Manufacturing Engineering Specialist

ACTalent; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Specialist in Nepean, ON for a 6-month contract. You will provide hands-on support for programming and automation of equipment, design and fixture development using CAD tools, and collaboration with the Manufacturing Engineering Support team to drive continuous improvements on the production floor.

The role requires CAD proficiency, 3D modeling for fixtures, and experience with vision systems and smart torque tools.

Qualifications

• Hands-on mechanical and equipment experience in a manufacturing or similar environment.
• Proficiency with CAD software for design and documentation.
• Experience with SolidWorks and AutoCAD for design and documentation.
• Experience with Keyence vision systems or AI vision camera programming.
• Programming/configuring smart torque tools and automation systems.
• Ability to learn machine programming and automation technologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on technical support for manufacturing equipment programming and automation.
• Program, configure, and troubleshoot Keyence AI vision camera systems for automated inspection.
• Support smart torque tools programming and configuration on the production line.
• Assist with equipment setup, testing, and troubleshooting to maintain efficiency.
• Support design and development of fixtures using CAD; create and modify models and drawings.
• Collaborate with the Manufacturing Engineering Support team to implement process improvements.
• Integrate mechanical, electrical, and control systems into manufacturing equipment.
• Document equipment configurations and process changes per engineering requirements.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and control system issues on the floor.

Skills

CAD software

3D modeling

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical systems

Control systems

Vision systems

Smart torque tools

Programming learning

Reliability clearance

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Keyence AI vision

SAP

Aegis FactoryLogix

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineering Specialist Job Description

This role provides hands‑on technical support for manufacturing equipment programming, automation, fixture design, and production process improvements. You will work closely with the Manufacturing Engineering Support team to program and troubleshoot advanced manufacturing equipment, support the design and development of fixtures, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across production operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands‑on technical support for manufacturing equipment programming and automation in a production environment.
• Program, configure, and troubleshoot Keyence AI vision camera systems to support automated inspection and manufacturing processes.
• Program and support smart torque tools to ensure accurate and reliable fastening operations on the production line.
• Assist with equipment setup, testing, and troubleshooting to maintain efficient and reliable manufacturing operations.
• Support the design and development of manufacturing fixtures using CAD software and 3D modeling tools.
• Apply strong mechanical aptitude to diagnose mechanical issues and implement practical solutions on equipment and fixtures.
• Collaborate closely with the Manufacturing Engineering Support team to implement process improvements and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Use CAD and 3D modeling tools to create, modify, and maintain accurate models and drawings for fixtures and equipment.
• Assist in integrating mechanical, electrical, and control systems into manufacturing equipment and automation solutions.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn new machine programming, automation technologies, and related tools to enhance manufacturing capabilities.
• Support documentation of equipment configurations, fixture designs, and process changes in alignment with engineering and production requirements.
• Contribute to troubleshooting efforts for mechanical, electrical, and control system issues on the production floor.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in CAD software for creating and modifying engineering designs.
• Experience with 3D modeling for fixtures, tooling, or equipment components.
• Hands‑on mechanical and equipment experience in a manufacturing or similar environment.
• Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and process issues effectively.
• Experience with Keyence vision systems or AI vision camera programming.
• Experience with smart torque tools and their programming or configuration.
• Ability and willingness to learn machine programming and automation technologies.
• Eligibility for or possession of Reliability Clearance, as required for the role.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks and AutoCAD for design and documentation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with SAP is considered an asset.
• Experience with Aegis FactoryLogix is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated interest in learning new technologies related to machine learning, automation, and equipment programming.
• Strong practical problem‑solving skills and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a Manufacturing Engineering Support team.

Work Environment

This is an onsite role working Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., for a 40-hour work week. The position is offered as a 6-month contract with the possibility of extension, providing the opportunity to work directly with manufacturing equipment, automation systems, and engineering tools such as CAD and 3D modeling software in a hands‑on production environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Nepean, ON.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Nepean,ON.

À propos d'Actalent

Actalent est un leader mondial dans les services dingénierie et de sciences ainsi que dans les solutions de talents. Nous aidons des entreprises visionnaires à faire progresser leurs initiatives dingénierie et de science grâce à laccès à des experts spécialisés qui favorisent léchelle, linnovation et la rapidité de mise sur le marché. Avec un réseau de près de 20 000 consultants et 5 000 clients à travers les États-Unis, le Canada, lAsie et lEurope, Actalent dessert de nombreuses entreprises du Fortune 500. Nous sommes fiers dêtre lune des 500 meilleures firmes de conception de lEngineering News-Record (ENR) pour nos services de conception en ingénierie et un lauréat du prix ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® tant pour le service client que pour les talents.

Actalent est un employeur souscrivant au principe de légalité des chances et accepte toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de lâge, de la couleur, de la religion, des origines nationales, du statut dancien combattant, dun handicap, de lorientation sexuelle, de lidentité sexuelle, des renseignements génétiques ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

Si vous souhaitez faire une demande daccommodement raisonnable, tel que la modification ou lajustement du processus de demande demploi ou dentrevue à cause dun handicap, veuillez envoyer un courriel à [e-mail] pour connaître dautres options daccommodement.

Ordonnance sur légalité des chances de San Francisco: Conformément à lOrdonnance sur légalité des chances de San Francisco, pour tous les postes situés dans la ville et le comté de San Francisco, nous examinerons les candidatures des personnes qualifiées ayant un casier judiciaire ou des antécédents criminels.

Utilisation de lintelligence artificielle (IA): Nous pouvons utiliser lintelligence artificielle (IA) pour soutenir certaines étapes de notre processus dembauche, notamment la recherche, la présélection et lévaluation des candidatures. LIA aide à analyser les candidatures et les qualifications, mais les décisions finales sont prises par notre équipe de recrutement. En soumettant votre candidature, vous reconnaissez et acceptez que celle-ci puisse être examinée à laide doutils dIA.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.