At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative electrical and automation projects that power homes, schools, and industries.
- Company: Join Hitachi Energy, a leader in sustainable energy solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, health benefits, and work-life balance initiatives.
- Other info: Fluent in French and English, with strong leadership and technical skills.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on energy efficiency and safety in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's in electrical engineering and 10 years of manufacturing experience required.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
Join a team that powers homes, schools, hospitals, and industries. As an automation and electrical Project Engineer, you’ll lead the design, implementation, and optimization of industrial projects that drive performance and safety. You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-impact solutions, improve manufacturing processes, and support long-term equipment reliability. This is a hands-on role where your technical expertise, leadership, and problem-solving mindset will help shape a sustainable energy future.
How you’ll make an impact:
- Lead the electrical and automation aspects of industrial projects, ensuring compliance with standards and regulations.
- Prepare capital investment requests (Capex), monitor budgets, and assess technical and financial risks.
- Write detailed technical specifications for equipment and systems.
- Improve machine safety through modifications and health and safety risk analyses.
- Organize tenders and manage procurement for equipment installation and modernization.
- Oversee commissioning and provide expert technical support for complex issue resolution.
- Develop control logic and write PLC program descriptions using various programming languages.
- Contribute to process stability and manufacturing quality improvements in a dynamic environment.
- Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
Your background:
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or automated production (electrical profile).
- Minimum 10 years of experience in manufacturing.
- Strong knowledge of electricity and industrial automation.
- Action-oriented with technical depth, strategic vision, and leadership.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, solve problems, and analyze effectively.
- Familiarity with PLC and HMI automation systems.
- Knowledge of industrial electrical components.
- Fluent in French and English.
- Proficient in AutoCAD.
- Demonstrated leadership in implementing improvement solutions.
- Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in Canada.
Ingénieur électrique et automatisation / Electrical Engineer and Automation in Varennes employer: Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.
Hitachi Rail Canada is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture in the heart of Toronto. Employees benefit from comprehensive professional development opportunities, competitive compensation, and a commitment to work-life balance, making it an ideal environment for those looking to grow their careers while contributing to meaningful projects in the rail industry.
Contact Details:
Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc. Recruitment Team
