Posted 12 days ago
Electrical Designer
@ JENOPTIK AG
Barrie, Ontario
Overview
Prodomax Automation Ltd. in Barrie, Ontario is hiring an Electrical Designer at junior, intermediate and senior levels to design PLC control systems for automated industrial equipment. The work covers design documentation, power and load calculations, bills of materials and floor support during build. The posting states a salary range of $65,000 to $87,000 plus profit-sharing and an RRSP match.
Pay:
$65,000–$87,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Design automated PLC control systems using AutoCAD Electrical and Eplan
- Provide component specifications, safety architecture and load calculations
- Prepare bills of materials and order electrical material through an ERP program
- Provide floor-level support during build and validate system safeties
- Coordinate with other disciplines and interact with customers and suppliers
Requirements summary:
- Engineering degree or engineering technologist/technician (BSc., P.Eng. or CET)
- Entry level to 8 years of direct design experience depending on level
- Working knowledge of PLC architecture, discrete and remote I/O
- Knowledge of industrial communication networks (Ethernet IP, RIO, Profibus, DeviceNet)
- AutoCAD Electrical preferred
- Familiarity with control reliable circuits and safety PLC standards
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-25
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-26
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-26
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Job details
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 0+ years |
| Work setting | Office, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | CET |
| Encouraged to apply | Women |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required), Trade certificate (required) |
| Fields of study | Engineering, Engineering technology |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Generous parental leave, Retirement plan, Tuition support, Performance bonus, Wellness, Paid training |
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JENOPTIK AG
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Jenoptik – MORE LIGHT. We are a company where bright ideas are born. Changing the world with light demands for an exploring spirit. Discover challenges the world is facing, at Jenoptik you change the world. 💡PHOTONICS: Optical technologies are at the heart of our business. Explore the variety of our photonics-based products and services: We’re on Mars with NASA. We’re behind the quality of your smartphone camera lenses. We enable smart manufacturing with laser & metrology solutions customized to your manufacturing environment. We make roads and communities safer. 🚀MARKETS: Our key target markets primarily include the semiconductor equipment industry, electronics, life science and medical technology, metrology as well as smart mobility incl. road traffic safety and civil security. 🌎LOCATIONS: The Jenoptik Group headquarters are in Jena, Thuringia, Germany. Next to our major sites in Germany, we maintain production and assembly sites in the USA, France, the United Kingdom and Asia-Pacific. 🌳SUSTAINABILITY: Together with our customers, we create forward-looking trends in the fields of energy efficiency, healthcare, the environment, mobility, and safety. With our products we can make significant contributions to meeting the societal challenges we face as well as to the conservation and efficient use of resources. 🌈INCLUSION: As an international company with about 4,600 employees, we are aware of our responsibility to create an appreciative and unprejudiced working environment and support diversity, equity and inclusion in our teams. We are committed to increasing the number of international und female managers in our company and signed the “Charta der Vielfalt”, an employer initiative for diversity, in 2020. Grow with leading and bright ideas. Become a JENIUS. Impressum, Legal Notice: https://www.jenoptik.com/legal-notice
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| Industry | Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Jena, Thüringen |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1991 |
| Specialties | photonicsmicroopticsoptoelectronicslife scienceshealthcarediagnosticsdigital imagingautomationlasersmetrology |
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Prodomax Automation Ltd. is currently seeking an ELECTRICAL DESIGNER to join our team.
Located in Barrie, Ontario, Prodomax is a specialized industrial engineering firm focused on designing complex automation with a blue-chip customer base since 1971. Operating from two facilities totaling 200,000 square feet with 200+ employees; we are ISO 9001:2015 certified.
The Opportunity – ELECTRICAL DESIGNER
You will provide Electrical Design solutions reporting directly to the Electrical Design Supervisor. Your level within the role will be determined by the skills and experience you bring when taking on this exciting career opportunity. Responsibilities are noted as you progress within the role.
Qualifications, skills and abilities
Junior:
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist in designing automated PLC control systems using AutoCAD Electrical and Eplan incorporating equipment from manufacturers such as Allen Bradley, Siemens and Omron
- Provide design documentation with supervision including:
- Component specifications and approval based on customer requirements
- Safety architecture and plan layouts for safety audit purposes
- Load calculations on power distribution panels, control power supplies as well as weld systems
- Provide Bill of Materials based on system design
- Assist with floor level support during build with respect to design changes
- Coordinate with other disciplines to streamline delivery
- Assist with development of efficient means and standards to ensure budgets and schedules are met
- Assist in validating system safeties function as designed
- Order electrical material using an ERP program
- Participate in interactions with customers and suppliers
Job Qualifications:
- Engineering Degree or Engineering Technologist/Technician (BSc. P. Eng. or CET.)
- Entry level design experience
- Basic understanding of other project disciplines (i.e. Fluid Power, Mechanical Design)
- Basic knowledge of PLC architecture including discrete and remote I/O
- Basic knowledge of communication networks (Ethernet IP, RIO, Profibus, Devicenet. Etc.)
- Basic knowledge of AutoCAD software with Acad Electrical preferred
- Basic understanding of load calculations
- Familiar with control reliable circuits, safety PLC systems and applicable safety standards with respect to automated equipment
Growth Focus: Actively seeks mentorship and takes ownership of progressively more complex tasks to transition from assisting on projects to independently leading small projects. Work towards an Intermediate level position.
Intermediate:
Job Responsibilities:
- Design Automated PLC control systems using AutoCAD Electrical and Eplan incorporating equipment from manufacturers such as Allen Bradley, Siemens and Omron
- Provide design documentation including:
- Component specifications and approval based on customer requirements
- Safety Architecture and plan layouts for safety audit purposes
- Safety plan for all areas of the cell as well as safety network response times
- Load calculations on power distribution panels, control power supplies as well as weld systems
- Provide Bill of Materials based on system design
- Assist with floor level support during build with respect to design changes
- Coordinate with other disciplines to streamline delivery
- Develop efficient means and standards to ensure budgets and schedules are met
- Validate system safeties function as designed
- Order electrical material using an ERP program
- Interact with customers and suppliers
- Lead projects as an electrical designer in a team environment
Job Qualifications:
- Engineering Degree or Engineering Technologist/Technician (BSc. P. Eng. or CET.)
- Minimum 5 years direct working experience
- Good understanding of other project disciplines (i.e. Fluid Power, Mechanical Design)
- Working knowledge of PLC architecture including discrete and remote I/O
- Working knowledge of communication networks (Ethernet IP, RIO, Profibus, Devicenet. Etc.)
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD software with Acad Electrical preferred
- Capable of performing load calculations for resistance welding, Mig welding and assembly production lines
- Direct experience with control reliable circuits and Safety PLC Systems and knowledge of the applicable safety standards with respect to automated equipment
Growth Focus: Demonstrates technical leadership by identifying design efficiencies and takes a lead role on projects. Works towards a Senior level position.
Senior:
Job Responsibilities:
- Design Automated PLC control systems using AutoCAD Electrical and Eplan incorporating equipment from manufacturers such as Allen Bradley, Siemens and Omron
- Provide design documentation including:
- Component specifications and approval based on customer requirements
- Safety Architecture and plan layouts for safety audit purposes
- Safety plan for all areas of the cell as well as safety network response times
- Load calculations on power distribution panels, control power supplies as well as weld systems
- Provide Bill of Materials based on system design
- Assist with floor level support during build with respect to design changes
- Coordinate with other disciplines to streamline delivery
- Develop efficient means and standards to ensure budgets and schedules are met
- Validate system safeties function as designed
- Order electrical material using an ERP program
- Interact with customers and suppliers
- Mentor and lead junior designers
Job Qualifications:
- Engineering Degree or Engineering Technologist/Technician (BSc. P. Eng. or CET.)
- Minimum 8 years direct working experience
- Good understanding of other project disciplines (i.e. Fluid Power, Mechanical Design)
- Working knowledge of PLC architecture including discrete and remote I/O
- Working knowledge of communication networks (Ethernet IP, RIO, Profibus, Devicenet, etc.)
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD software with Acad Electrical preferred
- Capable of performing load calculations for resistance welding, Mig welding and assembly production lines
- Direct experience with control reliable circuits and Safety PLC Systems and knowledge of the applicable safety standards with respect to automated equipment
Our Benefits:
- Safe, professional work environment
- Women's Network and Inclusion and Diversity Committee
- Employee training, development, tuition and professional fee reimbursements
- Competitive salary and profit-sharing plan
- Accrual of vacation pay during parental leave
- Partial tuition reimbursement for employees’ children
- Comprehensive Group Health & Dental Benefit Plan for single employees and those with families. Complimented by an Employee assistance and wellness program
- Matching Registered Retirement Savings Plan and Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan up to 5%
- Subsidized onsite cafeteria
- Annual performance review
- Casual business dress
- Referral Bonus: Earn up to $3,000 if you recommend an approved permanent hire – family & friends included
- Safety shoes and safety glasses reimbursement
- Prodomax Employee Excellence Recognition (PEER) Awards
What we offer:
Competitive Annual Compensation: *$65,000.00 - $87,000.00
*The actual compensation a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
Comprehensive benefits: including RRSP matching and healthcare spending account.
Performance-based bonuses tied to organizational performance and your success in achieving annual project goals set/reviewed annually with your Supervisor.
Environment: A collaborative, high-tech culture where creativity and data-driven decision-making are celebrated.
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