Electrical Designer – Grimsby/Hamilton, ON
Electrical Designer – Grimsby/Hamilton, ON
Handling Specialty is exclusively dedicated to the custom design and manufacture of material handling systems for demanding applications. We are considered the premier source for engineered-to-order lifting, tilting, rotating and traversing equipment for clients seeking innovative solutions, exceptional professional support, world class credentials and unmatched experience. For more than 50 years, we have been providing solutions in a wide range of industries including, Automotive, Aerospace and Defense, Entertainment, Rail, and Factory Automation.
Handling Specialty is seeking Full-Time Electrical Designer to join our growing team.
Why Join Handling Specialty?
- Competitive compensation
- Permanent Full-time work
- Paid Vacation time
- Ergonomic work station along with a sit stand desk
- Health Benefits, with Defined Profit-sharing benefit
- Wellness committee with the focus on Mental Health
- Social committee; company Holiday Parties, BBQ’s
- Opportunities for international Travel, and to work with exciting Clients.
Position Description:
- 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.
Qualifications:
- There may be times when home, remote work is required. A home office with stable, unlimited, highspeed internet connection.
- Programming experience with Rockwell PLC and HMI platforms
- Experience with ControlLogix PLC platform
- Closed-loop motion control, PID tuning, proportional hydraulic control
- Experience design and commissioning lifting/hoisting machines.
- Good attitude, above average work ethic, pride in the quality of work produced, a willingness and need to continually learn new things
- Bright team player who is accustomed to being on the floor helping out the controls department, at a computer designing or contributing in a meeting
- Excellent problem-solving skills. Analytical and technical skills will be required to find solutions to the challenges of manufacturing custom material handling equipment.
- A “self-starter” who must able to “multi-task” with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
- Wisdom stemming from experiences in balancing electrical design work in conjunction with mechanical assemblies
- Respect for and even design methodologies for conduit and wiring runs on equipment
- Electrical troubleshooting ability
- Good written and oral communications
- Able and willing to travel internationally as required for onsite commissioning of equipment
- Competency with AutoCAD Electrical
- Familiarity with the requirements of ISO quality control systems
- Previous experience with any or all of the following standards: Canadian Electrical code, National Electrical code (USA), NFPA 79, ISO 13849, CSA Z432.
- Rockwell Factory Talk
- Proven ability to design electrical control systems for industrial machinery
- Adherence to company COVID policies.
Additional Assets:
- Programming experience on all Siemens PLC and HMI platforms.
- Experience with GuardLogix PLC platform
- Understanding of Hydraulic systems and principals
- Troubleshooting and commissioning Hydraulic systems
- SolidWorks Electrical
- A talent for estimating. Assisting the Application group with material costs and labour estimates.
Handling Specialty is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from qualified women, men, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples, and persons with disabilities. We are committed to providing accommodations throughout the interview and employment process for needs that are made known. We welcome applications from all interested and qualified individuals; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
If you are interested in this position, clearly outline experience and salary expectations and quote reference code Electrical Designer – Grimsby/Hamilton, ON when responding to:
Human Resources
hsml.hr@handling.com