Electrical Designer

Position Title: Electrical Designer

About Us: Wolfe Heavy Equipment manufactures premium equipment for underground infrastructure installation. We engineer and manufacture equipment from Plows to Trenchers that install renewable-energy power transmission lines, water drainage lines, and equipment for the oil and gas sectors.

We value passionate and highly motivated team members who want to make a difference. We pride ourselves on our culture of working as a team to find innovative solutions, relentlessly pursuing excellence, and taking on challenging assignments.

At Wolfe, our goal is to be an industry leader, and help our customers realize increased value through our products and services. We aim to serve our customers with passion and pride. We are growing our business and are looking for team members who desire to join in this challenge. If you are a passionate about the future and have the drive to succeed, send us your resume.

We look forward to growing with you!

Role Purpose: Electrical Designers will be responsible for carrying out a variety of engineering duties including designing, researching, and prototyping new products/designs. They will also develop a detailed knowledge of current and past electrical/control systems in order to help with our service technicians with troubleshooting. They will collaborate across departments on various design projects, using in-depth knowledge of the latest design trends and engineering software.

Reports To: Engineering Manager

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for design control of all electrical drawings, electrical and hydraulic schematics as well as machine control software
• Develop understand of current and past electrical systems to be able to help in troubleshooting of field issues encountered by service technicians, hands-on trouble shooting skills
• Approval of resourcing of electrical components, aid with supplier development
• Design improvements to current electrical wiring diagrams and schematics by updating electrical systems and components
• Responsible for electrical design and controls for new machine development including programing and design some of which may be outsourced. Troubleshooting of prototype electrical/control systems. This will include development of the Wolfe App.
• Create and maintain project/job documentation. Aid technical documentation coordinator with operation and service manuals and parts books.
• Utilize proprietary software as well as other engineering skills and knowledge to assure that work product meets design criteria and operating conditions.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineering team members and other departments (ex. Quoting, fabrication, assembly, etc.)
• Effectively work with vendors and customers.
• Provide technical and engineering support for day-to-day manufacturing issues and trouble shooting
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Postsecondary degree or diploma in electrical or electronic engineering or a related field
• Previous engineering experience, including good understanding of the following (an asset):
• Autocad Electrical
• Mobile Equipment electrical design and control systems, CAN systems
• Danfoss Plus 1 or similar electro-hydraulic systems
• Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel)

Key Competencies and Behaviours:

• A Professional approach and someone who is passionate about Wolfe values and culture

-Excellence in daily work:

• Goal-oriented, organized team player
• Able to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively
• Desire, determination, and aspires to be the best
• Creative problem solver who thrives when presented with a challenge
• Takes ownership and drives initiatives
• Passion for a better way, brings energy to the task
• Works collaboratively with team to bring projects from concept to the floor

-Positive and engaged:

• Collaborates and works across boundaries
• Is “real” and relatable, humble
• Works for the best of the customer and company

-Works to high standards:

• Data driven with an analytical mind
• Develops deep understanding of customers and their needs
• Provides alternative solutions to complex problems
• Creative thinker

-Technically inclined:

• Logical thinker, able to effectively execute projects
• Understand how to comply with all regulations and customer specific requirements

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Strathroy, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• AutoCAD: 3 years (preferred)
• Electrical Design: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person