Johnson Electric Automation Mechanical Designer 

Canada, Ontario, Hamilton 

46246006

As our next, you’ll be at the forefront of analyzing, concepting, and designing innovative production automation solutions. Your expertise in mechanical design, robotics, and automation will be key in developing advanced systems that drive efficiency and quality across manufacturing operations.

• 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.
• Global Mobility: Opportunities for international assignments and transfers to broaden your career horizons.
• Ethical Practices: A commitment to ethical business practices and integrity in all operations.

• Design robotic and assembly systems, production gauges, jigs, and automation equipment
• Perform engineering calculations (materials strength, speeds, horsepower, force, pressure, etc.)
• Analyze designs for compliance with safety and industry standards
• Collaborate with electrical designers on system requirements
• Select purchase components for assemblies and manage requisitions
• Create detailed drawings, bills of materials, and models using SolidWorks
• Assist manufacturing teams with issues during build, debug, and project integration
• Communicate with customers, technical staff, and vendors for specifications and changes
• Provide accurate time/resource estimates and track progress for project managers
• Supervise mechanical design efforts and delegate tasks at a project level
• Support proposals and estimating design labor hours
• Help develop departmental and design standards
• Periodically oversee Co-op students and Junior Designers
• Organize project documentation (quotes, drawings, schedules, etc.)
• Ensure compliance with health and safety rules
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives

• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
• 5+ years’ experience in special-purpose equipment and/or automation design
• Proficiency in SolidWorks (required)
• Experience with robotic cells and assembly systems (preferred)
• Knowledge of pneumatic and electrical devices (switches, load cells, LVDTs, etc.)
• Working knowledge of common machine shop techniques (an asset)
• Strong conceptual design and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal) across all organizational levels
• High level of integrity, dependability, and results orientation

• Hands-on experience with robotic automation projects
• Strong background in Design forManufacture/Maintenance
• Proven leadership in supervising design teams

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.