Electrical Controls Designer/Panel Builder

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Magna Mechatronics & Mirrors develops intelligent access and vision systems that enhance vehicle safety, functionality, and user interaction. As a global automotive supplier and full-system partner, Magna brings together expertise across Mechatronics and Mirror systems to deliver integrated solutions that support the evolution of vehicle architectures.

Salary Range: $30.00/per hour - $40.00/per hour

Key Responsibilities

• Design industrial automation electrical systems using SolidWorks Electrical.
• Create and maintain electrical schematics, control-panel layouts, wiring and connection diagrams, wire and device numbering, cable documentation, bills of materials, and revision-controlled/as-built documentation.
• Design systems incorporating Rockwell controls, robotics, vision, measurement and gauging, machine safety, VFDs, servos, sensors, instrumentation, and industrial networking.
• Select PLC I/O, power supplies, circuit protection, relays, contactors, terminal blocks, drives, safety hardware, sensors, networking equipment, and other industrial control components.
• Develop practical control-panel layouts considering component placement, heat management, wire duct, DIN rail, wiring access, serviceability, and maintainability.
• Build, wire, label, inspect, and test industrial control panels.
• Perform machine and field-device wiring, electrical testing, and point-to-point verification.
• Support equipment integration and commissioning.
• Modify and retrofit existing industrial manufacturing equipment.
• Field-verify installed equipment and update drawings to accurately represent as-built conditions.
• Maintain consistent electrical-design, documentation, and panel-building standards.

Required Software, Demonstrated proficiency with SolidWorks Electrical, including:

• Electrical schematic development
• Component and device management
• Wire numbering and cross-references
• Wiring and connection documentation
• Bills of materials and reports
• Drawing and revision management

Required Controls Hardware Knowledge, Working knowledge of:

• Allen-Bradley SLC 500
• CompactLogix
• ControlLogix
• PanelView / PanelView Plus HMIs
• Rockwell I/O and associated control hardware

Industrial Communications, Working knowledge of:

• EtherNet/IP
• Industrial Ethernet
• Networked I/O and automation devices
• Device addressing and connectivity

Automation & Safety Experience, Experience designing, wiring, or supporting industrial automation systems is strongly preferred, including:

• FANUC and Yaskawa Motoman robotic systems
• Machine vision and automated inspection systems
• Measurement and gauging systems
• Servo motors, drives, and VFDs
• Industrial sensors and instrumentation
• Barcode and traceability equipment
• Automated assembly and material-handling systems
• Machine-safety systems, including safety PLCs/I/O, E-stops, guard interlocks, light curtains, area scanners, and robot safety interfaces
• Electrical isolation, circuit protection, grounding, and safeguarding
• Machine risk assessment and safety-related electrical documentation

Candidates should be able to incorporate machine-safety requirements into SolidWorks Electrical designs and ensure equipment modifications maintain required safeguards.

Experience with every listed manufacturer is not required. Relevant experience with comparable industrial automation technologies will be considered.

Required Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering Technician/Technologist diploma or equivalent education and practical experience.
• Demonstrated industrial proficiency with SolidWorks Electrical.
• Experience designing electrical control systems for industrial manufacturing equipment.
• Hands-on control-panel building and industrial machine-wiring experience.
• Ability to create, interpret, modify, and field-verify industrial electrical schematics.
• Basic understanding of pneumatic and hydraulic systems, including cylinders, valves, solenoids, pressure switches, sensors, and their electrical/control interfaces.
• Understanding of 24 VDC controls, AC industrial control circuits, three-phase power, PLC I/O, motor controls, VFDs, machine safety, sensors, instrumentation, and industrial communications.
• Strong electrical testing and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working at a design workstation and hands-on with industrial automation equipment.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Ontario 442A Industrial Electrician certification is strongly preferred.
• Ontario 309A Construction and Maintenance Electrician certification with significant industrial manufacturing or automation experience will also be considered.
• Automotive, high-volume, or automated manufacturing experience.
• Equipment modifications, retrofits, installation, and commissioning.
• FANUC and/or Yaskawa Motoman robotic-system experience.
• Machine vision, measurement, and gauging experience.
• Automated manufacturing-cell electrical design.

• A great work experience with a diverse and dedicated workforce
• A strong focus on safety and health and wellness (fitness membership discounts)
• Five and a half (5.5.) paid personal days
• Competitive extended health benefits
• Group RRSP matching program
• Profit Sharing Plan
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Continuous Improvement and Development Culture

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire based on experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.