Electrician

Are you a licensed Electrician who enjoys working on complex, custom-built equipment rather than the same installation day after day? Do you take pride in delivering quality work, solving technical challenges, and seeing a machine come to life from the ground up? If so, Mecsmart wants to hear from you!

As a member of our Electrical Build team, you'll play a critical role in constructing, wiring, testing, and commissioning advanced automation systems used by manufacturers around the world. From robotic cells and assembly systems to material handling and industrial safety systems, you'll work on innovative projects that keep every day interesting.

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About Mecsmart:

Located in Newmarket, Ontario, Mecsmart Systems is a world-class automation integrator specializing in custom automation solutions for the industrial, commercial, service, and assembly sectors.

Our team is passionate about engineering excellence, customer success, and continuous innovation. We collaborate across disciplines to develop smart, reliable, and cost-effective automation systems that help our customers solve real-world manufacturing challenges.

Job Opportunity:

We are seeking a full-time Licenced Electrician to lead, build, and wire electrical control panels, sub-assemblies, and automated systems using engineering packages developed by our Electrical Design team.

This role offers a balance of hands-on electrical work, technical problem-solving, project leadership, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to bring custom automation equipment from concept to reality.

Why Work Here?

At Mecsmart, we take pride in having a culture built on pride, respect, community, satisfaction, family, and safety, for all employees. Mecsmart Systems listens to, invests in, and supports employees, offering advanced skills, training, and opportunities for advancement and the future. We appreciate the hard work employees put to get the job done. We engage in fundraisers for our community (such as the annual food drive) and team building events, such as summer BBQ’s & Holiday lunches.

What We Offer:

Work on cutting-edge automation projects across multiple industries.

Employer Matched RRSP (Registered Retirement Savings Program)

Extended Healthcare, Dental, Vision, Paramedical, EFAP Benefits

Healthcare Spending Account

Employee Events

Educational Assistance Programs

Opportunities for Professional Growth

Costco Membership Reimbursement

Safety Boots and Safety Glasses Allowance

What you’ll do:

Read and interpret electrical drawings, manuals, and specifications while ensuring compliance with applicable electrical codes

Build custom automation systems according to project schedules and engineering requirements

Maintain and update "as-built" drawings throughout project execution

Wire electrical control systems and panels in accordance with current electrical codes and standards

Complete system verification and startup activities, including:

Full system power-ups

Wiring and circuit troubleshooting

Motor rotation checks

Safety circuit testing

I/O testing

Switch adjustments

Collaborate with Electrical Designers and Project Developers to review machine concepts and designs

Research and evaluate products and technologies related to project requirements

Manage work effectively to support project schedules, budgets, and material requirements

Occasional travel as required globally

What you’ll need:

Licenced electrician (309A Construction and Maintenance Electrician preferred)

Minimum Diploma from 2-year Electrical Engineering Technician (Co-op) Program or 3-year Electrical Engineering Technology (Co-op) Program

Minimum 2 years' experience as a Licensed Electrician, with wiring and project lead experience

Working understanding of PLC function, wiring, motors, and drives, with basic mechanical and pneumatic fundamentals

Strong electrical and assembly knowledge of custom automation

Strong Knowledge of the Electrical Safety Code

Ability to lift weights reaching 50lbs, carry weights reaching 40lbs, and push and pull weights reaching 100-150lbs

For more information, visit our website at www.mecsmart.com

If you require any accommodation during our recruitment process, please let us know.

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