Electrical Engineer - Ottawa, Canada - Condair USA/CA

Description

Purpose of Role

As a member of a global development team, this role is responsible for the design and development of the electrical architecture and controls of electro-mechanical equipment used in commercial, industrial, and residential applications. The candidate will collaborate with development teams in Ottawa and other Condair locations and participate in project teams to support the successful completion of development projects.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty to a competent level. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Design and develop electrical, electronic, and control architecture for new equipment.
• Carry out load calculations and simulations to determine the electrical requirements of the complete equipment package and its components.
• Create wire diagrams, block diagrams, electrical schematics, and P&ID diagrams.
• Select standard commercially available electrical and electronic components.
• Create test plans for validation of electrical and electronic components.
• Prepare software specifications for third-party developers of embedded control software.
• Prepare hardware specifications for third-party designers of printed circuit boards.
• Work with third-party software & hardware developers to ensure designs are executed according to Condair specifications.
• Create test plans for validation of software and hardware (PCBs).
• Approve the use of electrical components, software, and hardware for required functionality based on review of lab test reports.
• Perform and assist with lab testing.
• Implement changes in CIP (Continuous Improvement Process) on existing products.
• Define production test requirements and test equipment.
• Support the Logistics, Component Engineering, and Quality teams with technical issues.
• Support the Product Care team in troubleshooting and finding solutions to customer issues.
• Adhere to Condair's Quality Assurance and Health and Safety systems.

Professional Skills, Qualifications, and Competencies

• Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and 3-5 years of experience in electrical design of electromechanical equipment.
• Language Skills: Excellent written and verbal skills in English. Ability to effectively communicate ideas, concepts, and technical solutions to technical and non-technical team members alike.
• Ability to Reason: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Computer Skills: MS Office literate: Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, Power Point. Experience with SAP or other business management software. Experience with PCB design software (Altium Designer or others) is an asset. Knowledge of programming in C or C++.
• Math Skills: Strong math skills in the areas of electrical load calculations and electrical circuit design.
• Certificates/Licenses: Professional Engineering Designation (P. Eng) designation is preferred.
• Other: Experience working with product certifications (UL, CSA, CE) is an asset. Experience with EMC and electrical safety testing is an asset.

Personal Characteristics

• Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities. Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views. Gives and welcomes feedback. Offers to help others to achieve common goals.
• Drive: Exhibits a drive to do all work required to achieve success. Aims to do the right thing without being told.
• Ethics: Works with integrity and strong morals/ethics.
• Professionalism: Approaches others in a tactful manner. Reacts well under pressure and follows through on commitments. Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their position. Accepts responsibility for own actions and asks for help when needed.
• Safety: Observes safety and security procedures. Uses equipment and materials properly and as instructed.
• Dependability: Is consistently at work and on time and completes work in a timely manner. Able to deal with change, delays, and unexpected events.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is required to:

• Regularly use a computer workstation
• Regularly use handheld electrical tools (multi-meter, oscilloscope, etc)
• Occasionally use hand and power tools
• Occasionally lift and carry small loads, less than 20lbs
• Occasionally bending, kneeling, reaching, stooping

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the job duties, the employee is regularly exposed to:

• A regulated indoor climate.
• Engineering fabrication and testing lab
• Manufacturing facility

Benefits/Perks

Condair is pleased to provide the following benefits to all full-time employees (subject to change):

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance/AD&D
• Pension/RRSP/TFSA
• Free on-site gym
• Free parking
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave
• Free monthly lunches
• Other social events

Accommodation

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace by providing a barrier-free recruitment and selection process. If you have an accommodation request, require material in an accessible format, or need additional support with the application process, please contact Human Resources at or call and ask to speak with Human Resources.

Acknowledgement

This job description reflects the immediate requirements of the post. As the duties of the post develop and requirements of the company change, the post holder will be required to carry out other duties.

About the Company

Condair Group, founded in 1948 and based in Switzerland is the global leader in humidification, dehumidification and evaporative cooling. Supported by science, we engineer individual, holistic solutions that customers can trust through the entire lifecycle. With optimal humidity, we in-crease productivity and create healthier built environments.

Condair Group has production sites in Europe, North America and China, its own sales and service organizations in 23 countries, and representatives in over 50 locations worldwide.

Our Vision: To create healthier built environments and increase productivity with the optimal humidity for a better life.

Our Mission: Driven by our customers' needs and supported by science, we engineer reliable, sustainable solutions.

Slogan: Humidity for a better life

Our Values:

• We act on our Vision
• We are reliable
• We are result-oriented
• We empower our people
• We improve human life