Electrical Designer

Mac Lean Engineering is looking for talented and energetic Intermediate and
Senior
Electrical
Engineering Designer to add to the existing skills of our Engineering team. This is a great opportunity to become part of an experienced and professional team of technical people who collectively strive to provide an exceptional level of design expertise to our customers. If you are looking to be challenged in a dynamic work environment and want to grow your career with a world-renowned company in our industry, this position is for you!

The successful candidate(s) will be working as a member of the assigned Product Engineering Team in one of our facilities and will be given the opportunity to gain valuable experience, knowledge and exposure in the design, manufacturing, and support of our products. The level of responsibility and specific assignments will be based on the abilities of the candidate.

Our Electrical Designers are responsible for the creation and ongoing improvement of our DC, AC, PLC programming and other related systems for mobile machines for the underground hard-rock mining industry. It offers exposure to a variety of different areas (e.g. 380

VAC to 1000

VAC high voltage, 5

VDC to 24

VDC and 4-20mA control systems, PLC program control systems, line of sight and tele-remote systems, panel design, HMI design etc) and the ability to integrate many different pieces of technology and products to reach the best possible product. The successful candidate will be able to acquire experience working with a strong and experienced team of mobile equipment designers and other electrical systems specialists.

• Providing technical leadership across DC, AC, PLC, and related electrical systems, ensuring robust, safe, and compliant designs for underground mobile mining equipment
• Acting as a subject matter expert, offering guidance, mentorship, and technical oversight to less experienced designers to support team development and overall design quality
• Leading complex design initiatives from concept through production, ensuring alignment with product requirements, applicable standards, regulatory compliance, and best engineering practices
• Proactively identifying design risks, system integration challenges, and opportunities for improvement, and driving solutions across multi-disciplinary teams
• Managing assigned projects in collaboration with the Product Manager, with accountability for scope, schedule, resource planning, and technical deliverables
• Working closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, and Customer Support to resolve issues, support builds, and implement effective Engineering Change Notices (ECNs)
• Reviewing and approving designs, documentation, bills of materials, and test/inspection criteria to ensure accuracy, consistency, and readiness for production
• Championing continuous improvement initiatives by developing and implementing more efficient design methods, tools, standards, and processes to enhance team productivity and effectiveness
• Supporting and reinforcing the company’s Quality objectives through diligent design practices, root-cause analysis, and corrective action participation

The successful candidate(s) must be willing to learn, open-minded and flexible, organized and detail oriented, team oriented, disciplined, and must have a positive attitude, along with the following qualifications:

• Engineering Diploma or Degree from a recognized post-secondary institution
• Eligibility for licensing through OACETT or PEO is preferred
• Preferred 5plus years of experience in the design and / or manufacturing of heavy/mobile/construction type equipment
• Able to use Solid Works and AutoCAD with preference for those…