Electrical CAD Designer (Peterborough, ON)

Career Opportunity

GeoSpectrum is growing and has a new career opportunity for an Electrical Designer to join our team in Peterborough, Ontario!

As the Electrical CAD Designer, you will focus on developing electrical drawings for our underwater acoustic systems. You’ll play a key role in creating detailed designs, supporting the build and test of electronic components while ensuring project success. If you have high attention to detail, enjoy working in a collaborative environment, and have a passion for learning and growth, we want to hear from you!

Explore GeoSpectrum’s Story

GeoSpectrum Technologies is a rapidly growing company that designs and manufactures state of the art underwater acoustic components, transducers and integrated end-to-end systems for maritime surveillance and exploration. GeoSpectrum is known for its innovation and designing leading-edge products. 

With clients across ocean science, defence, and oil and gas industries, we’re proud of delivering reliable, customized solutions that go above and beyond the requirements of our customers.

GeoSpectrum was founded in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia and continues to grow after three decades of engineering. Our company’s core values are woven into the fabric of our work, commitment to employee engagement, and client service

Responsibilities

Create detailed electrical drawings for wire runs, panel layouts, rack assemblies and circuit designs

Create and maintain BOMs

Draft schematics that accurately represent the electrical components and connections

Support the design, build and test of electronic components and sub-assemblies, including: wiring harnesses, electronics enclosures, racks and Printed Circuit Boards (PCB)

Maintain and update project files and documentation

Collaborate with project team to ensure accurate and timely completion of projects

Ensure compliance with industry standards and company guidelines

Assist in troubleshooting and resolving design-related issues

Qualifications

Diploma in Engineering Technology or a related field. 

At least 2 years of experience engineering technology and design.

Experience with electrical CAD software, including AutoCAD Electrical and SolidWorks.

Experience creating electrical assemblies and electronic racks

Experience in reading engineering documentation, wiring schematics and BOMs.

Practical design testing experience

Competent with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Passionate about build and test and producing a quality product

Good teamwork and communication skills

Security Requirements

All candidates must be eligible to apply for and maintain Canadian Controlled Goods and Canadian Government Security Clearances.

GeoSpectrum’s Culture and Benefits

Watch our company video to get to know us! Visit www.geospectrum.ca.

We take pride in fostering a workplace that based on professional relationships, innovation and continuous improvement, and agile.  Our employees work together in a collaborative, cross-functional approach.  Enjoy having fun at work? Our social community is second to none! Our leadership team encourages our people to contribute their ideas, insight, and feedback for innovation, continuous improvement, quality management, and workplace safety.

We offer:

Competitive salary based on experience

Work-life balance with core hours

Paid Time Off

Employee-Family Assistance Program

Group Plan Benefits

Virtual Healthcare

RRSP matching

Corporate Discounts and perks

Career development opportunities

Monthly social activities

Professional Development and training

Free on-site parking

GeoSpectrum Technologies is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce where every employee can bring their best self to work. We encourage applicants from all qualified individuals, including underrepresented individuals who identify as African Nova Scotian, racially visible, Aboriginal persons, LGBTQIA2S+, persons with disabilities, and women. GeoSpectrum will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.  If you are a member of one of an equity group, we encourage you to self-identify on either your application form, covering letter, or resume.

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While we sincerely thank all applicants for taking the time to apply, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

If you require a disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team by email at [email protected].