Mechanical Designer - Custom Automation

ProMach; Oakville; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation firm in Oakville is seeking a Mechanical Designer with a passion for creating innovative packaging machines. This role requires proficiency in SolidWorks and at least 7 years of experience in mechanical design, ideally in the automation or packaging industry. The chosen candidate will work on robotic systems, ensuring design accuracy and collaborating with electrical teams. This position offers growth opportunities and comprehensive benefits, including a retirement savings plan and paid time off.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical/dental programs

Generous paid time off

Retirement savings plan with company match

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a mechanical designer in custom automation, preferably in packaging.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to handle confidential information ethically.

Responsibilities

• Ensure overall technical success of machines with primary responsibility for systems.
• Collaborate with electrical team on controls and programming.
• Design detailed parts and create complete design packages.

Skills

Proficiency in SolidWorks

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Problem identification and resolution

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD 2D

Microsoft Office

Job description

Grow Your Career as a Mechanical Designer in a Growing Company

Did you love building as a kid? Do you enjoy taking something apart, just to figure out how to put it back together? Do you, geek out on robots? Our engineers drive packaging innovation, creating new ways to improve – and increase – performance. We’re passionate about designing custom equipment that exceeds our customers’ expectations. Our engineers partner closely not only with our customers, but also with peers across sales, manufacturing, and assembly.

We offer rewarding, challenging opportunities throughout the world, across multiple packaging segments. If you’re excited by how machines work and want to make them better, we want to talk to you.

Do we have your attention? Keep reading.

The Mechanical Designer, reporting to the Engineering Manager, is responsible for the conceptualization and mechanical design of robotic, servo, and pneumatic-based packaging machines and sub assemblages using SolidWorks. Success in this role will depend on the ability to work to technical specifications, schedule, and budget constraints.

Are you excited about this work?

• Ensure overall technical success of the machine, with primary responsibility for mechanical, robotic, and pneumatic systems.
• Collaborate closely with electrical team members responsible for controls and programming.
• Review and interpret customer specifications and application parameters.
• Analyze and develop solutions for various mechanical challenges.
• Design detailed parts and sub-assemblies, ensuring proper functionality and fit.
• Create complete design packages, including BOMs, detailed drawings, assembly drawings, and layouts.
• Check and validate all final design documentation, parts lists, and drawings to ensure accuracy and compliance with design and contract requirements.
• Work closely with Project Management, Electrical Engineering, Purchasing, and Assembly teams.
• Participate in and support machine testing.

What’s in it for you?

There’s no monopoly on innovative ideas or limits to how far you can advance with our team. We offer an open, communicative environment that fosters individual initiative. We pride ourselves in being a company where people are happy and choose to build a career.

In addition to growth opportunities, as a ProMach employee, you receive more than just a paycheck. Total compensation includes your salary, comprehensive medical/dental programs, as well as life insurance, a generous paid time off program, and a retirement savings plan with a company match.

If this sounds like you, we want to connect!

• Minimum 7+ years of experience as a mechanical designer in the custom automation sector; background in packaging industry is preferred.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and AutoCAD 2D.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.
• Strong skills in problem identification and resolution.
• Solid analytical thinking combined with planning, prioritization, and execution capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and maintain strong interpersonal relationships.
• Clear and professional verbal and written communication, including presentation skills.
• Competence in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), CAD, and ERP systems.
• Occasional travel to North America will be required.
• Ability to handle confidential information ethically and professionally.

Pro Mach, Inc. was named to the Inc. 5,000 list of the fastest growing private companies in the U.S. seven times. We continue to introduce innovative products, enter new markets, expand our global presence, and actively acquire new capabilities.

Zarpac, based in Oakville, Ontario, Canada, is a leading global provider of packaging line engineering, integration, and productivity services and solutions. Zarpac’s products and services include packaging line system design, custom design/built machines, performance diagnostics software, robotics testing and integration, mechanical and electrical engineering, project management, technical training, productivity support, and material handling solutions. Zarpac is a division of Pro Mach.

Pro Mach adheres to the principle of employment equity. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

Experience

Required

5 years experience as a mechanical designer in the automation industry.