Mechanical Designer, Automation

MECHANICAL DESIGNER

Reports To: Mechanical Design Manager
Collaborates With: Production, Controls, Robotics and Project Design Teams

We are actively seeking Mechanical Designers to join the Prodomax Team.

For over 55 years, Prodomax has been a leader in the design, engineering, and turnkey integration of custom automation solutions. As a key part of the Jenoptik Group, we are renowned for our expertise in welding and assembly systems for structural components in automotive and industrial applications. You will provide Mechanical Design solutions in an automation environment reporting directly to the Mechanical Design Manager and receiving project direction from a designated Design Lead.
Provide mechanical design support to Production and Engineering teams.
Design simple jigs and fixtures using SolidWorks
Prepare detailed drawings for manufacturing and assembly.

Growth Focus: Actively seek mentorship and takes ownership of progressively complex tasks to transition from assisting on projects to independently managing sub-assembly designs. Engineering Degree or Engineering Technologist/Technician (BSc. Entry level design experience

Understand electrical and fluid power equipment required that interact with tool design.

Growth Focus: Demonstrate technical leadership by identifying design efficiencies and taking a lead role in project scoping, preparing to move from execution to high-level conceptual design. Works towards a Senior level position.

Engineering Degree or Engineering Technician/Technologist Diploma
~3 - 5+ years of direct working experience with automated welding and assembly equipment

Senior:
Concept tools using GD&T drawings and part data.
Take ownership of the mechanical design standards and "Best Practices" library to ensure consistency across all projects.
Review customer specifications and ensure design compliance.
Serve as the primary technical point of contact for cross-functional meetings (Controls, Project Management, Sales) and customer meetings.
Review the work of Intermediate and Junior designers for technical accuracy and adherence to project timelines.

Engineering Degree or Engineering Technician/Technologist Diploma
~5 - 8+ years of direct working experience with automated welding and assembly equipment

Self-awareness and knows when to raise her/his hand to ask for help
Effective working knowledge of AutoCAD and SolidWorks design software
Effective working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Ability to work overtime

Performance-based bonuses tied to organizational performance and your success in achieving annual project goals set/reviewed annually with your Supervisor.

Comprehensive Benefits: RRSP matching, healthcare spending account.
A collaborative, high-tech culture where creativity and data-driven decision-making are celebrated.