Automated Machine Designer - Mechanical

Join Our Team as an Automated Machine Designer (Mechanical) at Johnson Electric!

Location: Ancaster, ON (onsite)
Salary Range: $70,000-$120,000 annually
Schedule: Straight Days

As our next Automated Machine Designer (Mechanical), you’ll develop custom automation and manufacturing equipment for our Ancaster operation. This hands-on mechanical design role will take your ideas from concept to working equipment, including robotic cells, automated assembly equipment, material-handling systems, inspection stations, tooling, and complete production systems.

The compensation range for this position is $70,000-$120,000 annually. Placement within the range will depend on the selected candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and overall assessment during the hiring process. This is not an entry-level role, and 3+ years of direct, hands-on automation or automated equipment design experience is required.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Innovative Environment: Design custom automation and manufacturing equipment that moves from concept to production.
• Professional Growth: Continue developing your mechanical and automation design expertise through hands-on projects.
• Collaborative Culture: Work closely with experienced electrical, manufacturing, technical, and project teams.
• Competitive Compensation: Receive competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.
• Global Presence: Build your career within a global organization focused on innovative manufacturing solutions.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Design mechanical systems for automation, robotic cells, assembly equipment, fixtures, gauges, and error-proofing applications.
• Develop concepts, detailed drawings, and bills of materials using SolidWorks.
• Perform mechanical calculations and select components for automated equipment.
• Apply knowledge of pneumatic systems, electrical devices, and mechanical motion systems to equipment designs.
• Collaborate with electrical designers, manufacturing teams, project teams, customers, and suppliers throughout the design process.
• Support equipment through build, debug, integration, and implementation.
• Review designs for manufacturability, machine safety, material selection, and machining requirements.
• Contribute to design standards, continuous improvement, project estimating, and technical guidance for Junior Designers or Co-op students when required.

What We’re Looking For:

• Degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 3+ years of hands-on automation or automated equipment design experience.
• Strong SolidWorks skills with experience designing machinery, assembly systems, robotic cells, or similar manufacturing automation.
• Knowledge of pneumatics, mechanical motion systems, electrical devices, manufacturing methods, and machine safety.
• Ability to take a project from concept through detailed mechanical design and support it through build and debug, with strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Experience designing robotic cells or automated assembly systems.
• Experience supporting equipment through build, debug, integration, and implementation.
• Working knowledge of common machine-shop techniques.
• Experience contributing to design standards or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience providing technical guidance to Junior Designers or Co-op students.

How to Apply: Apply online at www.johnsonelectric.com - We can’t wait to meet you!

What We Offer:

Johnson Electric offers opportunities for professional and personal growth alongside innovative, entrepreneurial colleagues. We provide competitive compensation and benefits within a culture focused on helping our people succeed.

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

In accordance with applicable legislation, Johnson Electric is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Applicants should advise Human Resources if accommodation is required during the recruitment process.

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

Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team

Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.