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electrical engineering technician

Posted on December 20, 2024 by Employer details Simplicity Air Ltd

Job details

At Simplicity Air Ltd., we operate in a unique space: manufacturing, designing, installing, and servicing air conditioning, heating, and idle reduction technologies for heavy equipment, agriculture, specialty, work-truck, and off-road vehicle markets. We take our extensive field experience and apply that knowledge to design systems with serviceability, economics, and new technology to make our customer's products better. We have achieved recognition as a market leader, supplying simple solutions to complex vehicle environmental and climate challenges. Simplicity Air Ltd has an opening for an Electrical Engineering Technician. We are looking for experienced people who want to find a challenging and rewarding role where they learn something new daily and impact the company. We want long-term enthusiastic people who enjoy their work as much as we do. We develop our products to make a difference in our unique space. *Job Purpose:* The Electrical Engineering Technician is responsible for analyzing, designing, programming, troubleshooting, maintaining, and commissioning control programs for systems used in commercial and emergency vehicles, including Class 1 through Class 8 trucks and off-highway equipment. This role involves collaboration with other system technicians and the mechanical engineering team to ensure seamless integration and functionality. *Duties and Responsibilities* *Control Systems Development:* Write and maintain PLC code, analyze, simulate, test, and document machine control systems. Experience with CoDeSys software is a plus but not required. *Electrical Design:* Create detailed electrical and logical schematics and wiring harness drawings using AutoCAD or similar software. *System Testing:* Install, test, and validate prototype systems on simulators and live vehicles. Ensure systems operate correctly and meet design specifications. *Troubleshooting:* Diagnose and debug PLC programs to optimize performance and resolve issues efficiently. *Project Management:* Organize and manage tasks to ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget using Zo-Ho. *Customer Support:* Travel to vehicle and customer sites to gather data or provide support as needed. *Process Improvement:* Contribute to the development and enhancement of processes and procedures to improve engineering efficiency and accuracy. *Documentation & Reporting:* Log project time in Zo-Ho for accurate billing, create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, and adhere to all relevant processes and procedures. *Collaboration:* Work closely with other departments to ensure project success and align efforts across teams. *Industry Trends:* Stay informed about current and emerging engineering trends to apply the latest knowledge to your work. *Additional Duties:* Perform other tasks as assigned to support the goals and operations of the team. *Experience & Qualifications:* * Degree/Diploma/Program in Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology. * Minimum 5 years of direct work experience with Electrical/Electronic Engineering. * Minimum 5 years of hands-on control experience. * Minimum of 5 years of PLC-based machine control systems. * Proficiency in PLC programming and control systems design. * Experience with AutoCAD or similar software for creating electrical schematics. * Working knowledge of Electrical Control Systems is required. * Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills. * Effective project management and organizational abilities. * Willingness to travel for on-site vehicle data collection and customer support. * Collaborative approach with the ability to work across various departments. * Commitment to continuous learning and staying updated with engineering advancements. * Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills. * Excellent computer skills: Microsoft Office (word, excel and e-mail). * Flexible and adaptable to a fast-paced service environment. * Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy