Senior Automation Mechanical Designer - Mentor & Technical Lead

Johnson Electric; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Empowerment

Diverse Projects

Mentorship Opportunities

Ethical Practices

Job summary

Johnson Electric in Ancaster, ON is seeking a Senior Automation Mechanical Designer to lead design and technical execution of complex automation systems. You’ll develop innovative concepts for assembly, inspection, testing, packaging, and material handling, providing advanced engineering analysis and establishing machine architecture.

The role also involves mentoring junior staff, engaging with customers, driving standardization and continuous improvement, and supporting proposals and project

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• 7+ years in automation or special-purpose equipment design.
• Expert-level SolidWorks and advanced machine design.
• Robotic integration, servo motion, pneumatics, and automation experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and technical execution of large-scale or highly complex automation systems.
• Develop innovative automation concepts for assembly, inspection, testing, packaging, and material handling.
• Provide advanced engineering analysis on machine dynamics, structural integrity, motion systems, and manufacturability.
• Establish overall machine architecture and technical direction for projects.
• Lead design reviews and ensure safety, quality, and customer standards.
• Provide mentorship to Junior and Intermediate Designers.
• Support Project Leads and Engineering Management in planning and resources.
• Interface with customers to present concepts and resolve technical concerns.
• Drive design standardization, best practices and continuous improvement.
• Support proposal development including concept generation, risk assessment, costing input, and labour estimation.
• Assist manufacturing and integration teams with troubleshooting and advanced problem resolution.
• Evaluate and implement emerging automation technologies and methods.

Skills

SolidWorks

Robotics integration

Servo motion systems

Pneumatics

Industrial automation

Machinery design

Education

Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Join Our Team as a Senior Automation Mechanical Designer at Johnson Electric!

Location: Ancaster, ON (onsite)

Salary Range: $90-140K annually

Vacancy Type: Existing position

Shift: Days

The compensation range for this position is $90,000-140,000 annually. Placement within the range will depend on the selected candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and overall assessment during the hiring process.

As our next Senior Automation Mechanical Designer, you’ll provide advanced technical leadership in the design and execution of complex automation systems and production equipment. This role is responsible for developing innovative technical solutions, leading major design activities, mentoring design staff, and driving engineering excellence across projects.The Senior Designer serves as a technical authority within the department and plays a significant role in customer engagement, concept development, risk reduction, and engineering strategy.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Employee Empowerment: A culture that empowers employees to take initiative and make impactful decisions.
• Diverse Projects: Work on a variety of projects across different industries, gaining broad experience.
• Mentorship Opportunities: Access to mentorship programs that help you grow both personally and professionally.
• Ethical Practices: A commitment to ethical business practices and integrity in all operations.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the design and technical execution of large-scale or highly complex automation systems.
• Develop innovative automation concepts for assembly, inspection, testing, packaging, and material handling applications.
• Provide advanced engineering analysis related to machine dynamics, structural integrity, motion systems, and manufacturability.
• Establish overall machine architecture and technical direction for projects.
• Lead design reviews and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and customer standards.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to Junior and Intermediate Designers.
• Support Project Leads and Engineering Management in technical planning and resource allocation.
• Interface directly with customers to present concepts, resolve technical concerns, and support project execution.
• Drive design standardization, best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support proposal development including concept generation, risk assessment, costing input, and labour estimation.
• Assist manufacturing and integration teams with troubleshooting and advanced problem resolution.
• Evaluate and implement emerging automation technologies and engineering methods.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• 7+ years of automation or special-purpose equipment design experience.
• Expert-level proficiency in SolidWorks and advanced machine design practices.
• Extensive experience with robotic integration, servo motion systems, pneumatics, and industrial automation.

What we offer:

Johnson Electric offers talented people like you the opportunity to grow professionally and personally, surrounded by some of the most dedicated, innovative, and entrepreneurial colleagues you will find anywhere. Of course, we offer competitive pay and benefits, and far more than that, we offer you a culture driven by our values and designed to ensure that our most important asset—our people—can flourish.

Johnson Electric welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Johnson Electric is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free recruitment and selection process. Applicants should advise Human Resources if they require any type of accommodation during the recruitment process.

Please note: Johnson Electric may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools as part of our process.