Electrical & Controls Designer (2023)

Since 1963, IRCO Automation, a privately held Canadian company, has been designing, engineering and manufacturing integrated welding automated solutions and weld positioning products. With over 18,000 projects installed worldwide, our company’s client base includes many Fortune 1000 companies in the Oil/Energy, Defence, Mobile Equipment, and Structural Steel sectors.

At IRCO Automation we focus on building lasting relationships and work according to our core values of Passion for what we do, Respect for each other, Commitment to our customers and partners, Teamwork and collaboration and Innovation for continued growth. Just over a year ago we moved into a new location and are excited for our next growth phase.

Candidates will find more information about the company at www.ircoautomation.com

Job Description

Title: Electrical and Controls Designer

Reports to: Operations Manager

Overview:

The primary responsibility of the Electrical & Controls Designer is to work with team members to design electrical controls and PLC programs for equipment. The Electrical & Controls Designer will also be responsible for supervising the installation of equipment and correcting designs and malfunctions. They will also provide training and resources to customers and other coworkers.

Key Metrics

On time delivery
On budget (time and financial)
Concise electrical designs
Design and manage PLC programs
PLC programming and debugging
Rework/warranty/SRED

Main Duties

Ensure all work-related functions are completed according to IRCO’s Health & Safety policies as per the OHSA rules and regulations
Work according to the standards listed in the IRCO Handbook
All work is to be completed to IRCO’s quality standards
Assist Sales in the development of technical proposals
Interpret customer requirements to ensure desired functionality is achieved by the design
Experienced in the design of high voltage controls, PLC, and sensors
PLC programming using RSLogix and HMI programming using FactoryTalk
Design according to Engineering Design Standards (CSA, U/L, CE, etc.)
Review plans to fully understand all parts that are required for completion of the assembly
Advise Purchasing & Operations Manager of all parts that are required to be purchased, or built, for the assembly component, within the required schedule
Follow the ECR/ECN process
Responsible to provide scope and plans for all subcontracted work issued
Responsible for inspecting subcontracted work to ensure it meets engineering specifications and IRCO’s quality standards
Ensure all projects are completed within budgeted amounts of cost and time
Assist in determining the most efficient and safe build sequence
Advise Operations Manager of any programming problems, delays, or rework that could impact delivery
Provide technical support for team members as required
Assist in developing the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and Site Acceptance Test (SAT) criteria
Responsible for Pre-Delivery Inspections (PDIs). Ensure that the equipment operates according to Engineering Specifications and make adjustments if required
Responsible for the creation of manuals and component part lists used for all designs, and ensure that copies are made available
Maintain data architecture for design files (hard & soft) in an orderly fashion
Travel, as required, for Sales functions, as well as for installations, repairs, and upgrades of equipment at customer sites
Troubleshoot problems while providing quality customer care for after-sales issues
Perform other duties as assigned by the Operations Manager

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