Electrical Designer, Fields Control

2 weeks ago

Richmond, British Columbia, Canada Food Process Solutions Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

Position Scope

The Electrical Designer is primarily responsible for the design of industrial electrical systems for FPS machines. This role involves supporting experienced colleagues throughout the entire electrical design process—from conceptualization, through testing, analysis, and refinement, to implementation.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in Electrical Engineering, demonstrate a solid understanding of electrical and control principles, and be capable of balancing company cost considerations with customer value. A positive attitude, excellent communication skills, and openness to new ideas and challenges are essential.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain electrical drawings, documentation, and bills of materials for control panels across various FPS projects
  • Design power distribution drawings (24VDC, 120VAC, 480VAC, 575VAC, etc.)
  • Design control system drawings (PLC I/O, instruments, VFDs, motion control, and panel layouts)
  • Develop network architecture diagrams (e.g., Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, etc.)
  • Generate bills of materials using components from Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider, Rittal, Hoffman, and others
  • Provide field installation support and develop cable schedules as needed
  • Support and participate in control panel Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT)
  • Understand and follow FPS Autodesk Vault practices and documentation management procedures
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Abilities

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
  • A minimum of 1 year of engineering experience is required. Experience specializing in food processing equipment or related design is considered an asset
  • Proficient in AutoCAD Electrical
  • Knowledge of relevant electrical standards (UL, CSA, CE) is considered an asset
  • EGBC registration as a P.Eng. or EIT is an asset
  • Self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team
  • Comfortable managing multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences

Candidate with more experience will be considered Senior Electrical Designer, Field Controls.

FPS Food Process Solutions Corporation is an equal opportunity employer, and we thank you for your interest in the position. Only those candidates who match the requirements and are eligible to work in Canada will be contacted / shortlisted.

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