Senior Electrical Engineer

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!
 

Job Description

Senior Electrical Engineer

Glass Mat Operations

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Competitive salary
• Competitive health and benefit plan
• Competitive matched retirement savings program
• The opportunity to join a continuously growing organization with focus on Diversity and Inclusion
• The opportunity to work with an industry leader in manufacturing

WHEN YOU JOIN US YOU WILL BE;

• Provide engineering support and project management for capital projects and major repair projects. Create, maintain and keep current documentation and electronic versions of all electrical and schematics including panel layouts, PLC programs.
• Provide expertise in PLC Control Systems and Programming in the development and troubleshooting of Electrical and Automation Control Systems.
• Design circuit and layout drawings of control and power panels
• Coordinate with engineering and shop personnel on existing machine control modifications to robotic and electrical systems.
• Develop further knowledge and skills in the application of engineering principles, scientific analysis, and LEAN principles.
• Assist in training the shop personnel and assisting them in checking or trouble shooting equipment as required.
• Coordinate project installations with Maintenance and contractors.
• Participate in the identification and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify and troubleshoot complex technical issues and provide the necessary solutions to eliminate root causes.

• Inspecting electrical components during and after the product installation

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE;

• Bachelor of Science Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering
• With a minimum of 12 years working experience in the Electrical Engineering field
• Experience in the design and operation of high-speed manufacturing and converting equipment
• Ability to manage multiple projects and activities in parallel and drive them to achieve the intended results
• Ability to discuss technical issues in a business environment
• Knowledge of Siemens controls required.
• Knowledge/Experience with equipment used in the production of non-woven fiberglass based materials or paper industry is a plus
• Proficient in computer-aided design and drafting software
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to determine customer needs to develop project specifications and scope
• Ability to interpret and implement specifications 

WORK AUTHORIZATIONS AND TRAVEL;

• Must be willing to travel both international and domestic

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Benefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.
 

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment: IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.