Design Technologist

Hexagon Mining, Inc.; Dowling; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Ontario is seeking a Design Technologist responsible for preparing engineering designs and drawings for machine control. The ideal candidate will hold a post-secondary diploma in engineering design and drafting, possess strong CAD skills, and pay attention to detail. The role involves developing design documentation, verifying compliance with specifications, and supporting field implementations. Join a dynamic team dedicated to innovation and excellence in mining technology.

Qualifications

• Must have a post-secondary diploma in engineering design and drafting technology or a related field.
• Experience in an ISO 9001 environment is an asset.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow complex instructions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering designs, drawings, and technical information for machine control.
• Develop design concepts and documentation packages.
• Check design drawings for compliance with specifications.
• Produce detailed drawings using CAD.
• Assist in field implementations as escalated.

Skills

Engineering design and drafting

CAD software proficiency

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Education

Post-secondary diploma in engineering design and drafting technology

Tools

CAD software

Internal ERP software

Job description

Position will need someone to be within 2 hours of Sudbury, in office on occasion.

The Company:

Hexagon is a global leader in digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software, and autonomous technologies. We are putting data to work to boost efficiency, productivity, quality, and safety across industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, public sector, and mobility applications.

Our technologies are shaping the production and people‑related ecosystems to become increasingly connected and autonomous — ensuring a scalable, sustainable future.

Hexagon’s Mining division solves surface and underground mine challenges with proven technologies for planning, operations, and safety.

Hexagon (Nasdaq Stockholm: HEXA B) has approximately 24,000 employees in 50 countries and net sales of approximately 5.5bn USD. Learn more at hexagon.com and follow us @HexagonAB.

Purpose of Position:

Hexagon’s Integrated Machine Systems division is looking for a Design Technologist to join our team! The Design Technologist is responsible for preparing engineering designs, drawings and related technical information enabling machine control through Hexagons numerous product offerings.

Major Areas of Responsibility:

• Develop and prepare engineering designs and drawings from preliminary concepts, engineering calculations, specification sheets and other data.
• Develop and prepare design concepts.
• Complete documentation packages and produce drawing sets.
• Check and verify design drawings to conform to specifications and design data.
• Keep up to date on industry and engineering standards.
• Produce detailed drawings and specifications using dedicated computer software (CAD) to produce design specifications.
• Review and understand machine schematics, operator manuals.
• Prepare electronic layouts, charts, detailed scale drawings, material and equipment requirements from machine specifications, and standard layouts provided.
• Revise computer‑aided designs and plans to comply with modified specifications made during actual construction.
• Brainstorm as part of a team or developing design concepts using CAD and other traditional design tools.
• Review plans and write technical reports to meet project specifications.
• Ensure proper documentation of all work, products and relevant activities.
• Work with internal ERP software.
• Support field implementations when escalated.

Knowledge and Experience - Required:

• Post‑secondary diploma in engineering design and drafting technology or in a related field
• Experience working with an ISO 9001 environment would be considered an asset

Knowledge and Experience - Desired:

• Able to work in a collaborative, multi‑site, team environment
• Confident self‑starter
• Detail‑oriented person able to follow complex instructions with a “first‑time right” attitude
• Motivated by challenging work

Travel:

• Up to 10% Domestic travel

Hexagon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination against any job applicant based on protected characteristics.