issues as they arise.  

With our continued growth, we are searching for a motivated individual who is aligned with our culture and has the essential skills and experience described below to take on this career opportunity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Creates electrical drawings which include but are not limited to (wiring and control panel drawings) in Promise.e and/or AutoCAD Electrical for project files
• Coordinate work with related disciplines.  Interact with designers, engineers and operations to create high quality multi-discipline drawing packages to produce HVAC units.
• Take responsibility for assigned portion of the project scope and schedule.
• Coordinates and monitors projects with the engineering and operations team to ensure continuity and avoid project delays while providing support and status updates
• Maintains expert level of product knowledge and applications to effectively provide technical support and advice
• Works closely with the procurement team to prepare bills of materials (BOM) using Visual Manufacturing while ensuring that required materials are ordered and received with appropriate lead times
• Actively participates in creating or improving standardizing processes and procedures
• Maintains the database for parts and drawings
• Preparation of testing procedures
• Provision of timely technical support to production, sales & service departments
• Ownership of the product safety certification files within its area of expertise
• Preparation of technical documentation in accordance with applicable codes and safety standards
• Participation in new product development
• Other duties as assigned

Skills, Education, and/or Experience

The following are education and experience criteria used to evaluate the suitability of the Engineering Designer - Electrical Profile or candidates for the position:

• Bachelor’s degree/diploma in electrical engineering or equivalent
• 2 – 3 years of experience creating electrical drawings for control panels
• Candidates with an equivalent mix of education and experience might be considered
• Familiarity with a shop floor manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of electrical codes, safety laws and HVAC related standards
• Proficiency with CAD software; particularly Promise.e and AutoCAD Electrical
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Familiarity with ERP software.
• Ability to make cost/quality/design selections and decisions
• Record keeping and file management skills
• Hands on approach to resolving technical issues
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.  

Job Conditions

Physical Demands:    

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and looking at a computer.
• Light physical effort
• Sitting, walking, lifting, squatting, pushing, or reaching for intermittent or extended periods.

Work Environment:    

• Factory, Warehouse and Office.
• May be exposed to loud, repetitive sounds from machinery or equipment while visiting factories.
• Work travel up to 25% based on regional needs.

The job conditions described here and above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions of the position. Proper use of PPE such as safety glasses, closed toe shoes, hearing protection, gloves, face shields and other equipment as designated by the job being performed in a production environment is mandatory. Adherence to Systemair’s safety policy is a condition of employment.