Electrical Engineer

Company description

Almex Canada is part of the Almex Group, a global leader in providing innovative solutions for conveyor belt splicing, repair, and handling systems. With a strong commitment to engineering excellence, product quality, and customer service, Almex designs and manufactures a range of advanced vulcanizing presses, belt handling systems, and related industrial equipment used worldwide.

Overview

The ideal candidate for this position will be responsible for design, development, and implementing electrical systems and equipment in an industrial setting while ensuring compliance with appropriate safety standards and electrical engineering codes. They should also be able to make quality assurance checks to keep the product standard high.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Create full electrical design packages including BOM, schematics, assembly drawings and layouts.
• Check & validate all final design documentation, parts lists, and drawings according to design & contract requirements, to ensure completeness & accuracy.
• Prepare documentation and scope of work instructions.
• Prepare electrical layout and detailed drawings and schematics.
• Write, test and commission PLC and HMI code.
• Perform electrical design of new products from concept to launch.
• Perform electrical design of existing products for continuous improvement.
• Follow through on designs to ensure proper testing/validation, implementation, and procurement.
• Collaborate with others in engineering, production, and service to help set priorities.
• Perform hands-on testing and validation on new designs.
• Assist in prototype building and development.
• Assist in sourcing and specifying third-party hardware.
• Review and interpret customer and vendor drawings and specifications.
• Interpret technical specifications & application parameters.
• Conceptualize new designs.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and from time-to-time other related duties may be required of the role to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Educational Requirements

• University Degree in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related field.

Special Certification/Licenses

• Licensed as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng) in good standing.

Specific Experience

• 3D CAD experience (Solid Works preferred) and AutoCAD.
• 3+ years of Electrical/Controls Engineering experience.
• Familiarity with engineering drawings, BOMs, and drafting standards.
• Experience with ERP Systems (preference to Epicor ERP).
• Experience with Belt Winder motors and asset.
• Familiarity with mechatronic systems.
• Experience with low voltage power distribution and electrical panel designs (600V).
• Demonstrated familiarity with Rockwell Software (Control Logix, RSLinx, FTView), Siemens (Step7 v5.5, TIA Portal, WinCC).
• PLC programming experience in Allen Bradley and/or Siemens and/or Unitronics PLCs.
• Experience with servo and VFD system design and programming is preferred.
• Strong written and communication skills.
• Good knowledge of North American electrical standards for equipment manufacturing.
• Travel may be required.

Pay: CA $70,000 - CA $100,000 per year

Almex is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. Consistent with our values, Almex is committed to providing equitable treatment to all with respect to barrier-free employment and accommodation without discrimination. Almex will provide accommodation for applicants in the hiring process upon request. If you have an accommodation need, please contact Human Resources as soon as possible to make the appropriate arrangements.