Electrical Designer, Fields Control
About the role
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.
About FPS Food Process Solutions Corporation
FPS Food Process Solutions is a global leader in turn-key food processing solutions. We provide innovative systems to ensure the highest efficiencies and to meet the most stringent sanitary demands. These factors transform into superior food quality, lowered total cost of ownership, and maximized profits.
Established in 2010, FPS has a combined 800,000 sq. ft (74,500 sq. meters) of space in 20 locations including its Canadian headquarters, manufacturing, and warehouse facilities as well as international sales offices across six continents. Joining the global FPS family are Charlottetown Metal Products (CMP), Total Solutions Ltd (TSL) and GEM Equipment of Oregon (GEM) as subsidiaries and OptiCept Technologies as a strategic partner in PEF technology, further diversifying the company’s product offering with a “one stop shop” to meet customers’ needs.
We solve food processing’s toughest challenges. By providing best-in-class turn-key food freezing and chilling equipment and complementary end-to-end solutions, we ensure our customers’ products are managed through every step of the production process. Designed to seamlessly integrate and create full processing lines, from raw receiving to packaging, FPS are with you every step of the way.
Electrical Designer, Fields Control
About the role
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.
About FPS Food Process Solutions Corporation
FPS Food Process Solutions is a global leader in turn-key food processing solutions. We provide innovative systems to ensure the highest efficiencies and to meet the most stringent sanitary demands. These factors transform into superior food quality, lowered total cost of ownership, and maximized profits.
Established in 2010, FPS has a combined 800,000 sq. ft (74,500 sq. meters) of space in 20 locations including its Canadian headquarters, manufacturing, and warehouse facilities as well as international sales offices across six continents. Joining the global FPS family are Charlottetown Metal Products (CMP), Total Solutions Ltd (TSL) and GEM Equipment of Oregon (GEM) as subsidiaries and OptiCept Technologies as a strategic partner in PEF technology, further diversifying the company’s product offering with a “one stop shop” to meet customers’ needs.
We solve food processing’s toughest challenges. By providing best-in-class turn-key food freezing and chilling equipment and complementary end-to-end solutions, we ensure our customers’ products are managed through every step of the production process. Designed to seamlessly integrate and create full processing lines, from raw receiving to packaging, FPS are with you every step of the way.