Electrical engineer Jobs in Delta, BC

EIT / Electrical Engineer

Location : Richmond, British Columbia

Reporting Relationship : Director of Engineering

Overview

Cogent Industrial Technologies is an award‑winning industrial automation solutions provider that delivers complex projects designed to improve data capture, digital ecosystems and integrated solutions for industrial customers seeking increased visibility into their operations. Cogent is strategically positioned to capitalize on the growing trend of businesses adopting Industry 4.0 technologies in the manufacturing sector including : the internet of things (IoT); the industrial internet of things (IIoT); cyber‑physical systems (CPS); smart manufacturing; cloud computing; cognitive computing; and artificial intelligence.

Cogent’s technologies are primarily utilized by companies producing wood products including pellets, engineered wood, and pulp and paper. Additional industries serviced also include utilities and facilities. The company has an established reputation as a leader in industrial technology solutions, and with the support of Kadant, Cogent is poised for significant growth. Today, Cogent employees 20 staff and has the mandate to double in size over the course of the next two years.

Services

Cogent provides clients with fully integrated automation systems that allow for improved control of plant performance. Cogent’s technology solutions serve as the cornerstone for industrial facilities and manufacturers to improve production with a superior level of safety, reliability, and efficiency.

Key service areas include :

• Technology integration : Cogent provides clients with the means to achieve a fully automated, connected, and data‑driven plant that delivers a reliable, safe, and efficient operation.
• Project management : Cogent has extensive experience delivering complex projects on time and on budget with an accelerated ramp‑up to reliable operations.
• Digital platform : the illumen.X platform is Cogent’s proprietary system that provides clients with a comprehensive framework for digital transformation and empowers a business to effectively manage operational performance.

Corporate Social Responsibility

Cogent is committed to the advancement of a more sustainable world through and takes a triple bottom line approach to all aspects of their business. The company continually strives to build a culture and business that is rooted in integrity, transparency, community, and environmental sustainability.

Cogent balances economic growth with a focus on environmental and social responsibility which includes :

Core Values

Key Responsibilities

Qualifications

Professional experience / qualifications

Candidates will join Cogent with a minimum of 2 years of electrical design experience gained from industrial companies or service‑orientated consultancies. Candidates will have previous experience working for a smaller business entity and an ability to easily adapt between engineering and client responsibilities. Additional qualifications include :

Professional and personal characteristics

Travel

Travel may be required to visit project sites and to meet with clients. Travel expectations are project specific and can range from 5% to 25%. The engineer is expected to be comfortable working in a dynamic office environment and will be provided with the necessary technology and support to effectively execute regardless of location.

Education and professional designations

The successful candidate has completed a diploma or undergraduate degree in electrical engineering or related discipline and / or has obtained relevant industry certifications or designations. Any industrial design or programming certificates are considered an asset. All academic degrees and professional qualifications are subject to verification by an independent third‑party service provider.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries : Machinery Manufacturing

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