Company Description At Automated Iron, you’ll join a high-performing team at the forefront of big, innovative work - building custom solutions for cool projects and collaborating with local and international partners. We’re growing quickly, and you’ll thrive in a fast-paced, fun environment with outstanding long-term upside.
Automated Iron is an industrial automation and machinery company specializing in the energy sector, particularly oil and gas, and the potash mining industry.
We design and build, PLC-controlled machinery that takes traditionally manual, labour-intensive processes and transforms them into automated, more efficient operations. Essentially, we help our customers do more with less - improving productivity, reducing labour requirements, increasing consistency, and making challenging industrial operations smarter and safer.
Role Description The Mechanical Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) will create 3D models, assemblies, layouts, and production drawings in SolidWorks, produce manufacturing-ready fabrication documentation (including arrangements, details, BOMs, cut lists, and revision-controlled records), and apply core drafting standards such as GD&T, fits/tolerances, welding symbols, and material specifications. The role also involves reviewing drawings and BOMs for completeness and compliance, resolving fit-up, fabrication, assembly, and installation challenges with cross-functional teams, supporting design reviews, markups/redlines, change requests, and as-builts, and preparing technical data sheets, material take-offs, inspection documentation, and estimating inputs. Occasional fieldwork may include inspections, installation/commissioning support, and troubleshooting.
Education
· Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology (or related)
· C.E.T. (ASET) preferred (eligibility/commitment to obtain is acceptable)
Proficiencies
· Demonstrated SolidWorks proficiency (plus PDM/controlled CAD data management preferred).
· Strong mechanical aptitude and practical knowledge of machine components, materials, fits, tolerances, fasteners, bearings, seals, and structural members.
· Ability to create and interpret fabrication, machining, welding, and assembly drawings using GD&T, welding symbols, and standard drafting conventions.
· Knowledge of machining, welding, forming, cutting, sheet-metal, fabrication, assembly, and inspection processes, with a design-for-manufacture mindset.
· Familiarity with hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems used in industrial machinery and equipment is an asset.
· Ability to perform routine technical calculations, dimensional checks, tolerance reviews, and material take-offs within established methods and assigned scope.
· Strong attention to detail, document-control discipline, problem-solving ability, organizational skills, and time management.
· Ability to communicate technical information clearly and professionally in English through drawings, markups, specifications, reports, and discussions.
· Valid driver’s license + PPE/safety compliance (occasional travel)
Experience
· Two or more years of relevant experience in mechanical design, CAD drafting, industrial equipment, or
manufacturing is preferred; strong new graduates with substantial co-op or applied project experience may be considered.
· Hands-on experience supporting fabrication, assembly, drawing control, equipment installation, or field commissioning is an asset.
Location / Type / Pay
Calgary, AB | Full-time, permanent | $65,000–$75,000 base
