Must be a Canadian Citizen or a Permanent Resident. Must have a valid passport. Must be able to travel to the USA, Europe and Asia. Annual performance bonus. $Competitive group insurance plan (medical, dental, life, disability insurance).

Company pension program (Defined Contribution). Eleven (11) paid holidays per year. Our client is a global manufacturer of pulp & paper machine clothing, filaments, technical Advanced Fabrics®, and non-woven fabrics for filtration, automotive, healthcare, cured-in-place piping and composites.

To supervise the electrical team and provide technical expertise and support as part of the Corporate Engineering team.

The Electrical Team

Lead position reports directly to the central engineering group team leader. Manages all phases of the electrical engineering operation by directing a professional team to accomplish new equipment development, oversee site support, and basic product engineering.

The Electrical Team

Lead must demonstrate creativity, foresight and mature technical judgment in anticipating and solving or influencing the solving of unprecedented technical problems impacting major company objectives. Makes decisions to establish project objectives and operate successfully within established budgets to recommend and allocate team members. The focus here is to develop, approve and coordinate work schedules to ensure that objectives of cost, quality and time are set.

Selects, trains and develops a professional team as well as performing as a responsible member of the electrical engineering team. Supervise the designs of various control systems for production and test equipment.



Perform the Industrial electrical design as per the industry standard.

Supervise the electrical installation and execute the commissioning of various control systems. Serves as consultant to other team members of the Site, i.e., in advising on material selection, or solutions to product quality problems, or in training others in some recent aspect of technology. Work with documentation / engineering change control processes.

Identify technology improvements that will align with future business goals and requirements. Keeps abreast of developments in engineering technology and practice, especially as it relates to his/her field of expertise.

Line: Central Engineering Electrical Engineers Site leader and external supplier Bachelor of electrical or automation engineering. 10 to 15 years work experience in the field of specialization related to the industry. Technical strength coupled with practical systems and equipment knowledge. Must have strong PLC and HMI programming skills.

Knowledge of industrial AC drive and motor. Knowledge of ABB drive is an asset. Knowledge of industrial networking. Knowledge of Profibus, ProfiNet and device net is an asset. Knowledge of Industrial electrical design (low voltage).

Ability to communicate with vendors, customers, trades personnel and senior management. Ability to travel to the USA, Europe and Asia. Versed in current statutory regulations, industry standards and recommended practices and a practical sense in applying such references (ie: safety, environmental, quality).

Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement. #

📌 Electrical Designer - Industrial Equipment (Ottawa)
🏢 Groom u0026 Associés / Associates
📍 Ottawa