Industrial automation expertise drives this Electrical Designer position at REEL Aluminium in Burlington, Ontario, supporting complex lifting equipment.
You will design and develop electrical control systems for equipment serving demanding aluminium industry applications. The position combines controls design, component selection, system integration, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning. Collaboration with Project Engineers, Mechanical Designers, external integrators, customers, and suppliers is central to project delivery.
Key Responsibilities: Coordinate electrical designers and external integrators
Ensure control systems meet customer specifications
Choose current, reliable, cost-effective electrical technologies
Maintain engineering documentation and Vault processes
Apply health, safety, and environmental policies
Requirements: Approximately five years in controls design or automation
Solid electrical controls knowledge and practical problem-solving
Understanding of mechanical and hydraulic concepts
Organized, autonomous, and comfortable managing priorities
Effective communication and multidisciplinary collaboration skills
Use industrial automation, system integration, and controls knowledge to support REEL equipment from engineering through commissioning.