Intermediate Electrical Designer

Prodomax is hiring a Intermediate Electrical Designer.

Prodomax Automation Ltd., is a member of JENOPTIK Group and is located in Barrie Ontario Canada. Prodomax is a specialized industrial engineering firm focused on designing complex automation with a blue-chip customer base since it was founded in 1971. Operating from 2 facilities totaling 200,000 square feet with 200+ employees.  Prodomax is ISO 9001:2015 certified.

JENOPTIK, our parent company, is an integrated photonics company, employs 4,000 people with representatives in over 80 countries, and divides its activities into Light and Optics, Light and Production and Light and Safety divisions.

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 Intermediate 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 Manager – Controls, Electrical Design, Fluid Power and Robotics.

Key Accountabilities:

• 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

Key Professional Attributes:

• 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

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

Prodomax Automation Ltd. is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without discrimination or harassment because of race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability. 

We are committed to meeting the requirements of AODA.  Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please advise your Human Resources contact when you are selected to participate in the recruitment process.