Location: Ancaster, ON (Onsite)
Duration: 8 months Co-op Term
Vacancy Type: Student Position
Schedule: Day Shift, from 8 am to 4 pm
Relocation: Not applicable
Travel: Not required
As our next Automation Electrical Designer Co-op, you’ll be at the forefront of designing, developing, and guiding all aspects of electrical control systems, equipment, and machinery. Your expertise in electrical engineering and control systems will be crucial in driving our success and pushing the boundaries of automation.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
Global Presence: Be part of a global company with diverse teams and international projects.
Career Advancement: Opportunities for growth and skill development.
Employee Well-being: Wellness programs and initiatives to support your health.
Sustainability Commitment: Work for a company dedicated to environmental responsibility.
What You’ll Be Doing
Ensure compliance with ISO 45001, ISO 14001, IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and Johnson Electric policies.
Design and develop electrical control systems, equipment, and machinery.
Test and troubleshoot PLCs and HMIs.
Assist with installation, testing, and debugging during machine startups and commissioning.
Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and provide remote assistance for field service.
Perform Proof of Concept activities for complex technical issues.
Travel to Johnson Electric plants across Canada and the USA to support projects.
Collaborate with project management and engineering teams to design automated assembly lines, including presses, CNC upgrades, grinders, and robotic cells.
Create and maintain documentation for new and existing equipment.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Perform other related duties as required.
What We’re Looking For
Post-secondary education in Electrical Engineering/Design (Mechatronics, Industrial, or Electromechanical disciplines).
Comfortable working in a fixed-term contract role (approx. 8 months).
Some experience as Electrical Designer using EPLAN software.
Knowledge of CSA, UL, and safety compliance for industrial robot systems.
Ability to create and read electrical prints and apply controls design principles.
Expertise in System Control and PLC/HMI.
Experience commissioning machines (IO Checkout, Ethernet IP setup, Machine Safety setup, troubleshooting).
Independent and self-motivated with hands-on experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office; SolidWorks experience is an asset.
Strong communication skills (written and verbal) across all organizational levels.
High integrity, dependability, and results orientation.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
How to Apply
Apply online at www.johnsonelectric.com – We can’t wait to meet you!
What We Offer
Johnson Electric offers talented people like you the opportunity to grow professionally and personally, surrounded by some of the most dedicated, innovative, and entrepreneurial colleagues you will find anywhere. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and a culture driven by our values to ensure our most important asset—our people—can flourish.
Johnson Electric welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Johnson Electric is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Applicants should advise Human Resources if they require any type of accommodation during the recruitment process.
Please note: Johnson Electric may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools as part of our process.
