Answer Precision Technologies (APT) is a world-class Manufacturing Technology Centre headquartered in Kitchener Ontario. We work with our customers every step of the way from design and development through to build and production, offering constant support and expertise to deliver precision gauges and fixtures, custom molds and tooling, and advanced automation systems. Guided by integrity, innovation, and collaboration, we turn complex manufacturing challenges into practical, reliable solutions that perform on the production floor.
Our Team is growing! We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Designer - Automation!
The Senior Automation Designer is responsible for the complete mechanical design process of custom automation equipment and tooling. This includes concept development, engineering calculations, detailed CAD modeling, component selection, and BOM creation. This role requires close collaboration with internal teams and customers, project coordination, occasional mentorship, and innovative problem-solving.
Primary Responsibilities
- Automation Design: Lead the design of automation systems and tooling from concept to final release, working closely with Sales and Engineering teams
- CAD & Documentation: Create detailed SolidWorks models and manufacturing-ready drawings, ensuring accuracy, appropriate materials, components, hardness, finishes etc.
- Team Collaboration: Align mechanical design with manufacturing and customer requirements
- Technical Support: Resolve design-related issues during manufacturing and quality checks
- Project Coordination: Manage timelines, update stakeholders, and handle engineering change orders
- Design Reviews: Lead design reviews, both internally and with customers, to collaborate with stakeholders around designed solutions, manufacturability, compliance with applicable standards, and end user experience
- Engineering Calculations: Perform calculations with respect to strength of materials, speeds, horsepower, temperature, pressure, force etc. as related to machine and tool designs
- Mentorship: Provide technical guidance to junior team members
- Client Support: Travel to client sites as needed; ensure all travel documents are current and valid
- Cost & Metrics: Develop and maintain BOMs and support departmental KPIs
- Other responsibilities: Anyitems pertaining to designing and engineering
Required Qualifications
- Experience: 7+ years in automation tooling design with a focus on automation systems, including pneumatics, hydraulics, servos, custom mechanisms, sensors, switches, load cells, LVDT’s and safety integrations
- Education: Diploma or degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent industry experience
- Technical Skills: Certified in SolidWorks, proficient in GD&T
- Computer Skills: MS Project & MS Office
- Analytical Ability: Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Communication: Able to convey ideas clearly and collaborate across teams, excellent English language skills, both verbal and written
- Work Approach: Self-directed, organized, and effective in fast-paced environments
- Critical Thinking: Efficient in identifying and solving complex design challenges
- Time Management: Able to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
- Flexibility: Adaptable to evolving project or client needs
- Attention to Detail: Maintains high accuracy in design and documentation
- Follow-Through: Committed to completing projects thoroughly and on time
- Professional Attitude: Energetic, team-oriented, and results-driven
This is a replacement position that we are looking to fill, there is one vacancy.
Salary will be determined based on experience.
APT does not use AI in their recruitment process.
In compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities (AODA) Answer Precision encourages applications from people with disabilities to apply. When possible, we will make the necessary accommodations for applicants with disabilities to support all aspects of the recruitment process.
Answer Precision Technologies is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of - age, sexual orientation, gender, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, skin colour, relationship status or parental status. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.
Answer Precision Technologies wishes to thank all applicants but only those individuals chosen for an interview will be directly contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Kitchener, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Are you comfortable leading design reviews and explaining your decisions in English to customers and internal teams?
Experience:
- SolidWorks: 7 years (required)
- Automation: 7 years (required)
- Design: 7 years (required)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
