Automation Designer

Automation Designer

The Automation Designer requires a sound comprehensive knowledge of design and drafting techniques, engineering drawing, CAD/graphics, and the ability to read drawings. This role involves developing concepts, completing designs, and structuring plant arrangements while working independently and as part of a team.

MUST HAVES (100% REQUIREMENTS)

• 7+ years experience in custom automation design for manufacturing applications.
• Experience in working with multidisciplinary projects.
• Experience designing custom solutions from the conception phase for clients.

Responsibilities

• Use specialized software, including Key Creator, SolidWorks, and UG, to create models and drawings of products.
• Research new materials and methods of development.
• Collect, read, interpret, and use related reference documents and drawings prepared by other disciplines, vendors, or outside sources.
• Ensure compliance with approved design standards to provide quality design, safety, constructability, reliable operation, construction economy, and operating convenience.
• Review and check calculations, design models, drawings, and design documents for quality, accuracy, neatness, functionality, and satisfactory completion.
• Assist others with assembling bid, approval, and construction issue drawing packages.
• Organize and maintain existing engineering records.
• Perform physical testing on engineering prototypes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with SolidWorks.
• Knowledge of metal fabrication processes preferred.
• Experience with current cutting/weld tool technology.
• Passionate about coaching and developing other designers.
• Experience designing equipment for the food and beverage industry.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of London, ON.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $50.00/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in London, ON.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands.