Senior Automation Mechanical Designer
Johnson Electric•Hamilton, ON
•CA$90,000 - CA$140,000•Onsite
About The Position
Join Our Team as a Senior Automation Mechanical Designer at Johnson Electric! This role is responsible for providing advanced technical leadership in the design and execution of complex automation systems and production equipment. The Senior Designer will develop innovative technical solutions, lead major design activities, mentor design staff, and drive engineering excellence across projects. This position serves as a technical authority within the department and plays a significant role in customer engagement, concept development, risk reduction, and engineering strategy.
Requirements
- Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
- 7+ years of automation or special-purpose equipment design experience.
- Expert-level proficiency in SolidWorks and advanced machine design practices.
- Extensive experience with robotic integration, servo motion systems, pneumatics, and industrial automation.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and technical execution of large-scale or highly complex automation systems.
- Develop innovative automation concepts for assembly, inspection, testing, packaging, and material handling applications.
- Provide advanced engineering analysis related to machine dynamics, structural integrity, motion systems, and manufacturability.
- Establish overall machine architecture and technical direction for projects.
- Lead design reviews and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and customer standards.
- Provide mentorship and technical guidance to Junior and Intermediate Designers.
- Support Project Leads and Engineering Management in technical planning and resource allocation.
- Interface directly with customers to present concepts, resolve technical concerns, and support project execution.
- Drive design standardization, best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support proposal development including concept generation, risk assessment, costing input, and labour estimation.
- Assist manufacturing and integration teams with troubleshooting and advanced problem resolution.
- Evaluate and implement emerging automation technologies and engineering methods.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
