Electrical Designer
Barrie, ON, CA
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.
Our employees love arts and crafts, are mountain bikers, gardeners, travel enthusiasts, skiers, golfers, runners, bakers and chefs, dancers, video game heroes, music lovers and musicians, community volunteers, hikers, automobile enthusiasts, fitness enthusiasts, sportspeople, TV & potato chip experts.
We are a diverse and inclusive work culture - everyone is welcome!
As an Electrical Designer you will design and document automation controlled systems for the manufacturing environment with an emphasis on the automotive industry and will report directly to the Electrical Design Supervisor.
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 resistance and mig 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
- Purchase electrical material using ERP system
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 (Devicenet, Ethernet IP, RIO, Profibus)
- 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
The Ideal Candidate Demonstrates:
- Positive attitude.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, disciplined approach to work.
- Ability to work well as a member of a team.
- Ability to work well under pressure in a constantly changing environment.
- Ability to coordinate a high level of activity under a variety of conditions and constraints.
- Excellent conflict resolutions skills.
- Excellent judgment and strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to understand the financial impact of relevant options.
- High energy and the flexibility to perform under short time constraints to meet deadlines.
- Ability to work overtime.
- Ability to travel.
Qualifications, skills and abilities
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