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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Electrical Manufacturing Engineer
About the role
Electrical Manufacturing Engineer
Founded in 1998, AVL has grown into a North American leader in turnkey engineering, manufacturing, and assembly solutions. For over 25 years, we've combined in-house mechanical, structural, and electrical engineering with custom acoustical design and airflow analysis to deliver fully integrated power-generation and energy-storage systems.
Rooted in Hamilton, Ontario, AVL Manufacturing is proud to expand our North American footprint with our new U.S. facility, in Charlotte, NC —bringing world-class power packaging solutions closer to our customers.
AVL remains fiercely client-focused—driven by a dedication to quality, innovation, and collaboration that ensures every custom enclosure and power solution precisely meets our customers' needs.
Our team is the foundation of our success. Comprised of dedicated engineers, skilled fabricators, and experienced project managers, we bring a collaborative, hands-on approach to every project. Our in-house experts in mechanical, structural, and electrical engineering work seamlessly with our production teams to deliver precision-built solutions that exceed industry standards. Quality is more than a goal—it's our promise. From initial design to final assembly, we are committed to meticulous craftsmanship and continuous improvement to ensure our customers receive reliable, high-performance products they can trust.
At AVL, we truly live our 'We Are One Team' philosophy. Through seamless collaboration and a shared commitment to excellence, we consistently deliver results that exceed quality expectations.
Job Summary
The Electrical Manufacturing Engineer's primary function is to bridge the gap between Engineering and Operations, assist/oversee all larger FAT/EQT product testing, and provide support to improve the overall efficiency and quality of the product and production cycle.
Job Responsibilities
Support the electrical (and basic mechanical) assembly process by interpreting approved design models/drawings and communicating the solutions to the shop floor. Improve the overall efficiency of the plant assembly process, including testing and QA processes. Work with lead hands in production and develop engineering solutions for production and design issues. Assist in creating and implementing engineering change requests (ECR). Assist in improving product quality and consistency through refinements and improvements in the assembly process. Work with the Electrical and Mechanical assembly teams to ensure the build process's accuracy and support the Project Managers to ensure budget and timelines are protected. Support root-cause analysis and develop corrective measures with QA for issues that extend through the manufacturing process. Work with Engineering and Operations to develop methods, and research tools for improving the assembly process.
Qualifications
Diploma or degree in electrical engineering/technology required. 5+ Years experience in Electrical Engineering Experience in electrical assembly/production environment. Electrical knowledge and experience with CSA, UL, NEC. Must demonstrate attention to detail and provide accuracy in calculations and documentation. Experience with AutoCAD software. Experience with Solidworks CAD software an asset. The ability to read and interpret manufacturing drawings. ERP knowledge would be considered an asset. Must have a valid driver's license and travel primarily in North America but potentially abroad. P.Eng Designation an asset.
Other Requirements
Demonstrate knowledge and an understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Understand how this position impacts the quality of products and services our customers provide. Produce quality work (on-spec., on time, on a budget). Be self-motivated with a positive attitude and the ability to multi-task. Work well within a team environment. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. Maintain a professional, clean and safe work area.
AVL offers a competitive compensation package with exceptional benefits.
We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
At AVL Manufacturing, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive hiring process and supporting candidates with disabilities. If you require any accommodations during recruitment or selection, please notify our Human Resources team so we can assist you appropriately.
About AVL Manufacturing Inc.
AVL Manufacturing is your mission critical power generation specialists with years of experience delivering power solutions to meet each customer’s unique requirements. AVL can customize generator sets for standby or prime power applications specializing the solution for your challenging environments.
Whether it be diesel or natural gas generator sets, our enclosures are designed for harsh weather and strict acoustical standards. Utilizing a standard 40' high cube container or designing custom enclosures are equipped with an array of innovative features, allowing the system to operate reliably even in the harshest environments.
No matter what your power demands and challenges are, our prime & standby power sets will meet your needs and expectations. Our pre-configured packages and customized solutions are all designed to local codes with a wide selection of fuel systems, circuit breakers, controllers, filtration and cooling packages. Our Containerized generator sets are engineered to deliver reliable power without interruption.
AVL offers custom energy storage systems including batteries, power conversion systems, controls, HVAC, fire-detection and suppression. We have a wide array of experience designing custom enclosure or modifying standard shipping containers into the solutions you require. Whether you require external or internal access to batteries or using them in harsh environments we will build the enclosure to suit. Scalable Energy storage enclosures are tailored to suit different battery technologies and racking systems as well as ventilation and fire-suppression fixtures. Designed to UL9540 Code requirements for ESS and container.
AVL Manufacturing’s design for a variety of applications is sized to suit each applications specific needs. Thanks to the modular and standardized packaging solutions, planning and installation can be significantly reduced.