Automation Engineering Designer

Role Overview

Reporting to the Manager of Electrical Engineering, the Automation Engineering Designer will be responsible for the development of automation solutions for assembly and component manufacturing. Working with our manufacturing engineering team and operations stakeholders, you will be responsible for the implementation, verification, and deployment of automation solutions. The position is onsite supporting our manufacturing operation. In this position, the incumbent will be an integral member of the Engineering team whose responsibility is to create innovative automation systems to produce repeatable compliant sub‑assemblies and components.

The individual will handle deployments from design through to release to production, including safety certifications, operational and maintenance documentation. A key aspect will be documenting and providing the return on investment and operational improvements achieved.

• Drive automation initiatives that reduce manual intervention, increase throughput and quality
• Design & implement production automation equipment solutions to manufacture components and subassemblies
• Provide return on investment and operational cost savings for automation
• Create documentation for Automation Solutions including procedures for operation, maintenance and calibration.
• Coordinate with Digital Transformation Partners applying digital automation strategy to collect throughput data and test data to make available and mineable digitally
• Work with and leverage outside partners to speed delivery and implementation of systems
• Share in the commitment towards a positive workplace culture

• Must have a post‑secondary Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or Robotics Degree or equivalent Technology Diploma
• 0-4 years’ industry experience
• Experience creating technical drawings including electrical schematics and wiring drawings
• Ability to multitask & work well under pressure in a dynamic environment
• Highly motivated with a demonstrated positive attitude
• Willingness to learn and acquire knowledge/understanding through study, instruction or experience

• Experience with Automation Technologies such as Articulated Robots, PLC’s
• Electrical Test Equipment such as DMM’s, Oscilloscopes etc.
• Exposure to SQL or other relational database systems
• Knowledge of Industry 4.0 and digitization of factory environment

• Collaborative & innovative work environment
• Relocation eligibility
• Signing bonus
• Small town environment with urban comforts

The salary range for this role is 65,000 CAD - 107,800 CAD.

RTX offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical and dental coverage, disability benefits, a retirement savings program, and tuition assistance through RTX’s Employee Scholar Program. Eligibility for specific benefits is based on factors such as position level, employment type (e.g., temporary or permanent), and business unit, and will be discussed during the hiring process. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether it is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement.

Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This position involves technologies regulated by the Canadian government’s Controlled Goods Program and the Contract Security Program. In order to obtain the required security clearance, candidates must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada, have resided in Canada for a minimum of five consecutive years, and meet all other program requirements. Job offers will be conditional upon candidates undergoing a successful security screening per the Controlled Goods Regulations and the Contract Security Program.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.