Engineer – Automation and Product

Linamar Corporation; Guelph; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Career advancement

Sustainability programs

Community outreach

Local vendor discounts

Job summary

Linamar Corporation is seeking an Automation & Product Engineer to propel robotics products from concept through deployment at scale. You will work with customers, plant teams, and partners to translate needs into robust, safe automation solutions.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, continuous improvement, and documenting best practices for scalable adoption across manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Automation, Mechatronics, Electrical, Mechanical, or related Engineering field.
• 3-5 years in automation, robotics or industrial systems.
• Experience deploying robotic/automated systems in manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with robotics, controls, machine vision, sensors, safety systems.
• Experience with customers, integrators, suppliers or manufacturing operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate customer and manufacturing applications to identify opportunities for robotics and automation solutions.
• Translate application and deployment requirements into product and system requirements.
• Support product development, validation, benchmarking, and deployment activities across the robotics portfolio.
• Collaborate with customers, plant teams, suppliers, and technology partners to ensure successful solution deployment.
• Evaluate and integrate complementary technologies including tooling, vision, safety, and automation systems.
• Support safety, compliance, and risk assessment activities for robotics applications.
• Capture lessons learned from deployments and drive continuous improvement of products and applications.
• Develop technical documentation, standards, and best practices to support product adoption and scalability.

Skills

Robotics systems

Controls

Machine vision

Safety systems

Customer engagement

Education

Automation/Mechatronics/Electrical/Mechanical engineering degree

Job description

Job Title: Automation & Product Engineer

The Automation & Product Engineer supports the development, deployment, and continuous improvement of robotics products and automation solutions across its portfolio. This role bridges customer applications, product engineering, and system integration to ensure solutions address real-world manufacturing challenges and can be deployed safely, reliably, and at scale.Working closely with customers, plant teams, product development teams, and technology partners, the Automation & Product Engineer translates application requirements into product enhancements, deployment best practices, and future product opportunities.

Responsibility

• Evaluate customer and manufacturing applications to identify opportunities for robotics and automation solutions.
• Translate application and deployment requirements into product and system requirements.
• Support product development, validation, benchmarking, and deployment activities across the robotics portfolio.
• Collaborate with customers, plant teams, suppliers, and technology partners to ensure successful solution deployment.
• Evaluate and integrate complementary technologies including tooling, vision, safety, and automation systems.
• Support safety, compliance, and risk assessment activities for robotics applications.
• Capture lessons learned from deployments and drive continuous improvement of products and applications.
• Develop technical documentation, standards, and best practices to support product adoption and scalability.

Academic/Educational Requirements

• Diploma or degree in Automation, Mechatronics, Electrical, Mechanical, or related Engineering field.

Required Skills/Experience

• 3-5 years of experience in automation, robotics, manufacturing engineering, or industrial systems.
• Experience deploying or supporting robotic and automated systems in industrial environments.
• Familiarity with robotics, controls, machine vision, sensors, safety systems, and industrial automation technologies.
• Experience working with customers, integrators, suppliers, or manufacturing operations is an asset.

What Linamar Has To Offer

• Competitive Compensation
• Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Sustainability Counsel
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

About Us

Linamar Corporation is a Canadian-founded global manufacturer, renowned for its advanced engineering and innovative product development across diverse industries and markets. Our journey started in 1966 under the visionary leadership of our founder, and today, we remain committed to cultivating a culture of innovation and collaboration. With access to state-of-the-art tools and resources, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact alongside a team of driven and passionate professionals. Join us and be part of a company where innovation, collaboration, and growth are at the heart of everything we do. Linamar is committed to promoting accessible recruitment as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Linamar will attempt to accommodate persons with a disability in an appropriate and effective manner throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Accommodations will be provided upon request.