Sr. Automation Designer, Mechanical

Post Date

Jun 27, 2023

Location

Cambridge,
Ontario

ZIP/Postal Code

N3H4R7
Canada
Sep 14, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Engineering (Non IT)

Req #

WAT-633542

Pay Rate

$38 - $58 (hourly estimate)

Who Can Apply

  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for a Sr. Automation Designer to join a leading automation company. The candidate will be joining the mechanical engineering team to assist in designing custom mechanical solutions for their respective life sciences clients'. This individual will be responsible for performing engineering calculations, analyzing engineering drawings, producing work drawings, and providing design support related to the construction of industry regulations. This is an extremely hands on position and the candidate will be assigned to a station where they will be responsible for one or more aspects of the automation solution. The candidate must have hands-on experience in automation mechanical design, SolidWorks, and a strong understanding of pneumatics/servo. The successful candidate will be required to come into the Cambridge location 3-5 days per week.

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Required Skills & Experience

- 3+ years experience within Automaton Mechanical Design

- Strong working experience with pneumatics and/or Servo

- 3+ years of experience with SolidWorks

- Experience with solutions based designing

- Strong written and oral communication with a self starter attitude

- Post-secondary diploma or degree in mechanical design, mechanical engineering or equivalent

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

- Familiar with industry safety standards

- CSWP certified SolidWorks professional

- Robotics experience

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.