Automation Electrical Designer

Join Our Team as an Automation Electrical Designer at Johnson Electric!

Location: Ancaster, ON (Onsite)
Department: Automation
Salary Range: $105-115K annually
Vacancy Type: Existing Position
Travel: North America (Canada & USA, as required)

As our next Automation Electrical Designer, you will be responsible for designing, testing, commissioning, and supporting electrical control systems for advanced automation and assembly solutions. We are seeking an experienced Automation Electrical Designer with a machine building background to design, commission, and support custom automated manufacturing equipment. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with electrical controls design, PLC-controlled machinery, industrial networking, machine safety, commissioning, and robotic integration within a machine builder, systems integrator, or OEM environment.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Employee Well-being: Focus on employee health and well-being with various wellness programs and initiatives.

• Sustainability Commitment: Work for a company committed to sustainability and making a positive impact on the environment.

• Inclusive Workplace: An inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees are valued and respected.

• Technological Leadership: Be part of a company that is a leader in its field, driving technological advancements.

• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours and policies that support a healthy work-life balance.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Designing, developing, and supporting electrical control systems for automation equipment and machinery

• Ensuring compliance with all applicable Quality, Safety, and Environmental standards (IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, CSA, UL, and company standards)

• Testing and troubleshooting PLC and HMI programs

• Supporting machine installation, testing, debugging, and commissioning during startups

• Performing Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) support and providing remote troubleshooting assistance to field service teams

• Conducting Proof of Concept activities for complex technical challenges

• Collaborating with engineering and project management teams to design and deliver automated assembly solutions

• Creating and maintaining electrical documentation for new and existing equipment

• Participating in continuous improvement initiatives related to automation and controls

• Traveling to Johnson Electric manufacturing facilities as required to support project execution

• Performing other related duties as required

What We’re Looking For

• Post‑secondary education in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Design, Mechatronics, Industrial, or Electromechanical disciplines

• Strong experience in industrial automation to "hit the ground running."

• Minimum 4+ years of extensive experience designing industrial electrical control systems using EPLAN or equivalent schematic software, with the capability to adopt EPLAN rapidly and apply it effectively in live production projects.

• Strong knowledge of electrical codes, safety compliance, and standards for industrial automation and robotic systems

• Ability to create, read, and interpret electrical schematics and control system designs

• Expertise with PLC and HMI systems

• Experience commissioning machines, including:

  • I/O checkout

  • Ethernet/IP device configuration

  • Machine safety setup and validation

  • Troubleshooting automation issues

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office tools

• Hands‑on technical aptitude (capable of safely swapping components when required)

• Experience with SolidWorks for pneumatic/mechanical drawings is an asset

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

• High integrity, dependability, and results‑driven mindset

• Robotics experience

How to Apply: Apply online at www.johnsonelectric.com — We can’t wait to meet you!

What We Offer

Johnson Electric offers talented people like you the opportunity to grow professionally and personally, surrounded by some of the most dedicated, innovative, and entrepreneurial colleagues you will find anywhere. Of course, we offer competitive pay and benefits, and far more than that, we offer you a culture driven by our values and designed to ensure that our most important asset—our people—can flourish.  Johnson Electric welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Johnson Electric is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free recruitment and selection process. Applicants should advise Human Resources if they require any type of accommodation during the recruitment process.

Please note: Johnson Electric may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools as part of our process.

Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team

Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.