Original job description
Design the Machines That Build the Future At Samuel Automation, we design and build custom automation systems that solve complex manufacturing challenges for customers across North America. We're looking for an experienced Senior Mechanical Designer to lead the design of innovative automation equipment, robotic systems, and integrated manufacturing solutions from concept through commissioning.
This is a senior technical role for a designer who thrives on solving complex engineering challenges, influencing technical direction, and mentoring the next generation of engineering talent.
What You'll Do As a Senior Mechanical Designer, you will own the mechanical design process for custom automation projects, ensuring solutions are innovative, practical, manufacturable, and aligned with customer expectations.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead the mechanical design and development of custom automation equipment, robotic cells, production lines, and integrated manufacturing systems.
- Translate customer requirements into effective mechanical solutions that balance performance, cost, quality, safety, and maintainability.
- Define, analyze, and document functional and mechanical requirements for assigned projects.
- Collaborate with Sales, Project Management, customers, and internal stakeholders to develop concepts and resolve technical challenges.
- Select and specify mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and sensing components for automation systems.
- Develop and maintain engineering documentation including bills of material, pneumatic schematics, valve layouts, sequences of operation, and design records.
- Review and approve mechanical drawings and BOMs prior to release to manufacturing and purchasing.
- Support manufacturing, assembly, programming, and integration teams during machine build, debug, testing, and commissioning activities.
- Drive continuous improvement by incorporating lessons learned and field feedback into future designs.
- Ensure design documentation complies with company procedures and ISO 9001 quality requirements.
- Mentor and coach Junior and Intermediate Mechanical Designers, providing technical guidance and design reviews.
- Contribute to the development of engineering standards, best practices, and design methodologies.
- Foster a safety-first culture and ensure compliance with company and regulatory requirements.
What Makes You Successful You are a technically strong designer who combines engineering expertise with practical manufacturing knowledge. You enjoy tackling challenging automation projects and helping others develop their skills.
You bring:
- Advanced knowledge of machine design, automation systems, and industrial manufacturing processes.
- Expertise with 3D CAD software and engineering documentation practices.
- Strong understanding of pneumatic, hydraulic, motion control, and electromechanical systems.
- Experience designing complete automated systems from concept through commissioning.
- Exceptional problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work directly with customers and cross-functional teams.
- Sound engineering judgment and a passion for finding practical solutions to complex challenges.
- Leadership and mentoring experience with junior technical staff.
- A commitment to quality, continuous improvement, and engineering excellence.
What You'll Bring - Technologist Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 10 years of progressive mechanical design experience within custom automation, manufacturing equipment, robotics, special-purpose machinery, or related industries.
- Advanced proficiency with CAD design tools and engineering documentation systems.
- Demonstrated experience designing complete automation systems, equipment, or production lines from concept through commissioning.
- Experience supporting manufacturing, machine integration, debugging, testing, and startup activities.
- Experience working directly with customers, suppliers, and multidisciplinary project teams.
Why Join Samuel Automation? - Lead the design of highly customized automation and robotic systems.
- Work on challenging projects across a diverse range of industries.
- Collaborate with talented engineers, programmers, technicians, and project leaders.
- Influence engineering standards and technical direction.
- Mentor and develop the next generation of designers.
- Be part of a growing organization that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Ready to build the next generation of automation solutions? Join Samuel Automation and play a key role in designing innovative manufacturing systems that help our customers improve safety, productivity, and performance. Apply today.
The base pay range for this position is $42.83/hour - $55.56/hour (CAD). The posted range reflects the expected base hourly rate for this position. Actual base pay will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and experience, as well as internal equity considerations. Offers are typically made within the range and not at the top of the range to support growth and progression. This position is eligible to participate in a short-term incentive plan. Incentive awards, if any, are based on business and individual performance and are not guaranteed.
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