| reference # | 251818 |
| position type: | Permanent |
"Must have" skills
(These are skills that are absolutely required by the employer.)Electrical and Electronics Engineering -(2-3Y)
| "Nice to have" skills
(These are skills the employer would like to have, but would be willing to go without.) |
description
Our client located in Southwestern Ontario is currently seeking an Electrical Engineer/Controls Designer who will be responsible for the design, development, implementation, and analysis of technical products and systems.
Design
• Prepare concept, design and production drawings with supporting calculations and data ensuring that designs meet specification requirements and manufacturing capabilities
• Provide support in checking details, assemblies and BOMs for assigned projects
• Specify system components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design standards and performance specifications
• Write performance requirements for product development or engineering projects
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports related to mechanical, hydraulic and/or electrical systems
• Recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions
• Apply fundamental engineering principles along with advanced analytical techniques throughout the design process
• Maintain thorough documentation for all aspects of assigned projects
Technical Support
• Confer with engineers and other personnel to resolve production issues or challenges and provide technical information
• Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and make recommendations for improvement
• Work with manufacturing and engineering teams to provide cost effective solutions to design challenges
Controls
• Programming using Ladder Logic, Function Blocks and Structural Text (experience with C programming and/or Visual Basic is beneficial)
• Component selection, programming and troubleshooting PLC products and variable frequency drives
• Interface controls to hydraulic systems, both closed loop and open loop, including electro-hydraulic controls; PLC controls include control panels, panel view interfaces, PLC programming
Qualifications Necessary:
• Post-secondary degree/diploma in Electrical Engineering/Controls Design, with P. Eng/CET or working towards designation
• 3 years of controls and panel design experience in a heavy equipment manufacturing environment /must have experience inVFD (Variable Frequency Devices)
• Hydraulic systems/controls training
• Knowledge of mechanical and hydraulics components an asset
If interested please email your resume to jamie.innes@randstad.ca