About the Role
The Controls Designer develops electrical and pneumatic designs for custom industrial automation systems. This role is responsible for creating accurate, practical, and cost-effective controls designs that meet customer requirements and can be efficiently built, integrated, and supported by the project team.

Location: London, ON
Employment Type: Full Time
Department: Engineering
Wage: $33/hr. - $45/hr.

Responsibilities
Develop electrical and pneumatic schematics for custom automation systems using SolidWorks Electrical.
Review project scope, customer specifications, and functional requirements to determine controls-design requirements.
Select electrical, safety, controls, and pneumatic components based on technical requirements, availability, cost, and customer standards.
Participate in concept, internal design, and customer design reviews.
Work closely with Mechanical Design, Programming, Applications, Project Management, and Build teams throughout the project lifecycle.
Support Applications Engineering with controls concepts, design-labor estimates, and controls-purchase estimates.
Develop technical requirements and RFQs for major controls purchases and communicate with suppliers regarding specifications, pricing, and lead times.
Identify long-lead components, technical risks, design conflicts, and potential budget or schedule impacts.
Support the Build and Programming teams by resolving controls-design issues during assembly, integration, and commissioning.
Communicate with customers as required to ensure designs meet applicable specifications and standards.
Maintain accurate project documentation, including as-built schematics, bills of materials, spare-parts lists, and OEM documentation.
Develop and maintain controls-design standards, templates,



and best practices.

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. BOS welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Minimum 5 years of direct experience in electrical controls design for industrial machinery or automation systems is required.
Diploma or degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Experience with SolidWorks Electrical, AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or similar electrical-design software.
Working knowledge of industrial controls, including PLC-based systems, I/O, safety devices, sensors, motor controls, and pneumatic systems.
Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, technical specifications, and customer standards.
Robust attention to detail, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Experience in custom industrial automation is considered an asset.

Why Join BOS
Total Rewards
Competitive base compensation
Annual profit sharing
RRSP employer matching program

Health & Wellbeing
Flexible extended health and dental plans
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Banked hours program to support work-life balance

Growth & Development
Leadership and mentorship programs
Career planning and goal setting
Internal advancement opportunities

Culture & Community
Staff appreciation lunches & socials
Bi-annual company events
Employee recognition programs

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📌 Controls Designer (Ontario)
🏢 BOS Innovations
📍 Ontario