Who are we?Proax Technologies is a leading Technical Automation Distributor that offers innovative product solutions in the areas of Automation and Robotics, Motion Control and Machine Safety, creating close relationships with our valued customers, vendors, and employees.
Why Join our Team?Great Place to WorkWe offer an engaging, inclusive, clean, and safe work environmentTechnical training of our products to ensure quality customer serviceOpportunities for career growth and developmentCompetitive salaries and benefitsWork with collaborative team members in the automation industryGeneral DescriptionIn this role, you will be responsible in ensuring all electrical drawings are developed with the highest standard of quality and compliance before being released to the panel shop for fabrication. This role will also include reviewing electrical designs and providing guidance and direction for other team members.
ResponsibilitiesWork closely with Automation and Project Managers to develop electrical schematics from preliminary concepts, sketches, engineering calculations, and specification sheets. Assist with project proposals, project kick-offs, design reviews, FATs, and project closeout. Thorough understanding of design and implementation of the Canadian Electrical Code for industrial automation control, power, and I/O panels. Produce electrical schematics, wiring details, panel enclosure layouts and reports using E-Plan Pro Panel in accordance with established guidelines and client specifications. Preparing the release of drawings for fabrication. Conduct site visits/audits to assess existing infrastructure, including switchgear, MCCs, control panels, cable trays, etc.
, in support of the engineering team. Provide support to Automation and Electrical Installation teams with electrical issues. Review/approve design drawings and documents as per project deliverablesContinuous evaluation of the electrical design process to ensure best possible quality of design with lowest possible cost. i. e. , evaluate methods and tools to develop systems that increase quality while reducing design time. Develop and build up EPLAN as primary software package for electrical designDevelop and standardize EPLAN library, macros, reportsRoutine correspondence with clients and all project stakeholders. Internal correspondence within the department. Technical clarification of any client queries/comments.
Facilitate with the CM/PM billing as per project milestones. Travel up to 10%- 30%Qualifications1-5 years of design experience in machinery automationBachelor’s degree in electrical engineeringExperience with EPLAN software including: EPLAN Electric P8 (schematics)EPLAN ProPanelProficiency in creating 3D macros and using smart wiring/production featuresAutoCAD ElectricalIn-depth knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code.
Knowledge and understanding of relevant Design Guidelines & Statutory RequirementsKnowledge of machine safetyKnowledge of hazardous area classificationsBasic understanding of the equipment and systems installed in the manufacturing facilities for Food, Beverage, Pharmaceutical, Water and WastewaterMicrosoft 365 Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Valid G drivers licenseEducational RequirementsBachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or an equivalent field
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