Electrical Designer

Working at Handling Specialty means joining an innovative, forward-thinking team specializing in the design and manufacture of advanced lifting and handling equipment for a variety of industries. With over 60 years of experience, the company excels at engineering complex, high-capacity systems tailored to meet unique client needs. As a team member, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to work in an environment that develops a diverse range of products, from aerospace to entertainment, creating custom solutions that help clients achieve their goals

If you’re passionate about problem-solving, technology, and making a tangible impact, this is the place to bring your talents and thrive!

Job Opportunity: Electrical Designer
Reports To: Engineering ManagerLocation: Grimsby/Hamilton Ontario

Job Summary:

The Electrical Designer plays an essential role in the development and implementation of electrical systems and solutions across a wide range of projects. This position involves collaborating closely with engineers and project managers to create detailed electrical design drawings and specifications that meet the specific needs and standards of each project.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Contribute to all phases of projects from concept to design, build, start-up, installation and service.
• Production of shop drawings
  • Using AutoCAD Electrical to modify existing drawings to reflect changes
  • Create new electrical schematics, and create equipment layout and interconnection drawings
• Specifying components and creating bills of materials
• Project management
  • Assist the quality control staff with the preparation of test plans and procedures for each part of the electrical system
  • Project related decision making based on risk, cost and schedule.
• Programming of electronic devices
  • Motion control design and programming
  • Modify, download and troubleshoot PLC logic and HMI applications
  • Create a PLC logic program from scratch
  • Create an HMI application from scratch
• Technical assistance
  • Assist shop personnel during manufacturing
  • Support purchasing department with sourcing, pricing, etc.
  • Assist installation and service personnel to debug equipment
  • Provide technical phone support to clients
• Assisting with the production of maintenance manuals using Microsoft word
• Other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Able and willing to travel internationally as required for onsite commissioning of equipment
• A valid passport and the ability to travel without restrictions as required
• Carry a Class “G” Drivers license with the ability to provide a Valid clear drivers’s abstract within thirty (30) days of hire date.
• Significant amount of time on‑site, which may involve travel to client locations, manufacturing plants, or construction sites
• Occasionally, remote work from home may be necessary; home office equipped with reliable, unlimited, high-speed internet access.
• Knowledge of closed-loop motion control, PID tuning, proportional hydraulic control
• Understanding of Hydraulic systems and principals
• Exceptional problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent analytical and technical skills for resolving the complexities associated with manufacturing customized material handling equipment
• Appreciation for and expertise in design methodologies for conduit and wiring installations on equipment
• Electrical troubleshooting ability
• Excellent written and verbal communications
• Competency with AutoCAD Electrical
• Familiarity with the requirements of ISO quality control systems
• Rockwell Factory Talk
• Proven ability to design electrical control systems for industrial machinery
• Proficient in estimation, aiding the Application group by providing assessments of material costs and labor estimates
• Insight gained from navigating the intricacies of coordinating electrical design alongside mechanical assemblies
• A proactive individual who can efficiently manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision in a dynamic, fast‑paced setting
• Demonstrates positive mindset, exemplary dedication to work, taking pride in the excellence of output, eager and essential drive for perpetual learning
• Enthusiastic team player who is accustomed to being on the shop floor supporting the controls department, while engaged in computer‑based design work and actively contributing during meetings
• Adherence to company COVID policies.

Education and Experience:

• Relevant Post Secondary Education with a preference in Electrical Engineering or P.Eng. an asset
• Five (5) to Seven (7) years experience
• Programming experience with Rockwell/Siemens PLC, HMI, and VFD platforms
• Previous experience with any or all of the following standards:
  • Canadian Electrical code
  • National Electrical code (USA), NFPA 79, ISO 13849, CSA Z432.
• Experience designing and commissioning lifting/hoisting machines.
• Troubleshooting and commissioning Hydraulic systems
• AutoCad Electrical experience

Working Conditions:

• Position is full time at both HSML Grimsby & Hamilton plants based on location of project builds

Disclaimer:

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Handling Speciality; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position if required.

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our HR Manager at hsml.hr@handling.com

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