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Astec Thornbury is a leading Canadian manufacturer of high-quality rock breaking systems, hydraulic attachments and underground mobile equipment for the mining, construction, and aggregate industries worldwide. Our company has been in business at the same location for over 65 years and we attribute our success to our people.
Our Core Values guide us in how we approach our work every day: Safety, Devotion, Integrity, Respect, and Innovation. These are the cornerstones of our longevity.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Electrical Designer/Engineer is primarily responsible for creating electrical drawings and associated documentation in support of the Electrical Engineering Department. This role collaborates closely with Engineering, Sales, Service, and Manufacturing to interpret customer requirements and translate them into accurate electrical and control system designs. In addition to design work, the successful candidate will play a hands-on role in machine setup, transferring PLC programs, configuring control hardware, and supporting testing, and commissioning activities.
Key Deliverables
- Prepares detailed 3-phase, single-phase and low-voltage DC electrical drawings including panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
- Create electrical bills of material, purchased parts lists, cable routing, and operational notes.
- Processes sales orders and work orders.
- Interacts with Engineering, Sales, Service to determine/confirm customer requirements
- Coordinates with Procurement to ensure long lead time items may be identified and addressed
- Assists in determining power requirements, troubleshooting of electrical systems, and aiding installations.
- Supports software‑related tasks including PLC program transfers, equipment configuration, network setup and participation in FAT and software validation.
Key Activities & Responsibilities
- Assists in determining power requirements, troubleshooting of electrical systems, and aiding in installations and permitting for customers.
- Supports as necessary lending assistance in electrical and controls troubleshooting.
- Participates in machine setup, including transferring PLC programs, configuring PLC/HMI devices, and performing initial system checks.
- Performs basic PLC and HMI programming, as well as minor network design and configuration for equipment; final programming and design work will be reviewed and approved by the Electrical Team Leader.
- Supports the work order process by attending sales order meetings to gather/confirm electrical design requirements.
- Collaborative electrical print checking
- Timely and accurate correction/resolution of drawing errors
- Engage in Continuous Improvement projects and activities as assigned.
To be successful in this role, your experience and competencies are:
- Degree/diploma in Electrical Engineering and have or is working toward a recognized professional engineering designation.
- Experience with EPLAN, and Solidworks considered an asset.
- Knowledge of electrical codes and regulations.
- Ability to select proper components, size starters, breakers, wiring and conduit.
- Ability to read electrical ladder diagrams and mechanical drawings.
- Ability to troubleshoot electrical circuits.
- Knowledge of PLCs; minor programming/configuration experience considered an asset.
- Willingness to travel occasionally and work overtime as needed.
Supervisor and Leadership Expectations
- No supervisory responsibilities
Our Culture and Values
Employees that become part of Astec embody the values below throughout their work.
- Continuous devotion to meeting the needs of our customers
- Honesty and integrity in all aspects of business
- Respect for all individuals
- Preserving entrepreneurial spirit and innovation
- Safety, quality and productivity as means to ensure success
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Manufacturing Environment
Shop manufacturing environment exposures include exposure to moving mechanical parts, machinery, tools and equipment, vibration, fumes or airborne particles, motorized vehicles, welding and machining operations, outside weather conditions and exposure to the risk of electric shock. The employee may occasionally be required to use protective personal equipment for varying levels of dirt, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, very warm and/or very chilly temperatures. The noise level in the shop can be very loud at times consistent with an industrial assembly facility and may require hearing protection. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
