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Sr Mechanical Designer
- Waterloo, ON, Canada
$40 to $45 CAD / hour · Contract
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- Pay
- $40 to $45 CAD / hour
- Job type
- Contract
- Closing date
- Experience
- 8-10+ years of experience in mechanical design or equivalent - majority in an automation environment
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
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Location: Waterloo
Onsite
Contract - Hire
Pay Rate: $40-45
JOB DESCRIPTION
Insight Global is seeking a qualified Senior Mechanical Designer to join a leading automation company based in Waterloo, Ontario. In this role, you will lead the design and development of custom automated machinery, collaborating with project managers, programmers, customers, and manufacturing teams to create innovative, efficient, and cost-effective solutions. Responsibilities include developing machine concepts and detailed CAD designs, selecting and integrating mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and sensing components, generating technical documentation and bills of materials, supporting procurement activities, and providing hands-on technical guidance throughout machine assembly, commissioning, and debugging. This position plays a key role in ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with customer expectations while contributing to the successful execution of complex automation systems.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- 8-10+ years of experience in mechanical design or equivalent - majority in an automation environment
- Extensive SolidWorks experience
- Experience with pneumatics or vision systems
- Diploma or degree in mechanical engineering
- Valid passport and driver's license
Vacancy: This posting is for a currently vacant role, and the successful candidate will be hired into an existing open position.
*We may use artificial intelligence tools to assist with the screening, assessment, or selection of potential applicants for this position.
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Responsibilities
Lead the design and development of custom automated machinery while collaborating with cross-functional teams to create efficient solutions. Manage the full project lifecycle from conceptual CAD design and component selection to machine assembly, commissioning, and debugging.
Requirements
Requires 8-10+ years of experience in mechanical design, specifically within an automation environment. Candidates must possess a diploma or degree in mechanical engineering and extensive proficiency in SolidWorks.
Skills
- Mechanical design
- Automation
- SolidWorks
- Pneumatics
- Vision systems
- CAD design
- Hydraulics
- Technical documentation
- Bills of materials
- Machine assembly
- Commissioning
- Debugging
- Project management
- Procurement
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Categories
- Engineering
- Manufacturing
- Consulting
Keywords
- Mechanical Designer
- Automation
- SolidWorks
- CAD
- Pneumatics
- Hydraulics
- Vision Systems
- Machine Design
- Bills Of Materials
- Procurement
- Commissioning
- Debugging
- Mechanical Engineering
- Custom Machinery
- Manufacturing