Electrical Designer(EPlan)
Waterloo Region, ON
Are you the kind of Electrical Designer(EPlan) who can confidently explain the “why” behind your decisions, not just create the drawings?
Do you enjoy turning complex automation concepts into practical, buildable electrical designs?
Our client is a global leader in custom automation and advanced manufacturing solutions. They are seeking a technically strong Electrical Designer with some EPLAN experience and a proven background in machine building and industrial automation environments.
This is an opportunity to work on highly engineered, one-of-a-kind automation projects where your expertise with EPLAN and electrical design directly impacts machine performance, safety, manufacturability, and customer success.
What You'll Be Doing
- Design electrical control systems for custom automated equipment and machine-building projects.
- Create electrical schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and bills of materials using EPLAN.
- Develop and maintain project documentation and electrical design standards within the EPLAN environment.
- Perform engineering calculations including:
- Power distribution and load calculations
- Short-circuit current ratings (SCCR)
- Panel heat-loss and cooling calculations
- Select and integrate automation hardware
- Safety devices and control components
- Collaborate with mechanical, controls, software, and project engineering teams.
- Participate in design reviews and provide technical justification for design decisions.
- Support commissioning, troubleshooting, and validation activities as required.
- Ensure designs meet applicable electrical codes, safety standards, and customer requirements.
Mandatory Requirements
Minimum 4 years of Electrical Design experience in one or more of the following:
- Machine Building
- Industrial Automation
- Advanced Manufacturing Equipment
- Special Purpose Machinery
- Advanced proficiency with EPLAN and experience developing complete machine electrical design packages.
- Experience designing industrial control panels and machine electrical systems.
- Experience performing electrical engineering calculations such as power loading, SCCR, and enclosure thermal calculations.
- Knowledge of CSA, UL508A, NFPA 79, or equivalent industrial electrical standards.
- Experience supporting commissioning or startup activities.
- Experience creating standardized electrical design libraries and templates within EPLAN.
- Post-secondary diploma or degree in:
- Electrical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering Technology
- computer engineering
- Mechatronics Engineering
- Systems Engineering
- Related discipline
- Strong understanding of industrial automation components including PLCs, sensors, motion control, robotics, and machine safety systems.
- Ability to communicate and defend technical design decisions with engineers, customers, and project stakeholders.
As you consider your next career move, let's connect!
Pay: $35-50/hour (opportunity to earn OT)
We look forward to connecting with exceptional Electrical Design with EPlan experienced talent ready to help shape the future of advanced manufacturing. APPLY Online!
Pay: $35.00-$50.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
