Job Description

Title - Senior Automation Engineer

Location - Cambridge, Ontario, Canada (onsite only)

Experience - 7 to 10 years

Skills Required:

Working knowledge of common machine shop techniques Proficient in: Pick & Place design Bowl feeder selection High-speed automation line design Sensor selection Material handling equipment & SPM Conveyor design Standard part selection (e.g., LM Guide, servo motors) Material selection Thorough knowledge of drafting principles Proficient in AutoCAD and SolidWorks Capable of designing tooling from sketches or verbal concepts Team player with ability to manage 15 offshore team members Strong knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics Strong knowledge of electrical devices (switches, load cells, LVDTs, etc.) Ability to give and take direction effectively Strong conceptual and problem-solving skills for complex designs Excellent written and oral communication skills Able to work independently with minimal supervision Capable of handling 10-12 team members Able to coordinate with onsite and offshore teams Project management experience

Specific Responsibilities:

Perform engineering calculations (strength, speed, horsepower, temperature, pressure, force, etc.) Analyze engineering drawings and specifications for design development Evaluate feasibility of sequential machine operations Produce working and detail drawings, and BOMs using AutoCAD and SolidWorks Ensure design compliance with standards (OSHA, CE, customer-specific) Review drawings for accuracy, material selection, machining techniques, finishes, hardness Liaise with customers and internal technical/engineering staff Liaise with vendors for technical specifications Follow health and safety rules and ISO procedures Communicate task progress to supervising designer Supervise mechanical design efforts and delegate tasks Organize project documentation (quotes, drawings, schedules, etc.) Communicate time/resource estimates to Mechanical Design Director and Project Managers Review electrical requirements with electrical designers Review machine operations and sequences with programmers Assist in debugging, integration, and problem resolution during system completion Determine tools, fixtures, and equipment for fabrication and assembly Select and requisition purchase components with delivery timelines Examine project instructions for test specifications and design changes Assist in developing design and departmental standards
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $95,000.00-$100,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

How many years of experience do you have with AutoCAD and SolidWorks? Can you describe your experience with pick & place systems and bowl feeder selection? Have you designed high-speed automation lines or material handling systems? Please give a quick example. What is your level of experience with pneumatics and hydraulics (basic, intermediate, expert)? * Do you have experience performing engineering calculations (force, pressure, horsepower, etc.) for machine design?