Electrical Designer

About The Role

Key Responsibilities

• Design industrial electrical schematics and develop electrical architectures for automated systems using EPLAN.
• Select and integrate electrical equipment, including PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.), VFDs, servo and industrial motors, transformers, and power distribution systems.
• Size electrical components, including protection devices, wiring, power supplies, and related equipment.
• Ensure electrical designs comply with safety standards, risk-reduction principles, and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to the development of internal electrical standards and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with mechanical, programming, and commissioning teams throughout project development.
• Provide technical support in the workshop and occasionally at customer sites.
• Provide troubleshooting and start-up support for electrical systems.
• Manage multiple projects while maintaining technical quality, accuracy, and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with 7-10 years of experience designing automated systems.
• OIQ membership
• Excellent proficiency with EPLAN and strong knowledge of industrial electrical design, including PLCs, industrial architectures, VFDs, servo drives, industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, etc.), and power distribution.
• Strong knowledge of electrical safety standards, with familiarity with risk reduction and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Strong teamwork, organization, and technical rigor, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience with industrial robotics, control panel design, and CSA/UL/IEC standards is an asset.
• Proficiency in French is mandatory. Proficiency in English is also required in order to communicate effectively with internal clients and partners located outside of Quebec.

Why Join Systemex Automation?