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About the Role
The Controls Designer develops electrical and pneumatic designs for custom industrial automation systems, creating accurate, practical, and cost-effective solutions that meet customer requirements and are efficiently built, integrated, and supported.
Responsibilities
- Develop electrical and pneumatic schematics for custom automation systems using SolidWorks Electrical.
- Review project scope, customer specifications, and functional requirements to determine controls-design requirements.
- Select electrical, safety, controls, and pneumatic components based on technical requirements, availability, cost, and customer standards.
- Participate in concept, internal design, and customer design reviews.
- Work closely with Mechanical Design, Programming, Applications, Project Management, and Build teams throughout the project lifecycle.
- Support Applications Engineering with controls concepts, design-labor estimates, and controls-purchase estimates.
- Develop technical requirements and RFQs for major controls purchases and communicate with suppliers regarding specifications, pricing, and lead times.
- Identify long-lead components, technical risks, design conflicts, and potential budget or schedule impacts.
- Support the Build and Programming teams by resolving controls-design issues during assembly, integration, and commissioning.
- Communicate with customers as required to ensure designs meet applicable specifications and standards.
- Maintain accurate project documentation, including as-built schematics, bills of materials, spare-parts lists, and OEM documentation.
- Develop and maintain controls-design standards, templates, and best practices.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of direct experience in electrical controls design for industrial machinery or automation systems.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, technical specifications, and customer standards.
- Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada.
Skills
- SolidWorks Electrical
- AutoCAD Electrical
- EPLAN
- Industrial controls
- PLC-based systems
- I/O
- Safety devices
- Sensors
- Motor controls
- Pneumatic systems
- Attention to detail
- Organization
- Communication
- Problem-solving skills
- Custom industrial automation
Location
- London, ON
Work Type
- Full Time
Experience Level
- Minimum 5 years of direct experience in electrical controls design for industrial machinery or automation systems
Education Level
- Diploma or degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Salary/Compensations
- $33/hr. - $45/hr.
Benefits
- Competitive base compensation
- Annual profit sharing
- RRSP employer matching program
- Flexible extended health and dental plans
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Banked hours program to support work-life balance
- Leadership and mentorship programs
- Career planning and goal setting
- Internal advancement opportunities
- Staff appreciation lunches & socials
- Bi-annual company events
- Employee recognition programs
About the Company
- At BOS Innovations, we are driven by a clear purpose: to deliver exceptional industrial automation solutions that solve real manufacturing challenges and enable our customers to compete at the highest levels.
- For over 25 years, we’ve partnered with manufacturers across North America, from automotive to energy to advanced industries -providing intelligent automation systems built on precision, reliability, and innovation.
- Guided by our core values of Truth, Excellence, Work Ethics, and Innovation, we are committed to serving our customers and supporting one another with integrity and accountability.
- At BOS, people come first. We believe in cultivating an environment where talented individuals grow into inspired professionals of character and competence.
- Our purpose is not only to deliver great technology, but also to develop great people - fostering collaboration, continuous learning, and professional growth.
Equal Opportunity
- BOS welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.