Automation Design Engineer / Ingénieur(e) en conception d’automatisation

Taiga Motors•Montreal, QC

34d

About The Position

Taiga is a rapidly scaling off-road electric vehicle technology and manufacturing company seeking an Automation Mechanical Design Engineer to research, design and implement advanced automated manufacturing technologies and equipment into our manufacturing facilities. As a member of the Industrial Automation group, you will be part of a fast-paced and dynamic team to design and implement automated assembly equipment to manufacture Taiga’s innovative powersports vehicles. Furthermore, you will interface with design and quality engineering to solve problems, improve manufacturability, and design production equipment that meets stringent time and quality demands. The ideal candidate must have a strong motivation to learn new technologies and must possess excellent organizational skills, as well as a strong eye for detail. If you meet the criteria below, we’d love to hear from you!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
3-5 years experience in design of automated equipment
Experience designing parts and assemblies using different manufacturing methods (machining, 3D printing, sheet metal, welded structures, etc.)
CAD proficiency (Siemens NX preferred)
Experience in selection and integration of automation components, such as sensors, pneumatic components, and electrical drives
Hands on technical background in a manufacturing environment, following good design for manufacturing (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) practices
Meticulous, attention to detail and innovative mindset
Good aptitude for new technologies and mechatronic systems
Great communication skills
Able to work autonomously and as part of a team

Nice To Haves

Experience in Automotive or Powersports Industry, especially with electric vehicles
Knowledge in PLC (Beckhoff preferred) or industrial robot programming (Kuka preferred)
Experience in generation of electrical and pneumatic diagrams in AutoCAD

Responsibilities

Design & create 3D models of new machines and technically complex automation equipment
Select and integrate automation components such as sensors, drives, safety components, etc.
Prepare detail drawings for manufacturing and maintain list of materials (BOM)
Acts as liaison with manufacturers and suppliers of equipment and components to ensure all parts are manufactured to design
Assist in implementation, assembly, and commissioning of new machines and equipment
Analyze existing systems and bring improvements to designs
Troubleshoot automated machines and prepare / perform maintenance procedures
Prepare diligent documentation and collaborate with other team members both within automation and cross-functionally within Taiga