Electrical Engineer/Technologist – Mount Forest
Location: Viking-Cives, Ltd.
Job Summary
Chasing excellence? So is the Engineering team at Viking-Cives. We invite you to join our pursuit of excellence in providing North America the most innovative snow and ice control equipment in the municipal market. As part of the Engineering team, you will find yourself designing product to meet the dynamic needs of the marketplace while focusing on the manufacturability of the product. We accomplish this through constant communication with our sales team and our direct involvement with production. Our product line involves varying degrees of complication with the integration of mechanical components, pneumatic systems, electrical systems, and hydraulic systems. All systems are designed to work harmoniously with one another to produce the most comprehensive snow and ice equipment in North America. We are constantly pursuing the most effective solutions for our customers, new industry innovations, and increased manufacturability.
What We Are Looking for:
Skills/Qualifications/Education/Experience:
Electrical Engineer or Electrical Engineering Technologist/Technician with 2-5 years’ experience considered an asset but not required. New and recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
- Strong 3D modeling and computer skills (Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD Electrical, AutoCAD Mechanical, CODESYS, Fusion 360, C/C++ or Python, Microsoft Office, Infor Syteline ERP, Adobe). Experience with PLC programming software, PCB design software, and basic programming knowledge considered an asset.
- Product design and development
- Equipment operator interface and controls systems
- Knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, mechanical, and hydraulic systems
- Motivated team member who works well with others
- Strong electrical aptitude
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Project management and dealing with complexity
- Presenting technical information
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Organizational skills.
What You'll Do As A Electrical Engineer/Technologist – Mount Forest
Daily Tasks:
- Designs and develops electrical systems for new products as well as ongoing updates of existing components and product lines.
- Initiates design ideas, develops concepts and manufacturing methods.
- Uses Autodesk Inventor 3D modeling software to create detailed accurate models and designs.
- Creates detailed manufacturing drawings and bills of material.
- Develops product designs by studying requirements and applying knowledge of existing product lines.
- Confers with existing component vendors and research new suppliers to improve and expand designs.
- Assures product quality by designing testing methods and fixtures; testing finished product; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes.
- Provides manufacturing engineering information by answering production questions and requests.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.