Electronics engineer Jobs in Etobicoke, ON

Automation Engineer, Toronto, ON

Responsibilities and Duties:

The candidate will play a key role in project management by ensuring planning, cost and schedule control, as well as the design, programming, and commissioning of automated systems

• Define customer needs
• Design automated systems and select equipment (controls, instrumentation, motor controls, control panel design, etc.)
• Programming PLCs and user interfaces
• Participate in system testing and commissioning
• Manage factory automation projects: planning, supervision, change control, and reporting on budget, schedule, and resources, manufacturers, and contractors
• Prepare specifications, plans, and estimates
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary project team
• Follow up with equipment suppliers

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in automated production engineering (APE), electrical engineering, or equivalent.
• Member of Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)
• 3-5 years’ experience in the field of industrial automation
• Knowledge of Allen Bradley, Rockwell, and Siemens products
• Experience in the food and/or pharmaceutical industry (an asset)
• Occasional visits to clients in the Greater Toronto Area

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong leadership, relationship management, organizational planning and project management skills, in addition to technical knowledge
• Entrepreneurial mindset and desire for business development.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results
• Ability to influence clients, suppliers and peers into adopting "best practices" in the engineering field
• Excellent communication skills - verbal, written, listening and interpersonal with the ability to transfer knowledge to others
• Capability to engage and energize others to reach their fullest potential and performance
• Have flexibility to travel to external manufacturing sites as needed

Benefits – What We Have to Offer:

• Competitive Salary: Competitive salary commensurate with experience and industry standards;
• Health and Wellness Programs: Comprehensive group health insurance coverage from day one (medical, dental, vision, childcare);
• Retirement Plans: Employer-contributed RRSP plan at 4%;
• Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid work mode, with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office;
• Professional Development: A work environment that encourages empowerment and professional growth. Professional reimbursement fees (e.g., APEGA, APEGS, EGBC, etc…) covered by the company;
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Mentorship programs, training, cross-department opportunities, etc.;
• Work-Life Balance: 3 weeks of regular vacation with 1 week of paid vacation during the Christmas holidays. 1 week of Personal/Sick leave ;
• Inclusive Culture: A diverse, flexible, and non-conformist work environment that values equity, work-life balance, and promotes efficiency in daily tasks with enormous growth opportunities;
• Team-Building Activities: Lunch & Learn sessions, team retreats, outdoor activities, family get-togethers, and workshops;
• Other Benefits: Public transport and telephone reimbursement