Electrical Designer - Automation Equipment, Hamilton

Electrical Designer– Industrial Automation Location:

Ancaster, ON (Onsite)

Department:

Automation

Salary Range:

$75,000 - 90,000 annually

Vacancy Type:

Existing Position

Travel:

North America (Canada&USA, as required)

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and support electrical control systems for automation equipment and machinery.

Ensure compliance with all applicable quality, safety, and environmental standards (IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, CSA, UL, and company standards).

Test and troubleshoot PLC and HMI programs.

Support machine installation, testing, debugging, and commissioning during startups.

Provide Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) support and remote troubleshooting assistance to field service teams.

Conduct Proof of Concept activities for complex technical challenges.

Collaborate with engineering and project management teams to design and deliver automated assembly solutions.

Create and maintain electrical documentation for new and existing equipment.

Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to automation and controls.

Travel to Johnson Electric manufacturing facilities as required to support project execution.

Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Post‑secondary education in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Design, Mechatronics, Industrial, or Electromechanical disciplines.

Strong experience in industrial automation to“hit the ground running.”

Minimum 4+ years of extensive experience designing industrial electrical control systems using EPLAN or equivalent schematic software, with the capability to adopt EPLAN rapidly and apply it effectively in live production projects.

Strong knowledge of electrical codes, safety compliance, and standards for industrial automation and robotic systems.

Ability to create, read, and interpret electrical schematics and control system designs.

Expertise with PLC and HMI systems.

Experience commissioning machines, including:

I/O checkout

Ethernet/IP device configuration

Machine safety setup and validation

Troubleshooting automation issues

Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.

Hands‑on technical aptitude (capable of safely swapping components when required).

Experience with SolidWorks for pneumatic/mechanical drawings is an asset.

Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

High integrity, dependability, and results‑driven mindset.

Key Competencies

Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.

Attention to detail.

Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Sense of urgency and ownership.

Additional Information 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.

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