Senior Mechanical Designer, Automation

StackTeck

$72K — $104K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Post-secondary education in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
  • 5-10 years of experience in mechanical design and automation.
  • Proficient in SolidWorks for both 2D and 3D designs.
  • Familiar with SolidWorks PDM for project management.
  • Knowledge of injection molding and in-mold labeling preferred.
  • Strong communication and computer skills are essential.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with quoting, engineering, procurement, and service teams to support automation cell design.
  • Create automation cell layouts, detailed and shop drawings, and BOMs.
  • Select, size, and design pneumatic, induction, and servo drive systems independently.
  • Provide technical guidance and evaluate engineering team performance.
  • Occasional travel to project sites may be required.

Benefits

  • Convenient access to highways and public transit.
  • Educational assistance with reimbursement for training and post-secondary education.
  • Retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.
  • Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and life insurance.
  • Employee Assistance Program for personal support.
Full Job Description

Working with a small team of designers/engineers/service technicians, the Senior Mechanical Designer will play a critical role in the design and implementation of robotic automation systems in the injection molding industry. The right candidate will possess extensive knowledge and experience from conceptualizing, to designing, manufacturing, assembly, and support of such systems. This individual may have had experience working for other automation or machine builders, notably in the plastics packaging industry.

WHAT WE OFFER:
  • Convenient location with quick 407 and 427 highway access and public transit to our door.
  • Competitive compensation based on experience, with overtime opportunities.
  • Educational Assistance Program including training, development and post-secondary education with reimbursement.
  • Company matching contributions to retirement savings plan (RRSP).
  • Comprehensive group benefit plan including medical, dental, life insurance coverage and generous HCSA.
  • Employee Assistance Program.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Work closely with the Quoting/Mechanical & Controls Engineering/Procurement/Service teams to design, and support automation cells in the plastics injection molding industry.
  • Generate automation cell layouts, detail drawings, shop drawings, BOMs, material selection, and technical documentation packages (Such as user manuals, spare parts lists, etc.)
  • Able to autonomously select, size, design, and implement pneumatics, induction and servo drive systems based on dynamic analysis.
  • Provide technical guidance and participate in the performance reviews of the engineering team.
  • Some travel may be required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE
  • Post-Secondary education - Completion of College or University in Mechanical Engineering/Design including Mechatronics, Industrial, and Electromechanical disciplines.
  • Minimum 5-10 years' experience as a Mechanical Designer in manufacturing automation, robotics and/or machinery.
  • Extensive experience in SolidWorks, (Both 2D and 3D).
  • Experience in SolidWorks PDM.
  • Injection Molding knowledge is an asset.
  • In-Mold Labelling knowledge is an asset.
  • Strong communication and computer skills.

BEHAVIOURAL
  • Decision Making: Utilizing effective processes to make decisions.
  • Time management: ability to plan a project and deliver to a committed schedule.
  • Teamwork: Working effectively with others.
  • Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving aptitude. Attention to detail.
  • Interpersonal Skills: Effectively communicating, building rapport, and relating well to people.


The expected pay range for this role is $35.00 to $50.00 per hour. Individual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, job-related factors, and shift worked.

This posting is for an active vacancy within our organization.

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