Automation Technician II

LMI Technologies; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 76,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Education Support Program

Free snacks and drinks

On-site fitness facility

Great Place to Work

Job summary

LMI Technologies in Burnaby, BC seeks an Automation Technician to maintain and support automation equipment on the manufacturing floor. You will calibrate tools, maintain documentation, and design jigs to improve processes, serving as a key link between R&D product development and manufacturing.

The role requires mechatronics knowledge and precision mechanical assemblies. Experience in optics is a bonus; hybrid work is offered in a modern facility with strong team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering/Technology, Mechatronics, or Electrical/Controls Engineering/Technology.
• 2-4 years working experience in a related field, with a focus on mechanical design and automation/controls.
• Broad skillset (mechanical, electrical, and programming experience ideally).
• Excellent troubleshooting aptitude.
• Knowledge of SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
• Knowledge of mechanical design principles.
• Good knowledge of motion control systems and various industrial motion components.
• Basic understanding of metrology in theory and application.
• ASME Y14.5 GD&T or ISO GPS Standard is an asset.
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly, concisely and effectively both orally and written.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and calibration of production tooling and equipment.
• Upkeep and improvement of maintenance database and documentation.
• Creates new jig designs to work with existing equipment or to support new products.
• Supports the design of new automated R&D and production equipment.
• Works with the sensor design team to roll out new product introductions to automation infrastructure.
• Produces required technical documentation as directed by Team Lead.
• Proactively contributes to and implements continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Metrology basics

GD&T knowledge

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering/Technology, Mechatronics, or Electrical/Controls Engineering/Technology

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Automation Technician is responsible for maintaining and supporting all of the automation equipment on the manufacturing floor. This includes executing maintenance and calibration of tools and equipment while ensuring associated documentation and databases are kept up to date. Additional duties include jig & fixture design to enhance and improve our manufacturing processes. The Automation Tech is an important link between R&D product development and manufacturing of LMI’s product lines. The successful candidate will have a high level of knowledge in mechatronics and precision mechanical assemblies. Experience in optics is a bonus. Project duties include: automation maintenance and design, reviewing and providing feedback on team members’ designs, support and improvement of existing designs and first responder for manufacturing equipment support.

Working as part of our global Technology (R&D) team, you will report to the Team Lead in the Automation Validation team and work at our Burnaby head office.

• Maintenance and calibration of production tooling and equipment
• Upkeep and improvement of maintenance database and documentation
• Creates new jig designs to work with existing equipment or to support new products
• Supports the design of new automated R&D and production equipment
• Works with the sensor design team to smoothly roll out new product introductions to existing or new automation infrastructure
• Follows clearly established standards and guidelines as provided by the Team Lead
• Understands and utilizes the tools and processes defined by the group to effectively carry out project work
• Participates and leads regular design reviews and demonstrates strong adherence to checklist requirements
• Follows task list breakdown and priorities given by Team Lead
• Supports team delivery expectations against key project milestones
• Works closely with their team mitigating issues with solutions
• Produces required technical documentation as directed by Team Lead
• Proactively contributes to and implements continuous improvement initiatives

Education and Qualifications

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering/Technology, Mechatronics, or Electrical/Controls Engineering/Technology
• 2-4 years working experience in a related field, with a focus on mechanical design and automation/controls
• Broad skillset (mechanical, electrical, and programming experience ideally)
• Excellent troubleshooting aptitude
• Knowledge of SolidWorks or similar CAD software
• Knowledge of mechanical design principles
• Good knowledge of motion control systems and various industrial motion components (linear and rotary stages, stepper motors, servo motors, etc)
• Basic understanding of metrology in theory and application
• Basic understanding of precision machine design is an asset
• Basic understanding of ASME Y14.5 GD&T or ISO GPS Standard is an asset
• Ability to communicate ideas and results clearly, concisely and effectively both orally and written
• Pursues problem solving with clear understanding of facts and defines test plan and solution strategies
• Good verbal and written communication skills with a positive, collaborative mindset
• Solid interpersonal skills are required to function appropriately in a team environment across departments
• Experience in an ISO/Regulated manufacturing environment is an asset
• Familiarly with precision measurement tools is an asset
• Familiarity with optical systems such as lenses, cameras, or filters is an asset

Salary Range: $76,000 to $108,000 CAD + Eligibility for Profit Sharing Program Participation (pending successful completion of probationary period and based on business performance)

Perks and Benefits

• Health Benefits: Full health care coverage (with 100% paid premiums) including dental, vision, and drugs for you and your family.
• Work-Life Balance: We support a healthy balance with hybrid work arrangements, flextime, and competitive paid time off.
• Growth & Development: An annual Education Support Program for training and professional growth, plus annual performance reviews.
• Enjoy free snacks and drinks, team-building events, tenure awards, and our official "May the 4th" (Star Wars Day) company holiday!
• Access to an on-site fitness facility, tennis/basketball court, and company-wide wellness initiatives
• This is a hybrid position based out of our Burnaby, BC headquarters. To support our collaborative model, preference will be given to local candidates that are able to work in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
• Please note that financial relocation assistance and immigration sponsorship are not available for this position
• We are recognized as a “Great Place to Work” for 10 consecutive years!

Our Recruitment Process

We believe in a transparent and collaborative hiring journey. Our goal is to ensure you are as excited about us as we are about you. Below is the typical path (can vary by position):

Talent Discovery (Human Resources): An initial screening call focused on your professional background, language and communication proficiency, and cultural alignment with the team as well as overview of role and company.

Role Fit (Hiring Manager): A deep dive into your experience, knowledge and skills as well as sharing of role expectations and team initiatives.

Team Fit (Peers and Colleagues): An opportunity to meet with potential team members and/or cross-functional peers to discuss your experience/background and their experience and work at LMI.

Assessment: Some roles may entail a technical assessment to further discover your technical capabilities and skills.

About LMI Technologies

We are recognized as one of Canada's Great Workplaces and a global leader in industrial vision. LMI is a medium-sized technology company built on a culture of openness, respect and engineering excellence. At LMI, our teams work collaboratively toward the shared goal of designing and delivering innovative 3D and 2D machine vision solutions to OEMs and System Integrators operating in industrial factory automation worldwide. The result of this collaboration is high-performance, easy-to-deploy, and cost-effective vision technologies that deliver consistent results in even the most demanding inline inspection applications today worldwide reliably. #LMISJ

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