Benefits

• Dental plan
• Vision care
• Health care
• Competitive salary

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Job Description

Horizon Legacy is pioneering the use of robots in construction and solving the problem of labour shortage and affordable housing.  Horizon is creating the first construction automation lab in Canada, located in the heart of Toronto.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced electrical engineer to join our team and be a part of our growing Research and Development department. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing the next generation of our automation and robotic systems and products for construction sites. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, production, and construction sub-trades, to bring cutting-edge robotic applications for mortars, concrete, and 3D concrete printing (3DCP) solutions to market.

Place of work

This is a full-time position with annual salary of $120,000-130,000 depending on experience and qualifications. You are also eligible for bonuses and a company health and dental plan.

Normal work will be in person, up to five days a week at our automation lab in Toronto at Downsview Park near the intersection of Wilson Ave and Keele St.  From time to time, you will be required to work in the field or on a construction site and will be there for weeks at a time.

Job Description

The following are possible activities the candidate is expected to carry out as part of the work:

Research & Innovation:

• Design and develop system architectures for automation and robotic products.
• Design and select electrical components and control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and actuators.
• Develop electrical schematics, control diagrams, and detailed design specifications.
• Ensure designs comply with safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Design and develop control systems, including PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers, robotic manipulators, firmware and supervisory programs)
• Write, test and troubleshoot control system software and programs
• Integrate control systems with existing machinery and equipment, ensuring compatibility and optimal performance.

Technical Support & Collaboration:

• Perform system testing and validation to ensure that control systems meet performance specifications and industry standards.
• Work with cross-functional teams, including engineers, technicians, and project managers, to achieve project goals and milestones.
• Support the deployment of systems in the field.
• Provide ongoing support for maintenance of existing electrical and control systems.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and control system faults and malfunctions.
• Implement system upgrades and improvements as needed.
• Participate in interdisciplinary projects, contributing quality and control expertise to broader R&D initiatives.

Process Optimization:

• Design and maintain the in-house electrical design procedures.
• Work with design contractors and suppliers.
• Work with production teams to implement new processes and technologies, providing technical guidance and training as needed.
• Develop and refine quality control procedures to ensure consistent and reliable performance.

Qualifications:

Education and Skills

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, systems engineering, mechatronics or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to conduct detailed research and interpret complex data.
• Creative problem-solving skills and the ability to think outside the box.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Able to operate a variety of machines and hand tools
• Valid driver’s licence, willing to travel and work on a construction site up to several weeks at a time

Experience:

• Proficiency in electrical design including using standard software tools such as AutoCAD.
• Experience with advanced control techniques (e.g., PID control, model predictive control).
• Knowledge of industry-specific standards and regulations (e.g., ISO, IEC, CSA).
• Experience with data analysis and optimization techniques. Proven experience in a research and development setting within the construction or the tech or manufacturing industry.
• Hands-on experience in testing, quality control and product development.
• Experience with programing robotic manipulators.
• Experience in designing quality assurance and testing procedures
• Experience in working with R&D teams and translating research findings into practical applications.

About Horizon Legacy

For the past 70+ years, Horizon Legacy Group has been creating large scale infrastructure projects. Over the past 15 years, we’ve been developing renewable energy projects in wind, waterpower and solar spanning across Canada and the US. For more information on those activities, please visit www.horizonlegacy.com

Construction is an industry that’s made relatively little progress in how it organizes its business, still using century-old technologies and processes. We believe digital capabilities present opportunities to make qualitative leaps for the industry. There have been piecemeal efforts made, but no significant revolution in overall project scale practice.

Horizon is currently building the first and largest 3D printed neighbourhood in Canada, pioneering the use of on site robotics and automation in construction.

Horizon is also creating a new Construction Automation Lab in the heart of Toronto, Canada. The lab will serve as a hub for cutting-edge research and development in the field of construction automation, revolutionizing the industry and solving the problem of labour shortages currently experienced in Canada and globally.