Hardware Designer

Overview

Hardware Designer — Location: Cambridge, Canada • Type: Full-Time

Who We Are: Powerhouse Controls has been on a mission since 1992 to be recognized as a world-class, single-source drive and automation systems integration supplier. We bring exceptional technical and engineering experience with a passion and commitment to collaborating, questioning, and analyzing to ensure the best solution possible. Powerhouse Controls is looking for individuals who embody innovation, collaboration, and integrity and who are excited to shape the future of control systems and automation.

Position Overview

This challenging opportunity is to be an integral part of our engineering team. The Hardware Designer will assist with the preparation of detailed electrical schematics, bills of materials, and panel layouts, and will mentor junior members of the engineering team. The hardware designer will also contribute to the development of EPLAN/AutoCAD electrical drawing standards and tools. The Hardware Designer is responsible for all aspects of hardware design from site kick-off to panel shop interfacing and customer acceptance. You will see your designs come to life with our in-house panel shop electrical hardware systems, circuits, and components.

Why Join Us?

You will be joining an amazing team with an awesome culture. Perks include:

• Health/Dental Benefits
• Increased Vacation
• Profit Sharing
• Birthdays off with pay
• Flexible work hours
• Fitness incentive
• Career development
• Social and Team building events
• Charitable donation matching
• RRSP/401K Matching
• AAA/CAA Basic membership coverage

What You’ll Do

• Responsible for assisting in the creation of detailed schematics, bill of materials, and panel layout drawings, in accordance with design data and established drafting standards.
• Responsible for creating single line power and network drawings
• Responsible for hardware design of industrial control panels in accordance with UL and CSA standards
• Responsible for Site Kick off, site investigation, overseeing and supporting panel build and installation support
• Complete drawing/project responsibility within scope, budget and schedule
• Develop, update and enforce drawing standards and customized tools

Note: The key accountabilities are not an exhaustive list and other duties may be assigned as needed.

What You Bring

• Degree/diploma in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Control Systems, Robotics & Automation or similar programs
• Minimum 5-7 years experience working as an Electrical designer
• Ability to travel up to 10% - 15% of the time
• Experienced using EPLAN P8, AutoCAD Electrical, AutoCAD 2D
• Experience with automation and/or drive systems
• Experience working on multiple projects simultaneously with a team of professionals
• Works well with a variety of different people from diverse backgrounds
• Solid time management skills
• Outstanding communication skills, both oral and written
• Motivated and passionate about working with people and overcoming challenges through collaboration

Opportunity Awaits

If you’re ready to empower industry through practical innovation and take on a pivotal role in a company redefining industrial automation, we want to hear from you. Together, we can build a future where innovation and excellence drive success. Apply today!

Powerhouse Controls is committed to providing a barrier-free interview process and accommodating applicants’ needs in accordance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. If accommodations are required during the process, please contact our recruitment team.