Automation Designer

LMI Technologies; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

LMI Technologies is seeking an Automation Designer to enhance collaboration between R&D and manufacturing. With a focus on sensor alignment and calibration, the role involves validating equipment, improving processes, and participating in design reviews to ensure high manufacturing quality. This position is key in supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the engineering team.

Qualifications

• Over 3 years of working experience in a similar role within a high-tech manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of LEAN manufacturing is advantageous.
• Expertise in manufacturing processes, particularly in high precision mechanical assembly.

Responsibilities

• Validate, qualify, and commission sensor alignment and calibration equipment.
• Conduct IQ/OQ/PQ and service equipment.
• Liaise between Production and Automation teams to improve manufacturing processes.

Skills

Excellent communication

Leadership qualities

Interpersonal skills

Project/task scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD design software

PLM document control systems

Job description

LMI Technologies, recognized as one of Canada’s Best Workplaces, is a medium-sized technology company built on a culture of openness, respect and professional excellence. At LMI our staff work passionately toward the common goal of designing and delivering innovative 3D machine vision solutions to OEMs and System Integrators working in industrial factory automation around the world. The result of this teamwork is high-performance, easy-to-implement and cost-effective 3D sensor technologies that deliver the best results in even the most challenging 3D inline inspection applications.

What will you do as an Automation Designer?

The Automation Designer plays a crucial role in achieving the Engineering team's mission by bridging the gap between R&D and manufacturing. This position focuses on qualifying, maintaining and troubleshooting all LMI’s sensor alignment and calibration equipment in collaboration with the Automation Design team. Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, this role is pivotal in maintaining the quality and efficiency of our manufacturing processes.

• Validate, qualify, and commission sensor alignment and calibration equipment.
• Conduct IQ/OQ/PQ.
• Verify equipment design completeness and readiness for production utilization.
• Service and maintain equipment.
• Handle equipment related production escalation. Liaise between Production team and Automation and Software Development team.
• Initiate and execute manufacturing process improvement activities. Reduce variation and non conformance. Identify and eliminate waste and inefficiencies using Lean principles.
• Plan and implement modifications to workcell flow and layout according to Lean concepts to improve productivity. Develop standard work.
• Develop measurement systems to monitor productivity.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve cost and yield.
• Participate in design for manufacturing and assembly reviews. Develop manufacturing, serviceability and reliability requirements.
• Address production issues, manage problem reports, conduct root cause analysis, and lead corrective actions utilizing the 8D methodology. Lead status review meetings with stakeholders.
• Execute engineering change requests, engineering change orders, and related sustaining engineering and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Adhere to LMI Employee Policy Manual.

What do you need to be successful?

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Over 3 years of working experience in a similar role within a high-tech manufacturing environment. Knowledge of LEAN manufacturing is advantageous.
• Expertise in manufacturing processes, particularly those involving high precision mechanical, electrical, electronics, or electro-mechanical assembly.
• Excellent communicator. Capable of articulating Lean philosophy, vision and expectations.
• Proficient in PLM document control systems, part number/BOM management, and project/task/milestone scheduling and tracking.
• Familiarity with CAD design software and the ability to read/prepare mechanical drawings.
• Action-oriented with leadership qualities to coordinate cross-functional teams and ensure the successful implementation of action plans.
• Strong interpersonal skills essential for effective collaboration within a team environment.

Salary Range: $60,000 - $85,500

How to submit your interest?

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity and working for a fast-growing global technology company with an inspiring and engaging workplace environment, please submit your application to our Human Resources team in confidence by clicking the “Apply Now” button.

While we appreciate your interest in LMI very much, we are only able to respond to candidates selected for further consideration. We look forward to talking to you about the possibilities of beginning a rewarding new chapter of your career!

Why being inclusive is important to us?

At LMI Technologies, we are an Equal Opportunity employer and we value the diversity of the people we hire and serve. We strive to build and grow our team that fosters variety in backgrounds, perspectives, experiences and skills. We embrace inclusiveness in our workplace, so we can utilize each person’s talents and strengths.

If you are interested in working for a fast-growing global technology company with an inspiring and engaging workplace environment, we invite you to apply and talk about the possibilities of beginning a rewarding new chapter of your career.

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