Electrical Designer - Automation Equipment, Jerseyville

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.

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 checkout, Ethernet/IP device configuration, Machine safety setup and validation, Troubleshooting 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

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.

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