electrical engineer

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Work setting

• Manufacturing and industrial plant
• Private company, corporation or industry
• Printing industry

Tasks

• Supervise technicians, technologists, programmers, analysts and other engineers
• Supervise and inspect the installation and operation of electrical and electronic systems and equipment
• Develop maintenance and operating standards for electrical and electronic systems and equipment
• Investigate electrical or electronic failures
• Commission systems and components
• Set up and operate specialized and standard test equipment to diagnose, test and analyze the performance of electrical and electronic components, assemblies and systems

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Office
• Program programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
• MS Windows
• Computer programming
• Electronic mail

Type of press

• Offset press

Area of work experience

• Installation, maintenance and inspection of equipment or facilities
• Operations or production
• Instrumentation
• Testing and evaluation

Area of specialization

• Electrical
• Electronics (industrial)

Security and safety

• Bondable

Transportation / travel information

• Own vehicle
• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Team player
• Initiative
• Flexibility

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Experience

• 5 years or more

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available
• Travel insurance