Gorbel
Senior Electrical Designer
Canada, Ontario, Elmira · Senior
Sponsorship not specified$72k-$133kDetected 30 days ago
PythonAccessibilityExcelERPHRCustomer SupportSolidWorksAutoCADPLCElectrical EngineeringControlsTCP/IPLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingMentoringMicrosoft OfficeLean Manufacturing
About the role
- We're currently hiring for open positions in the US and Canada.
- We operate in Canada as Engineered Lifting Systems and Equipment (ELS)/DBA Gorbel® Canada, and subsequent communication related to Canadian positions may show the ELS name.
- You may be contacted by phone by recruitment personnel based in either Canada or New York.
Responsibilities
- Lead the complete electrical and control systems, including power distribution, control architecture, PLC and other device software, industrial communications, safety systems, enclosures, and cabling.
- Lead the control system software architecture and lifecycle expectations, ensuring version control, validation, documentation, and maintainability.
- Refine and maintain electrical and control system architecture aligned with product, manufacturing, and business requirements.
- eliminate design risks, errors, and rework.
- Lead electrical and control aspects of machine safety, including safety relays, STO functions, and safety‑related control systems.
- Provide senior‑level troubleshooting support during manufacturing, installation, commissioning, and field operation.
- Participate in and lead technical reviews, Human Centered Design exercises, project kickoffs, site visits, and debriefs.
- Collaborate cross‑functionally with other departments to ensure integrated system performance.
- Lead CAD, control documentation, and PDM structures to support manufacturing and lifecycle needs.
- Clearly communicate design intent, software behavior, safety requirements, and standards.
Requirements
- Education:
- Maintain valid driver's license and reliable vehicle.
- Maintain valid passport with ability to travel in North America as needed, less than 10%.
- 10+ years of related experience in electrical and control system design within an industrial or product development environment.
Nice to have
- Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology, Business, or Engineering
- Completion of AutoCAD Electrical courses and Solidworks courses preferred.
- P.Eng. designation an asset.
- Demonstrated leadership in producing professional, production‑ready electrical schematic sets for manufacture.
- Proven experience working in a Lean manufacturing environment with structured approaches to quality, standardization, and continuous improvement.
- Proficient software experience with ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics NAV or CSI (Cloud Suite Industrial, preferred), and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project).
- Advanced proficiency in control system integration involving PLCs, VFDs, safety devices, HMIs, and distributed I/O, including safety‑related control functions.
- Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical
Skills
- Applies strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a structured, data‑driven approach and a high level of attention to detail.
- Proactive, self‑directed, and accountable for engineering outcomes, operating effectively with minimal supervision.
Compensation
- $72,347.00 - $132,636.00
- We are committed to pay transparency and equitable compensation practices.
- The salary range listed reflects anticipated compensation based on market benchmarks and internal equity.
- Actual pay may vary depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.
- Additional compensation such as benefits and bonuses may apply.
Company info
- Gorbel's mission is simple: We improve people's lives.
- That mission guides everything we do, from the products and service we provide to our outside customers to the work environment we foster for our employees.
- We are a manufacturer of material handling and fall protection products for the production and warehouse/distribution sectors.
- We're on the cutting edge of manufacturing and distribution; a thriving, growing company that is constantly seeking out new ways to innovate and elevate our products and our processes - and we're looking for people like you to join us in that mission.
Equal opportunity
- In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, accommodation is available throughout the recruitment process.
- Should you require accommodation, please contact Human Resources at 519-669-5545.
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