Intermediate Mechanical Designer

Samuel, Son & Co.•Waterloo, ON

11h•CA$38 - CA$47•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the design of automation machinery based on customer information, company and departmental standards, and supervisor and peer input. The role ensures that the design meets customer expectations, is completed within the scheduled timeframe, and can be manufactured within the budgeted time and costs. This position may be responsible for the design of a single station on a complex line or an entire standalone machine of a simpler nature. The Mechanical Designer may also assist the machine shop, assembly, junior designers, and detailers with respect to the work being performed. Regular supervision of others is not a normal part of this position.

Requirements

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.
Ability to work at advanced levels of design complexity.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to proficiently use CAD and current office computer software.
Must be creative, have a mechanical aptitude and think and visualize in 3 dimensions.
Must be able to communicate effectively with customers and internal team members.
Technologist Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Minimum of 2 years of Mechanical Design experience or equivalent.
Valid Passport and driver’s license may be required, as well as the ability to travel to customer sites both locally and internationally.

Responsibilities

Work in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with company Health and Safety and other Policies.
Determine, understand and verify the function and mechanics of assigned projects.
Review initial concept with sales, project manager, customer and supervisor, as required.
Formulate machine design in CAD using simple, efficient and cost-effective processes.
Specify and obtain quotes for specialized purchased equipment.
Source and qualify all purchased mechanical, sensing, pneumatic and hydraulic components.
Compile Sequence of Operations, I/O List, Pneumatic BOM and Valve Bank Layout.
Check and release BOM to Purchasing.
Work with assigned programmer to create working program.
Respond to questions from machine shop and assembly during building of machine.
Work with machine builder throughout the debugging phase.
Review marked up drawings, and work with assigned detailer to update complete drawing package.
Store data (specifications, quotes, estimates, drawings etc.) according to Samuel standards.
Mentor Junior level Mechanical Designers.