Johnson Electric Automation Systems Lead Designer 

Canada, Ontario, Hamilton 

964385204

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Innovative Environment : Work on cutting-edge technologies and innovative projects that push the boundaries of what’s possible.

• Professional Growth : Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development through training programs and workshops.

• Collaborative Culture : A supportive and collaborative work environment where teamwork and knowledge sharing are encouraged.

• Competitive Compensation : Attractive salary packages and comprehensive benefits that reward your hard work and dedication.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead a mechanical design team to deliver automation solutions on time, on budget and within project requirements.

• Provide technical guidance to designers and co-ops.

• Build and maintain the design team schedule to keep deliverables and milestones on time.

• Collaborate with the Process Engineers and Project Managers to scope and price new projects.

• Supervise and guide designer on the mechanical design of robot and assembly systems, production gauges and error proofs, assembly jigs, equipment automation.

• Check and approve engineering drawings, bill of materials, calculations and statement of requirements.

• Perform engineering calculations with respect to strength of materials, speeds, horsepower, temperature, pressure, force, etc. as related to project designs.

• Review designs and systems for compliance to applicable standards (ex. Machine safety, AGC and/or customer specific)

• Review electrical requirements with respect to input and output devises with electrical designers.

• Review machine operations and machine sequences to ensure it meet project requirements.

• Check drawings for accuracy, material selection, proper machining techniques, finishes, hardness, etc.

• Assist the manufacturing team by being a channel of communication between technicians and design engineers

• Communicate with customers and in-house technical and engineering staff as well as with vendors for technical information and specifications.

• Responsible for initiate Engineering Change Notice – ECN’s and ensure non-conformance tickets are addressed

• Responsible for communicating time estimates, resource requirements, and progress on design tasks to Engineering Manager and to the Project Manager.

• Ensure designers keep documentation, including quotes, correspondence, requisitions, drawings, schedules, etc. organized on projects.

• Will assist in developing design department standards.

• Adhere to all health and safety rules and procedures.

• Coordinate continuous improvement initiatives.

• Perform other related duties as required.

What We’re Looking For:

• Degree in Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering

• 5+ years’ experience on designing custom Automation Systems

• Experience with project management tools is considered an asset

• Must be proficient in SolidWorks and PDM

• Working knowledge of common machine shop techniques

• Must demonstrate a strong ability to conceptualize and create concepts and solutions for complex design requirements, sometimes from sketches or verbal concepts.

• A thorough knowledge of the use of pneumatic systems, also electrical devices (i.e. switches, load cells, LVDT’s, etc.) is essential

• Able to lead designers and engineers

• Must be capable of giving and taking direction.

• Must be capable of working as part of a team.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally, at all levels of the organization in a professional manner is essential.

• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results orientation

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Experience with machine shop techniques
• Leadership experience in design teams
• Familiarity with customer-specific standards and machine safety

How to Apply:

Apply online at

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.