Control Systems Hardware Designer

Cambridge, ON

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Role Summary:

Our customer provides factory-wide automation solutions, custom design, build and service critical automated solutions for a variety of sectors. Join our talented team to advance their goals!

Project Responsibilities:

· Work with mechanical designers during mechanical design process to design a control system that will enable the machine to perform its intended function safely and reliably.

· Formulate and produce complete electrical design package, which includes detailed electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics, cable routing diagrams, panel layouts, bills of materials and material requisitions, based on standard specifications and the customers’ requirements.

· Work with other members of the Controls Engineering Department and other groups to continuously improve methods of integrating controls technology, with the goals being enhanced safety, enhanced functionality and reduced cost.

· Work with other members of the Controls Engineering Department and other groups to ensure that labour budgets and material budgets are adhered to or improved upon.

· Specify all electrical and controls-related hardware and software and produce requisitions for material purchases.

· Integrate third party equipment and electronic component entry into electrical design packages. Examples include serial and network communications, hardware handshaking, opto-isolation, electrical and ultrasonic welding applications, vision systems, motion control products, transducers and signal conditioners.

· Verify that electrical design package is complete, accurate and safe based on sound design practices and accepted standards, and that the I/O drawings meet program requirements prior to issue to shop floor.

· Work with customers, project managers, designers, toolmakers and electricians to solve problems in order to provide the customer with a complete, functional system.

· Work with other members of the Controls Engineering Department and other groups to continuously improve methods of integrating controls technology.

· Provide customers with training specific to their current project (i.e. electrical hardware, machine operation, programming principles, program functionality and program structure).

Education:

A post-secondary technology diploma or engineering degree or equivalent, specializing in electronics, electrical or controls technology.

Experience:

Experience in electrical control systems design, preferably in the industrial automation field. A working knowledge of ePlan and AutoCAD and the ability to keep abreast of leading-edge technology is essential.

Must-Haves

• Software for electrical design: EPLAN electrical 2024
• Industry standards that applied to automation: national electric code Gene, UL, CSA, CE (Europe), UL 508A, National Fire Protection Agency
• Functional safety: ISO 13849-1 very specific details on risk assessment
• Basic electrical knowledge
• Nice -Haves
• Software: AutoCAD electrical, SolidWorks Electrical is good but training will be needed for EPLAN electrical
• Pneumatic knowledge

About ALTEN:

In just three decades, ALTEN has emerged as a global leader in Research and Development, Engineering, Information Technology Services, Life Sciences, and Network Services. Our footprint spans across 30 countries, with over 60,000 consultants driving innovation and technical excellence. Trusted by industry giants, we have become synonymous with pioneering solutions and unwavering expertise. ALTEN CANADA , a proud subsidiary of ALTEN headquartered in France, is committed to serving the Canadian market. With local offices in Montreal and Toronto, we bring our global expertise to the forefront of Canadian innovation.

At ALTEN CANADA , our consultants thrive on tackling complex and highly technical projects across a diverse range of industries. From Manufacturing to Information Systems, IT Automation to Life Sciences, Energy to Automotive, Rail and Transportation to Telecommunications, Aerospace and Defense, our commitment to excellence knows no bounds.