Electrical Drafter

**About us**

Hunterwood Technologies is a leading Alberta manufacturer of equipment for the agriculture & biomass industries. Established in 1994, the founders believed they could design and build automated agricultural equipment to benefit growing retail and export industries. The company used innovation and engineering to launch into the global hay automation market and have since distinguished ourselves as world leaders in mechanical, electrical, automation and hydraulic design and fabrication.

Located in Cochrane, Alberta, Canada, we perform work around the world, in major forage exporting to installing and maintaining equipment in Australia, Europe, Africa, South America and the United States. At Hunterwood you will work in a dynamic team-based environment where safety and reliability are critical.

**Summary**:
The Electrical Drafter is responsible for creating and maintaining accurate electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and layouts.

**Duties**:
Depending on experience level and particular project assignments, duties may include the following:

- Understand technical specifications of sensors and controllers to ensure appropriate wiring connections
- Create schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, cable schedules, and related documentation to clearly communicate designs to other departments and clients
- Create and review Bills of Materials
- Manage and maintain accurate component data in internal parts database
- Coordinate with vendors to identify and specify required parts and substitutes
- Create and submit pre-order lists and Engineering Change Orders
- Create and maintain clear and logical control screen layouts for operator interfaces
- Contribute to functional safety of machine designs through design choices
- Advise engineers and designers regarding improvements to designs or processes for continuous improvement
- Coordinate with mechanical and hydraulic design disciplines for effective integration of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical aspects of systems
- Contribute to compliance with relevant regulations, codes, and standards
- Create and maintain clear documentation of work
- Manage time and projects effectively, in line with priorities and strategic objectives communicated by management
- Provide support to panel shop for assembly of electrical panels and interpretation of documentation

**Qualifications**:

- Diploma, degree, or related experience in a field related to electrical engineering technology, instrumentation, automation, or electrical drafting
- Excellent customer service, communication and interpersonal skills
- Basic to intermediate skills in the Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience with Solidworks Electrical is preferred

**Travel Requirements**:
Regular local and international travel may be required to support equipment installation / commissioning or service

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Cochrane, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- SolidWorks: 1 year (preferred)
- Electrical Design: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location