Senior Design Engineer​/Technologist

About us

We’re EMS‑Tech Inc., a highly successful and expanding engineering firm that specializes in the design and supply (OEM) of bulk material handling equipment. For over 35 years we have delivered projects great and small around the world. We are dedicated to supplying high‑quality large‑scale machines and systems and providing innovative, custom solutions.

With our headquarters in Canada, and offices in the Netherlands, China and Australia, we are constantly pushing the envelope related to self‑unloading ships, stackers, stacker‑reclaimers, shiploaders and conveyor systems.

At EMS‑Tech Inc., we are dedicated to delivering innovative engineering solutions that redefine industry standards. We are currently seeking a Senior Designer Engineer/Technologist to join our team in Belleville, Ontario. This role will play a pivotal part in supporting the management of technical projects, supporting a talented team of engineers and driving excellence in design processes.

Senior Designer Engineer/Technologist will combine leadership with technical expertise, assist with overseeing the design team and fostering professional growth among team members. Possess a broad spectrum of material handling related knowledge including detail design, field installation and basic elements of project management. Assist the various project teams and resource planning team to support proper alignment of skills to tasks. This role works with the design teams to facilitate overall engineering team efforts.

The ideal candidate will…

Here are some of the things you’ll be working on:

• Support the current Manager with leading and mentoring the team of designers, technicians and technologist.
• Assist with providing daily guidance and fostering skill development.
• Oversee engineering design activities, ensuring projects adhere to high‑quality standards.
• Monitor multiple projects with manager, to maintain schedule and contractual commitments.
• Support and act as a decision‑maker on technical matters when challenges arise within project teams.
• Supervise team efforts to maintain established standards for verification and checking.
• Communicate effectively with customers, suppliers, team members and management associates.
• Review designs prepared by team members to ensure that designs are practical and buildable.
• Continue developing analytical skills and proficiency in modern CAD tools.
• Review technical reports for component inspections and review technical matters with suppliers or contractors.
• Support continuous improvement and high quality standards of our ISO 9001 system.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

• Bachelor’s degree or Technologist Diploma in Engineering.
• 10+ years of industry‑specific experience in engineering, design or fabrication/construction.
• Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring and managing teams.
• Proficiency in material handling systems and engineering design.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving abilities.
• Strong analytical skills and familiarity with modern CAD tools.
• Experience laying out, designing and generating arrangement drawings for bulk material handling systems and their associated steel structures or similar industrial field, preference will be given to any experience on designs using international codes and standards for structural steel, guarding, access and platforms.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to confidentiality and intellectual property policies.

• A collaborative, values‑based team culture and stable working environment.
• Extended healthcare coverage including health, vision, dental and more.
• 5 % Employer Paid Pension Plan.
• Paid vacation plus 5 Family Responsibility Days annually.
• Health care spending account.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Career development opportunities.

The best person for this role will come with a strong work ethic, and a commitment to doing things right.

• Trust – We believe trust is the outcome of mutually respectful relationships which are mindful of each others needs.
• Loyalty – We honour our employees as a career building community of professionals extending…