Automation Electrical Designer

Join Our Team as an Electrical Designer at Johnson Electric!

Location: Ancaster, ON (Onsite)
Department: Automation
Salary Range: $75,000 - 90,000 annually
Vacancy Type: Existing Position
Travel: North America (Canada & USA, as required)

This role designs and supports electrical systems for custom industrial automation equipment, including PLC programming and machine commissioning.

As our next Electrical Designer-Industrial Automation, you will be responsible for designing, testing, commissioning, and supporting electrical control systems for advanced automation and assembly solutions. You will work closely with project management and engineering teams to deliver world‑class automated equipment while ensuring compliance with industry standards and internal quality systems.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Employee Well-being: Focus on employee health and well-being with various wellness programs and initiatives.
• Sustainability Commitment: Work for a company committed to sustainability and making a positive impact on the environment.
• Inclusive Workplace: An inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees are valued and respected.
• Technological Leadership: Be part of a company that is a leader in its field, driving technological advancements.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours and policies that support a healthy work-life balance.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Designing, developing, and supporting electrical control systems for automation equipment and machinery
• Ensuring compliance with all applicable Quality, Safety, and Environmental standards (IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, CSA, UL, and company standards)
• Testing and troubleshooting PLC and HMI programs
• Supporting machine installation, testing, debugging, and commissioning during startups
• Performing Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) support and providing remote troubleshooting assistance to field service teams
• Conducting Proof of Concept activities for complex technical challenges
• Collaborating with engineering and project management teams to design and deliver automated assembly solutions
• Creating and maintaining electrical documentation for new and existing equipment
• Participating in continuous improvement initiatives related to automation and controls
• Traveling to Johnson Electric manufacturing facilities as required to support project execution
• Performing other related duties as required

What We’re Looking For

• 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 checkoutEthernet/IP device configurationMachine safety setup and validationTroubleshooting 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

How to Apply

Apply online at www.johnsonelectric.com — We can’t wait to meet you!

What We Offer

Johnson Electric offers talented people like you the opportunity to grow professionally and personally, surrounded by some of the most dedicated, innovative, and entrepreneurial colleagues you will find anywhere. Of course, we offer competitive pay and benefits, and far more than that, we offer you a culture driven by our values and designed to ensure that our most important asset—our people—can flourish. 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.