Senior Automation Designer - Mechanical

Theconstructsim; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the region of Waterloo is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to design and install special purpose machines. Candidates must have 8-10 years of experience including significant exposure to solid works and manufacturing automation within the medical or electrical industries. A strong knowledge of drafting principles and previous experience in debugging and integration of systems is essential. This role offers a competitive salary range of $80,000 - $90,000 per year.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience required.
• 7+ years as an Automation Engineer.
• 4+ years in medical or electrical manufacturing is mandatory.
• Solid Works experience for 6+ years is required.
• 2+ years experience in AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Design and install special purpose machines.
• Review electrical requirements with designers.
• Aid in debugging and integration of systems.

Skills

Automation Engineering

Line-Automation

Solid Works

AutoCAD

Electrical devices knowledge

Drafting principles

Pneumatics and hydraulics

Machine shop techniques

Manufacturing automation

Job description

Experience – 8 to 10 years

Job Description:

• 7+ years of experience as an Automation Engineer
• 4+ Medical industry/domain is mandatory or Electrical Electronics Component Manufacturing also may be acceptable (should be the latest experience)
• 8+ years of working experience of common machine shop techniques.
• 6+ years experience in Solid Works mandatory
• Must have experience with Line-Automation (design & install special purpose machine (SPM)
• Mandatory experience with manufacturing automation domain (3+ years at least)
• Must have a thorough knowledge and hands‑on experience of drafting principles.
• 2+ years experience in AutoCAD
• A thorough knowledge of the use of pneumatics and hydraulics. A thorough knowledge of the use of electrical devices (i.e. switches, load cells, LVDTs, etc.).
• Must be capable of designing tooling from sketches or verbal concepts.
• Review electrical requirements with respect to input and output devises with electrical designers.
• Assist the fabricators, machinists, toolmaker and electricians in the debug, integration resolving problems and completion of systems.
• Strictly follow CSA N285 / NQA Quality requirements
• Organize documentation, including quotes, drawing registers, correspondence, requisitions, drawings, schedules, etc. on projects you are supervising.
• Perform engineering calculations with respect to strength of materials, speeds, horsepower, temperature, pressure, force, etc. as related to machine and tool designs
• Provide design support related to construction of CSA B51 and CSA N285.0

Compensation

$80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year