Senior Automation Designer - Mechanical

Position Title Senior Automation Designer – Mechanical Reports to Team Leader, Mechanical Design or Manager, Mechanical Design Key Skills

• Working knowledge of common machine shop techniques.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and SolidWorks with thorough drafting knowledge.
• Ability to design tooling from sketches or verbal concepts.
• Strong understanding of pneumatics, hydraulics, and electrical devices (e.g., switches, load cells, LVDTs).
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to conceptualize and create solutions for complex design requirements.
• Capable of independently completing responsibilities with minimal supervision.

• Perform engineering calculations related to strength, speed, pressure, force, and other design aspects.
• Analyze engineering drawings and specifications for developing equipment, processes, and products.
• Produce working and detailed drawings using AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Review and ensure compliance with applicable standards (e.g., OSHA, CE, or customer-specific).
• Provide design support for CSA B51 and CSA N285.0 pressure boundary components.
• Collaborate with customers, vendors, and internal teams to achieve project goals.
• Organize project documentation, including quotes, drawings, and schedules.
• Assist fabricators, machinists, toolmakers, and electricians during debug and system integration.
• Select appropriate mechanical components and create requisitions with delivery schedules.

• Supervise Co-op students, Junior, and Intermediate Designers on various projects.
• Mentor team members to improve their technical knowledge and capabilities.
• Lead or participate in design reviews with customers, vendors, and internal teams.
• Assist in developing department standards and implementing corporate objectives.

• Advance self-knowledge and demonstrate the use of tools such as PDCA, Formal Problem Solving (A3, RCCA), Kaizen, 5S, and Visual Management.
• Support continuous improvement efforts within the department.

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.

• Minimum of 10 years of Mechanical Design experience.
• Strong understanding of robotics, vision systems, machine controls, structured problem solving, DOE, statistical analysis, precision engineering principles, or GAMP.