Automation Electrical Designer

Join Our Team as an Automation Electrical Designer at Johnson Electric!

Location: Ancaster, ON (Onsite)
Department: Automation
Salary Range: $90-115K annually
Vacancy Type: Existing Position
Shift: Days

As our next Automation Electrical Designer, you will serve as the technical lead for electrical and machine safety system design of complex industrial automation projects. This role provides engineering leadership, establishes design standards, mentors team members, and ensures all systems meet applicable safety, performance, and quality requirements. This position may be hired at either the Intermediate or Senior Automation Mechanical Designer level. The final level will be determined by the hiring team based on the successful candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Sustainability Commitment: Work for a company committed to sustainability and making a positive impact on the environment.

• Inclusive Workplace: An inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees are valued and respected.

• Technological Leadership: Be part of a company that is a leader in its field, driving technological advancements.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead electrical system design for complex automated assembly, inspection, and manufacturing systems.

• Develop and approve:

  • Electrical schematics

  • Control architecture

  • Safety circuits

  • Power distribution systems

  • Network architectures

  • Design standards

• Lead machine safety risk assessments and safeguard design reviews

• Design advanced safety systems using:

  • Safety PLCs

  • Safety networks

  • Integrated robot safety

  • Area scanners

  • Multi-zone safeguarding strategies

• Provide technical leadership for integration of:

  • Robotics

  • Multi-axis servo systems

  • Vision-guided automation

  • Automated material handling systems

  • High-speed assembly equipment

• Conduct design reviews and approve project deliverables

• Service as the primary technical resource during project execution

• Support customer meetings and technical reviews

• Drive standardization of electrical and controls engineering practices

• Mentor junior and intermediate Electrical Designers

• Support proposal development, project estimation, and concept generation

• Investigate and implement emerging automation technologies

What We’re Looking For:

• Degree or Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, or related discipline

• 4+ years of electrical design experience in industrial automation

• Expert level proficiency with EPLAN and industrial control system design

• Extensive experience with:

  • Robotics integration

  • Motion control systems

  • Vision systems

  • Safety PLC platforms

  • Automated assembly systems

• Thorough knowledge of:

  • CSA Z432

  • CSA Z434

  • CSA Z142

  • ESA requirements

  • Ontario OHSA regulations

  • UL508A

  • NFPA 79

• Core Competencies:

  • Technical leadership

  • Mentoring and coaching

  • Strategic thinking

  • Customer relationship management

  • Risk assessment and mitigation

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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. Of course, we offer competitive pay and benefits, and far more than that, we offer you a culture driven by our values and designed to ensure that 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 who is 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.

Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team

Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.