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At Descon, we believe employees are our most important asset in creating innovative conveyor systems that add value to our customers.

We are a growing company offering career opportunities to advance and grow. We’re always looking for qualified, dynamic, and passionate people to join our team. If you thrive on solving problems and can tackle challenges head on, we want to hear from you.

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How We Work

Learn..

Innovate..

Deliver!.

The Descon Success Principles are at the heart of everything we do. From recruiting and training to recognition and performance, these values drive our path to success:

Learn.

We are a LEARNING company.

  • Take the initiative to learn.
  • Understand the science.
  • Collaborate and support one another.

Innovate.

We are an INNOVATION company.

  • Harness new technologies.
  • Simplify and standardize.
  • Embrace change.

Deliver!

And we DELIVER success.

  • Understand and exceed expectations.
  • Act with urgency.
  • Deliver success, on time.

That's what we do.

Job Opportunities

Explore our current job opportunities:

Responsibilities:

  • Review contract documentation, engineering design (drawings and calculations), technical documents, and schedules
  • Familiar with industrial electrical distribution and control systems
  • Knowledge of technical writing (client reports, equipment specifications, construction specifications)
  • Capable of reviewing and providing comments on electrical detailed design drawings such as schematics (protection & control, DC elementary, etc.)
  • Knowledge of auxiliary systems layouts (equipment, cabling, cable tray, grounding, etc.)
  • Knowledge of single and three-line diagrams
  • Knowledge of interconnection wiring diagrams (equipment and panel wiring)
  • Knowledge of communication block diagrams
  • Experience with electrical design utilizing Solidworks Electrical and AutoCAD tools
  • Prepare calculations for sizing/selection of commonly used power and control systems (electrical load calculations, cabling, etc.)
  • Resolve design issues at site and support site commissioning work if required
  • Co-ordinate, interact, and work collaboratively with other team members, vendors, and the client on-site
  • Excellent English communication skills both written and verbal
  • Have basic knowledge of construction methods and installation details related to electrical equipment and with codes and standards: CuL, OESC, CSA, IEEE, NFPA, NEC, IEEE Standards
  • Ability to work efficiently and demonstrate effective organizational skills to handle multiple projects and tasks
  • Demonstrate leadership and business development skills
  • Ability to work independently and cooperatively with others with or without supervision

Requirements:

  • Must have excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
  • Must demonstrate an understanding of quality standards relative to electrical design and planning, engineering fundamentals, and principles
  • Must possess basic knowledge of Electrical Safety Code regulations for the relevant jurisdiction
  • Must have experience in reading and interpreting blueprints, engineering drawings, and industrial electrical schematics
  • Must be proficient in MS Office Applications, CAD software, including AutoCAD or Solidworks Electrical, and willing to learn new tools and software
  • Must be proficient or have basic knowledge in PLC programming or VBA programming
  • Minimum of 1-3 years of electrical engineering and design experience
  • Must have at least a bachelor's degree or equivalent to a college diploma in Electrical Engineering or Instrumentation or Controls or relevant engineering streams

Responsibilities:

  • Mechanical design, fit, and functionality of conveyor systems and packaging equipment
  • Generation of detailed fabrication and assembly drawings
  • Ability to work in an organized and efficient manner
  • Procurement; technical assistance to shop floor

 Requirements:

  • Minimum 1-year in-depth working experience with Solidworks (or equivalent 3D CAD design program)
  • Minimum 2 years of experience designing automated conveyor systems or packaging equipment
  • Database experience and knowledge of Driveworks would be a definite asset
  • Strong communication and organization skills
  • Good attention to detail
  • Positive work ethic

Responsibilities:

  • Accurately assemble conveyors and packaging equipment as per supplied assembly drawings
  • Occasional machining and welding
  • Onsite installations and service

Requirements:

  • Professional communication skills
  • Superior attention to detail
  • Proficiency using all hand and power tools
  • Strong work ethic
  • Desire to learn
  • Positive attitude

Responsibilities:

  • PLC and HMI programming
  • Onsite startup and commissioning of high-speed packaging lines
  • Ensure timely and accurate completion of electrical projects from start to finish

Requirements:

  • Minimum 2 years of experience controlling/integrating packaging lines (or equivalent)
  • Working knowledge of automated equipment, electrical control systems, DeviceNet, ControlNet and Ethernet communication networks, variable frequency drives, distributed I/O systems, digital and analog circuits
  • Proficient with Autocad
  • Experience with Solidworks Electrical or Autocad Electrical would be an asset
  • Strong communication skills to develop supporting documentation
  • Positive work ethic
  • Travel throughout North America (25-50%)

To apply, email your resume to HR@DesconConveyor.com and note the job position in the subject line.