Company Overview

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian‑owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values.

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and versatile Electrical Engineer/Technologist to join our Corporate Engineering team. This role is pivotal in supporting multiple manufacturing plants by enhancing production efficiency, upgrading legacy systems, and driving automation initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in electrical design, PLC programming, and project management, along with a proactive approach to troubleshooting and innovation.

Benefits

- Competitive salary – $82,000 – $108,000 based on experience and designation
- Health Insurance (includes Virtual Health, and HCSA)
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Life, Long‑term and Short‑term Disability Insurance
- RRSP Match
- Paid Vacation
- Floating Days
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Engagement Events
- Awards and Recognition
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Service Awards
- Employee Perks & Discounts

Job Responsibilities

- Work with different plants to overcome production problems and improve safety systems.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary engineering team to develop and own electrical equipment design that meets internal standards and user requirement specifications.




- Provide complete electrical assistance, including troubleshooting, project engineering, and project management to plants.
- Update existing legacy technologies to current standards when required.
- Keep current with the latest technologies to provide relevant electrical design solutions.
- Program automation and control systems, improve existing PLC programs (including servo drives and A/C drives) to help manufacturing efficiency.
- Lead electrical project management, including scheduling, financial oversight, and contractor management.
- Design, test, and commission current systems and modify existing equipment configurations.
- Estimate labor‑hours, plan work, schedule, coordinate, and report on project progress.
- Act as the corporate resource for automation system developments and implementations.

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology diploma.
- 5+ years of related work experience.
- Experienced in PLC and HMI systems design, programming, commissioning, and start‑up, including system hardware selection, I/O panel and subsystem layout and wiring.
- Proficient in Allen Bradley PLC and HMI programming (preferred).




- Experience with Siemens programming is an asset.
- Knowledge of industrial Ethernet networks and communication standards.
- Knowledge of control and distribution panels, switchgear, and MCCs.
- Excellent analytical, technical, problem‑solving, research, and teamwork skills.
- Computer skills – AutoCAD, MS Project, Excel, Word, etc.
- Organizational skills – managing projects.
- Some travel to various sites in North America will be required.

Benefits of Employment

IKA recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal is to promote individual employee’s sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty and teamwork. We offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace, and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment

IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates partaking in all aspects of the selection process.

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📌 Corporate Electrical Technologist (Brampton)
🏢 IKO North America
📍 Brampton