Electrical Design Specialist

Lincoln Electric•Mississauga, ON

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Automation Division delivers engineered solutions, programming, integration, and technical support for specifically for fume extraction, flexible and hard automation welding products and services. The Automation Team is expected to deliver results while contributing to Lincoln Electric’s ongoing business activities and priorities, as well as, meeting internal and external customer requirements in a timely, discreet and ethical manner. Position Summary The Electrical Design Specialist is responsible for designing, programming, testing, and commissioning automation and control systems. This includes PLC/HMI/SCADA development, electrical design, and supporting system integration for automated welding solutions.

Requirements

College Degree or diploma in Electrical, Electronic, Computer Engineering, or related field
1–3+ years of experience in industrial automation and controls
Hands-on experience with PLC/HMI programming and AutoCAD Electrical
Background in system integration, wiring, and troubleshooting
Experience reading schematics, wiring diagrams, and P&IDs
Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to scope/schedule changes
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Willingness to travel up to 25% (U.S. & Canada)
Control systems integration and plant automation
Knowledge of Servo Motors, VFDs, hydraulics, AC / DC Electrical, and pneumatics
Familiarity with codes/standards (CEC, UL508A, OSHA, ANSI, NFPA79, ISO)
Understanding of ISA-95 and ISA-101
Experience in industries such as automotive, food processing, pharma, or chemical

Responsibilities

Design electrical schematics using AutoCAD Electrical and control systems for automated equipment
Develop and program PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems (B&R, Rockwell Studio5000, FactoryTalk)
Completes software programming and hardware/software design using established standards as required
Support troubleshooting, commissioning, and customer/service issues
Communicate project status, technical details, and system operation to stakeholders
Assist with hardware/software selection and project cost estimates
Maintain project documentation and ensure standards compliance
Develop programming estimates to support cost estimation for quoting and sales initiatives
Contribute to continuous improvement, stay up to date with emerging technologies, and contribute to company initiatives
To fully abide and actively support Lincoln Electric’s Environmental Health & Safety policies, practices and procedures with respect to protecting the environment, the conservation of nature resources and the Health & Safety of all employees.