Role Overview
Manpower is hiring a mid-level Electrical Designer. This is a full-time role in CA. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Our machine building client in Toronto, ON is seeking a highly skilled Senior Electrical Design Engineer to lead the design, detailing, testing, commissioning, and customer support phases of custom automated equipment projects. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, on-time electrical designs that meet customer specifications and production schedules.
What You’ll Do
- Design and detail electrical control systems using AutoCAD Electrical and EPlan
- Develop and modify electrical drawings based on past projects and new customer requirements
- Generate accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) and source appropriate electrical components
- Program and troubleshoot PLC & HMI systems (multi-platform)
- Design and integrate motion control systems (servos, VFDs), safety
- Commission and install automated equipment at customer sites
- Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues during testing and warranty support
- Manage engineering documentation, testing records, calculations, and project files
- Process Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) within required timelines
- Support Master Production Schedule milestones and meet project budget timelines
- Collaborate cross-functionally with mechanical engineering, electrical shop, and production teams
- Mentor junior team members and uphold ISO and safety standards
What You Bring
- Engineering degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering/Technology (controls focus)
- 5+ years of electrical controls design experience with project ownership
- Strong PLC & HMI programming experience (Allen-Bradley, Siemens STEP 7, or CODESYS)
- Experience designing servo and VFD-based motion control systems
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical
- Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and equipment integration skills
- Ability to interpret electrical schematics and perform field measurements (multimeter, oscilloscope)
- Strong time management and project execution capabilities
- P.Eng designation considered an asset
What We Offer
- $100-120K
- company-paid benefits
- GRRSP
- vacation
- additional expenses
This role is ideal for a technically strong, detail-oriented electrical design professional who thrives in a dynamic manufacturing environment and enjoys seeing projects through from design to installation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Electrical Designer position at Manpower?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Manpower. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Electrical Designer position at Manpower located?
This position is based in CA. Manpower has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Electrical Designer at Manpower earn?
Manpower has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Electrical Designer role at Manpower posted?
This role was posted on April 3, 2026 (66 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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