Intermediate Mechanical Designer

Systematix Inc; Waterloo; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Waterloo is seeking a Mechanical Designer to create automation machinery designs. The role involves collaboration with sales and project managers, ensuring designs meet customer expectations, and utilizing CAD for efficient design processes. Candidates should possess a Mechanical Engineering diploma and have a minimum of 2 years of design experience. This position requires effective communication skills and a strong mechanical aptitude.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of Mechanical Design experience or equivalent.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for design of automation machinery based on customer information.
• Formulate machine design in CAD using efficient processes.
• Work with machine builder throughout the debugging phase.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Problem Solving

Communication

CAD Proficiency

Education

Technologist Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Responsible for design of automation machinery based on customer information, company and departmental standards, and supervisor and peer input. Responsible for ensuring that the design meets the customer’s expectations, is completed within the scheduled timeframe, and can be manufactured within the budgeted time and costs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities : include the following; other duties may be assigned.

• Required to work in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with company Health and Safety and other Policies
• Determine, understand and verify the function and mechanics of assigned projects
• Review initial concept with sales, project manager, customer and supervisor, as required
• Formulate machine design in CAD using simple, efficient and cost effective processes
• Specify and obtain quotes for specialized purchased equipment
• Source and qualify all purchased mechanical, sensing, pneumatic and hydraulic components
• Compile Sequence of Operations, I / O List, Pneumatic BOM and Valve Bank Layout
• Responsible for checking and releasing BOM to Purchasing
• Work with assigned programmer to create working program
• Respond to questions from machine shop and assembly during building of machine
• Work with machine builder throughout the debugging phase
• Review marked up drawings, and work with assigned detailer to update complete drawing package
• Stores data (specifications, quotes, estimates, drawings etc.) according to Systematix’s standards
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions
• Ability to work at advanced levels of design complexity
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to proficiently use CAD and current office computer software
• Must be creative, have a mechanical aptitude and think and visualize in 3 dimensions
• Must be able to communicate effectively with customers and internal team members

Autonomy and Authority

• Receive instructions on specific assignment objectives, complex features and methods of approach. Receive assistance on unusual problems. Work progress is under periodic review.
• May be responsible for the design of a single station on a complex line or an entire standalone machine of a simpler nature.
• May provide assistance to machine shop, assembly, junior designer and detailer with respect to the work being performed.
• Regular supervision of others is not a normal part of this position.

Education, Experience, and Qualifications :

• Technologist Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum of 2 years of Mechanical Design experience or equivalent
• Valid Passport and driver’s license may be required, as well as the ability to travel to customer sites both locally and internationally

Special Requirements (physical demands and work environment) :

The employee occasionally will spend time in an environment where he / she is exposed to medium to high noise levels and where safety glasses and adequate shoes are essential.